This week I photographed Hal Sparks....

Here is some great information about this talented and very funny comic!

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Hal Sparks

Hal Sparks began his professional career as a teenager in Chicago. As a member of the famed Second City Troupe, his quick wit and affable personality quickly gained him recognition and acclaim. In 1987 he was named the "Funniest Teenager In Chicago" by the Chicago Sun Times.

After a successful run with Second City, Sparks moved to Los Angeles and immediately began performing at numerous comedy clubs, including The Improv, The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory and The Ice House, as well as at Comic Relief’s American Comedy Festival.

Hal is currently lending his voice to the lead character of "Tak" in the Nickelodeon He also stars in the magic competition series "Celebracadabra" airing now on VH1.

Sparks was the host of the Emmy-award winning "Talk Soup" on E! Entertainment Television, winning rave reviews from fans and critics alike. For five seasons, he co-starred as Michael Novotny on the hit Showtime series "Queer As Folk," based on the controversial and critically acclaimed British series.

He most recently shared judging duties with Rosanne Barr on the Nick at Nite comedy competition series "America’s Funniest Mom".