David Ilku

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan USA

Biography

David Ilku first appeared in various performances in New York City night clubs. Sharing the stage with the likes of The Beastie Boys and Madonna, he soon got noticed. He has worked in theater projects with the New York Theater Workshop, Drama Dept., and the Culture Project, among others. His film credits include Full Grown Men (2006) (which he co-produced), Risk (1988), Blue Steel (1990), Godass (2000), Night Journey (1996) and Liquid Sky (1982). Ilku writes and performs his highly acclaimed brand of comedy around the country and the world and is one-third of the comedy trio Unitard and one-half of the comedy duo The Duelling Bankheads. He is also writing and recording music and was an Island Records recording artist in the band, World at a Glance.