River Butcher

Acting

River Butcher

Born August 12, 1982 · Akron, Ohio, USA (age 44)

River Butcher is an American stand-up comic, actor, writer, producer, and podcast host. He is best known for his personal, observational comedy focused on his vegetarianism, feminism, love of baseball, and experiences as a trans person. Originally from Akron, Butcher now resides in Los Angeles.

Known For

FriendsgivingFriendsgiving · 2020
Friendsgiving
4.72020
MovieComedy
Newly-divorced actress Molly, her recently-dumped lesbian best friend Abby and Molly’s mother Helen host a dysfunctional, comical and chaotic Thanksgiving dinner for their motley crew of close friends and strange acquaintances.
Inland EmpireInland Empire · 2021
Inland Empire
2021
MovieComedy
Childhood friends Ian and Tim slowly realize that they’ve wasted their lives selling popcorn and participating in medical testing. Their hometown is a surreal nightmare, but they're too bored to notice.
Omniboat: A Fast Boat FantasiaOmniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia · 2020
Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia
4.62020
MovieComedyAdventure
Chronicling the life of Lay'n Pipe, a 47 foot TopGun Cigarette speedboat, from its conception through the end of human civilization. It's not just a speedboat ride, it's a Miami adventure.
Trump vs. Bernie: Debate for AmericaTrump vs. Bernie: Debate for America · 2016
Trump vs. Bernie: Debate for America
2016
MovieComedy
Comedians James Adomian (Bernie Sanders) and Anthony Atamanuik (Donald Trump) bring two of the most controversial candidates in history, head-to-head, or rather bald-to-toupee, in a debate unlike anything you've ever seen before! Moderated by none other than Paul F. Tompkins, Brianna Baker, and Rhea Butcher, the Presidential contenders will battle to prove once and for all that they are the candidate worth your vote! While Bernie Sanders continues to win among those who feel guilty shopping at Whole Foods, Donald Trump is killing it with voters who support killing just about everyone. This two-part series is all the election coverage you'll ever need.
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ CelebrationStand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration · 2022
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
4.42022
MovieComedyDocumentary
A group of LGBTQ+ comedians get together to celebrate a brand of queer comedy. Legends, headliners, and emerging talent all perform at The Greek Theatre for an unforgettable queer stand-up event.
River Butcher: A Different Kind of DudeRiver Butcher: A Different Kind of Dude · 2022
River Butcher: A Different Kind of Dude
2022
MovieComedy
River Butcher offers their thoughts on gender pronouns, people who put rubber testicles on their trucks, outrageously large fires, divorce and much more.
Queer RiotQueer Riot · 2022
Queer Riot
2022
Movie
The Hoot, an underground theater located in the basement of a former nun’s residence, is the locale for this brand new one-hour comedy special created by Page Hurwitz and Tatiana von Fürstenberg. In a highly emotional moment, a close-knit group of eight LGBTQIA+ comedians take to the stage for the very first time after lock down. Led by headliner Margaret Cho, we see each of these gifted performers expertly work the crowd and get huge laughs with distinctly queer material, while behind-the-scenes they have open-hearted conversations with each other about the unique space they’ve created in an industry that can be inhospitable to queerness. It’s a tender portrait of community that strikes a balance between lifting one another up, while gently competing for the light.
The Disgustings: Save the DateThe Disgustings: Save the Date · 2015
The Disgustings: Save the Date
2.02015
MovieComedy
The Disgustings are at it again -- this time doling out unwanted relationship advice to unwitting couples who are just doing it wrong.

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Queer RiotQueer Riot · 2022
Queer Riot
2022
Movie
The Hoot, an underground theater located in the basement of a former nun’s residence, is the locale for this brand new one-hour comedy special created by Page Hurwitz and Tatiana von Fürstenberg. In a highly emotional moment, a close-knit group of eight LGBTQIA+ comedians take to the stage for the very first time after lock down. Led by headliner Margaret Cho, we see each of these gifted performers expertly work the crowd and get huge laughs with distinctly queer material, while behind-the-scenes they have open-hearted conversations with each other about the unique space they’ve created in an industry that can be inhospitable to queerness. It’s a tender portrait of community that strikes a balance between lifting one another up, while gently competing for the light.