Steven Wright is a well-known American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He is famous for his distinctive lethargic voice and his deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical, and sometimes nonsensical jokes and one-liners with contrived situations.

Here's a brief biography:

Birth and Early Life: Wright was born on December 6, 1955, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. He grew up in Burlington, Massachusetts, and attended Middlesex Community College in Bedford for two years before transferring to Emerson College in Boston. He graduated from Emerson in 1978.

Career: Wright started performing stand-up comedy in 1979 at the Comedy Connection in Boston. His big break came in 1982 when he was invited to perform on "The Tonight Show." His performance was well received, and he was brought back to the show just a week later. Wright's career took off from there, and he's since become known as one of the premier stand-up comedians in the US. He has released several comedy albums, including "I Have a Pony," which was nominated for a Grammy Award.

Film and Television: In addition to stand-up, Wright has also acted in several films and TV shows. He won an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for "The Appointments of Dennis Jennings," which he co-wrote and starred in. He also lent his voice to the character of DJ in the film "Reservoir Dogs."

Writing: Wright is a prolific writer and has incorporated his writings into his stand-up routines. He released a book of his writings titled "Steven Wright: I Still Have a Pony" in 2007.

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