Ian Karmel is an American stand-up comedian and writer. He was the co-head writer for CBS’ The Late Late Show with James Corden from 2015 until the show ended in 2023. He wrote for the 2017 and 2018 Grammy Awards… Ian Karmel is an American stand-up comedian and writer. He was the co-head writer for CBS’ The Late Late Show with James Corden from 2015 until the show ended in 2023. He wrote for the 2017 and 2018 Grammy Awards as well as the 2016 Tony Awards. His work on the 2016 Tony Awards earned him an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special. His work on Carpool Karaoke: When Corden Met McCartney Live From Liverpool won him an Emmy in 2019.
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