Ken Perlstein is a New York–based actor, writer, and comedian whose work spans stage, screen, and stand-up.

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Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Ken studied acting and directing at Marshall University before moving to New York in 1994. His first industry job was as an NBC page, and he went on to earn his MFA in Acting from The Actors Studio MFA Program at The New School.

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On stage, Ken has performed in Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor and Lost in Yonkers. On television, he has had a recurring role on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and guest roles on Succession, The Americans, City on a Hill, Person of Interest, FBI, and the Amazon series The Better Sister.

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Behind the camera, Ken created, directed, and starred in the independent film January, which screened at the Millennial Film Festival and the Miami Independent Film Festival. He also wrote and executive-produced the TV pilot How Am I Doing?, which played festivals across the country. Both earned recognition for his acting and writing. He is currently developing a new original series.

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For more than twenty years, Ken has done stand-up at many of New York’s most iconic comedy clubs, as well as across the tri-state area and in Los Angeles. His comedy blends personal storytelling with sharp character work. He also sings, and he does spot-on impressions of George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, and many more.

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Away from the stage, Ken is a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA). He has worked alongside licensed social workers on a Bronx mobile crisis team, and he now coaches his own clients in recovery.