Atsuko OKATSUKA

ATSUKO OKATSUKA is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer based in LA. Currently, her FULL GROWN COMEDY TOUR is playing to sold out theaters around the world. She recently wrapped the movie OUTCOME opposite Keanu Reeves and Jonah Hill who is directing for Apple +.  She has two films premiering at the Tribeca film festival: ALL THAT WE LOVE directed by Yen Tan and GROUP THERAPY directed by Neil Berkley. Atsuko's debut standup special, THE INTRUDER – directed by Tig Notaro premiered on HBO, December 2022 and was named the "Best Debut Special of 2022" bythe New York Times and one of the "Best Specials of 2022" by Vulture and Variety.  She won the 2023 Gracie Award for "Best Special" and Atsuko was nominated for "Best Comedian" by the Wowie Awards. She was named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2022, and made her late-night stand-up debut on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN. 

Her on-screen credits include HISTORY OF THE WORLD PT. II (Hulu), ROOM 104 (HBO), and THE SHOW NEXT DOOR WITH RANDALL PARK (ROKU+). Atsuko was recently featured on THIS AMERICAN LIFE with Ira Glass and told the story of how she got to the USA. She was raised by her grandmother, and they created the #DropChallenge together which has amassed more than 10 million views. Her unique upbringing brings an artfully-offbeat resilient persona which is perfectly embodied in her blunt bangs and bowl cut.