Henry Watkins got his first break at 19 years old writing jokes for Joan Rivers. He went on to train with comedy luminaries like Phil Hartman and Jason Alexander, and graduated from the Second City Conservatory. He earned his union card by being cast by one of his comedy heroes, Christopher Guest. He performed hundreds of shows with a variety of comedy troupes including the musical improv group Second City Sings, and the Groundlings Sunday Company. Henry has been an instructor at the Groundlings School for 14 years, teaching a variety of classes and levels. TV appearances include The Young & The Restless, Superstore, The Neighbors, American Horror Story, Jeopardy, and Tosh.O among others. Henry has also appeared in more than 100 commercials, including as the national spokesman for Pictsweet Farms, Dish Network, and NASCAR Hot Pass.
