Greg Giraldo (born December 10, 1965 in New York City) is an American stand-up comedian, television personality and former lawyer. Giraldo was born and raised in Queens, New York and attended Regis High School. He is the oldest son of immigrant parents from Colombia (father) and Spain (mother) and was raised Roman Catholic.

From early on, he excelled academically and was selected to attend Camp Rising Sun, the Louis August Jonas Foundation's international summer scholarship program. Giraldo attended Columbia University. Before becoming a comedian, Giraldo worked as a lawyer, having graduated from Harvard Law School.

Giraldo spent less than a year as an associate for Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom before deciding that the job wasn't for him. Despite his prior career, Giraldo rejects that persona and very rarely discusses his days as a lawyer. Giraldo is known for his distinct delivery and his skills in ranting, never allowing his rhythm to be broken.

Giraldo performs regularly at the Comedy Cellar in Manhattan. Giraldo was a regular panelist on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Additionally, he was the star of the short-lived Common Law and also starred in several pilots, including The Greg Giraldo Show and Gone Hollywood for Comedy Central.

The New York Times has praised Giraldo as "a talented comedian with a winning personality." In 2004 he was featured in the hit spoken-word Lazyboy song, "Underwear Goes Inside the Pants."

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