A young man with dark wavy hair and a slight beard, wearing a black T-shirt with a Rolling Stones graphic, stands outdoors near a body of water at dusk, with a cityscape or buildings faintly visible in the distance.

Alexander Athanacio, better known by his online alias AL JOKES, is an American comedian, writer and director. He is known for his comedy sketches on his YouTube channel, which has amassed over 3 million subscribers and 4 billion views.

Athanacio’s clever, edgy, and self-deprecating humor has helped him build a loyal and growing fanbase on multiple platforms. He posts daily comedy shorts on Youtube and releases longer, traditional sketches weekly.