Biography
Def Noodles (aka Dennis Feitosa) was born in Morristown, New Jersey to Brazilian parents of Italian and Portuguese descent. An accidental American, by his 6th month breathing, Dennis's parents returned to their homeland of São Paulo, Brazil, where he grew up and eventually developed a keen interest in cinema due to his father's position as a Warner Brothers executive. He received his education at the Graded School (The American School of São Paulo) and briefly attended The Bolles Boarding Middle School in Jacksonville, Florida, for 18 months. Notably, at a young age of seven, he created his first comedy video for a book report.
Dennis began his artistic career as a child working as a voice and commercial actor in Brazil. He later pursued his passion for theatre and video production by joining local productions throughout his schooling in Brazil, and college years in Florida. He relocated to New York City the day after graduating college, where he got a job at Damon Dash's DD172 creating content for the label as a director. While at DD172, he directed music videos and concert documentaries for emerging artists, including Curren$y's "The Bluroc Festival" (2011) for Adidas. Despite his busy schedule, he remained an active participant in New York's theatre community, performing nightly stand-up and improv shows. He also wrote and directed 23 sketch shows, one-act plays, and one full-length theatrical drama.
Dennis eventually took a director position at Univision's Flama, where he wrote and starred in numerous viral videos that collectively generated millions of views. He has created comedy projects globally, and in one such project, he wrote, directed, and acted in a parody of "Alien Covenant" featuring Bassem Youssef from "The Daily Show."
In 2018, Dennis created Def Noodles, a satirical news commentary channel on YouTube that quickly became an internet sensation. With his razor-sharp wit and biting commentary, he addressed controversial and taboo topics ranging from politics to pop culture. He has developed a loyal following of fans who appreciate his unique ability to transform any situation into hilarious and insightful commentary.
In addition to his online presence, Dennis owns Def Noodles Comedy Club on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, where he performs stand-up comedy live every night. He speaks three languages and enjoys doing celebrity impressions in his free time. He was an accomplished swimmer and had Olympic qualifying times.
