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Who are the stars of Impractical Jokers?

PREMIERING in 2011, Impractical Jokers is a reality-style improvisational comedy show where four friends play pranks on unsuspecting people.

The tenth season of Impractical Jokers is set to release in 2022.

Impractical Jokers follows a group of friends as they play pranks in public
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Impractical Jokers follows a group of friends as they play pranks in public

Who are the stars of Impractical Jokers?

Brian "Q" Quinn

Brian "Q" Quinn of Impractical Jokers
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Brian "Q" Quinn of Impractical JokersCredit: Getty Images - Getty

A Staten Island native, Brian Quinn was involved in drama at Monsignor Farrell High School before he went on to Brooklyn College.

Quinn served with the New York City Fire Department for eight years.

While he was not an original member of the Jokers' comedy group, The Tenderloins, he joined the team in 2006.

The improvisational comedian also has appeared on multiple podcasts: The Tenderloins' Podcast, What Say You?, and Tell 'Em Steve-Dave.

James "Murr" Murray

James "Murr" Murray of Impractical Jokers
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James "Murr"; Murray of Impractical JokersCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Born and raised in Staten Island, Murray attended the same high school as Quinn, Vulcano and Gatto.

He earned his Bachelor's degree in English from Georgetown University, and went on to become the Senior Vice President of Development at NorthSouth Productions.

Married to Melyssa Davies, Murray released his first novel in 2018, entitled Awakened.

He has released two sequels since.

Joe Gatto

Joe Gatto of Impractical Jokers
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Joe Gatto of Impractical JokersCredit: Getty Images - Getty

After graduating high school in Staten Island, Joe Gatto went on to earn a degree in Accounting from Long Island University.

In 1999, Gatto founded The Tenderloins comedy group alongside his best friends.

Gatto is the father to two children: Milana and Remington.

Sal Vulcano

Sal Vulcano of Impractical Jokers
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Sal Vulcano of Impractical JokersCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Another Staten Island native, Sal Vulcano is one of the original members of The Tenderloins comedy group.

Vulcano has endured many "punishments" on Impractical Jokers, including having to change his name to Prince Herb and getting a permanent tattoo of actor Jaden Smith on his thigh.

Aside from his television career, Vulcano also appears on the What Say You? podcast.

He is an ordained minister, and officiated Joe Gatto's 2013 wedding.

Is Joe Gatto leaving Impractical Jokers?

On December 31, 2021, Joe Gatto announced via Instagram he is departing from his decade-long position on the television show.

"Sorry in advance for the long and more-serious-than-usual note below, I just wanted to let you all know that I will no longer be involved with Impractical Jokers," he captioned a black-and-white image of himself.

"However, due to some issues in my personal life, I have to step away. Bessy and I have decided to amicably part ways, so now I need to focus on being the best father and co-parent to our two incredible kids," the star continued, announcing he and his wife, Bessy, split up.

"To all of the amazing fans, thank you for allowing me to make you laugh with Jokers. They say that laughter is the best medicine, and I hope I’ve been able to provide some of that over the last decade," he continued.

"Seeing you laugh has been my own medicine, particularly in these weird and difficult times we find ourselves.

"As I work through the challenges I am facing, I hope to and am excited to create new ways to entertain you," the comedian concluded.

Gatto highlighted his relationship with his fellow Jokers, as well as thanking the remaining cast and crew of the show.

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"Outside of my family, my relationships with Murr, Q and Sal have been the most important in my life," he wrote.

"I know they will continue to make the world laugh. And even though the four of us are the ones who you all see, this show is only possible due to the hard work of the talented crew members who work behind the scenes. I am very thankful to have worked with each and every one of them."

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