Comedians - Nationwide Speakers Bureau

Ted Alexandro

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:14:20 PDT

Combining hilarious observations with hysterical physical comedy

Ted Alexandro is one of the rising young comedians in the country. A Queens native, Ted is a fixture on the NY comedy scene and performs in clubs around the...

An Evening with Colin and Brad

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:29:02 PDT

Two of the Best Improvisational Comedians Around

An Evening with Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood is a fully improvised performance by two of the best improvisers today. If you are looking for a night out that’ll keep...

Louie Anderson

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 09:09:05 PDT

comedy based on genuine experience

Louie Anderson's career began as a dare. One evening Louie Anderson and a group of friends visited a comedy club in his native Minneapolis where Anderson declared he thought he...

Dave Barry

Fri, 13 May 2005 11:52:36 PDT

Famed Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist and Humorist

Dave Barry is a humor columnist for the Miami Herald. His column appears in more than 500 newspapers in the United States and abroad. In 1988 he won the Pulitzer...

Greg Behrendt

Wed, 2 Nov 2005 16:38:19 PST

Co-Author, “He’s Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys”

Greg Behrendt does not rock... in the traditional sense that is. Performing his first stand-up sets in his early 20's, Behrendt spent the first six years of his comedy career...

Mike Birbiglia

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:00:18 PDT

Improv Comedian

Mike Birbiglia, a graduate from Georgetown University who now resides in New York's Greenwich Village, has been writing since he could pick up a pencil. As a kid he wrote...

Lewis Black

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 12:03:24 PDT

“America’s Foremost Commentator on Everything”

Born and raised in Silver Spring Maryland, Lewis Black has found a home on the stage as an actor, playwright and stand-up comedian. Lewis Black is a graduate of the...

Chris Bliss

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:49:45 PDT

Smart Comedy for the Information Age

For comedian and commentator Chris Bliss, life has been a study in contrasts. The youngest son of a Washington D.C. attorney, he majored in comparative literature at Northwestern University and...

Scott Bloom

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:08:18 PDT

Comedic Emcee

Scott Bloom is a professional comedian who has hosted hundreds of corporate events and headlined at as many of the nation's top comedy clubs. Scott Bloom will custom tailor his...

Josh Blue

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:34:27 PDT

Last Comic Standing 2006

A gifted stand-up comedian and talented U.S. Paralympic soccer player, Josh Blue refuses to bow to any of the challenges that come from living with cerebral palsy. He jokes, "I...

Alonzo Bodden

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:00:31 PDT

Last Comic Standing Grand Prize Winner

Even before appearing on "Last Comic Standing," Alonzo Bodden knew there was nothing, absolutely nothing that would ever make him give up comedy. “That’s the drug”, he says “when they...

Wayne Brady

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 12:10:51 PDT

Comedic Actor

Wayne Brady is perhaps one of the funniest comedic actors on TV. His hilarious improvisational antics, paired with his ability to impersonate just about anyone, have won the laughs of...

Brave New Workshop (BNW)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:39:50 PDT

48 years of sketch comedy

The Brave New Workshop (BNW) Theatre has been writing, performing and producing original sketch comedy, music and comedy improvisation longer than any other theatre in the United States. As a...

David Brenner

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:59:08 PST

writer/producer/director/host/comedian

David Brenner is probably best known for his guest-hosting and his appearances on “The Tonight Show,” as well as the host of his own show, “Nightlife.” He is currently hosting...

Steve Bridges

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:02:01 PST

Master “George W. Bush” Impersonator

Bridges is a master impressionist who has developed an amazingly accurate characterization of President George W. Bush. His "Bush" voice is so good it inspired Academy Award-winning prosthetic makeup artist...

Frank Caliendo

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 09:49:52 PDT

Fox NFL Sunday Comedic Host

Born in Chicago and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Frank Caliendo began his career in comedy shortly after graduating from the University of Wisconsin where he majored in Broadcast Journalism. Though...

John Caponera

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:17:37 PDT

comic’s comic

John Caponera always knew he wanted to be in show business but in what dimension was undetermined until the summer of 1979 when John entered a "Gong Show" at a...

Drew Carey

Mon, 1 May 2006 15:39:32 PDT

“Whose Line is it Anyway?” Host

With the success of The Drew Carey Show and Whose Line Is It Anyway?, this standup comic-turned-actor and producer has the rare honor of having two hit shows simultaneously. Carey's...

Carrot Top

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:04:27 PDT

Comedians have always used props – from Jonathan Winters to Steve Martin. But before Carrot Top, no comic had ever actually created props, not as puns, but as humorous inventions....

Dana Carvey

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:41:31 PST

Comedian/Actor

Emmy-award winning comedian Dana Carvey has maintained a tremendous career. Carvey was born June 2, 1955, in Missoula, Montana. Dana went on to college at the San Francisco State University...

Tim Cavanagh

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:57:52 PDT

Comedian Tim Cavanagh has built a career by being funny without being vulgar over a period of 20 years. His show is an inventive combination of stand-up, funny songs and...

Dave Chappelle

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:56:12 PST

The Dave Chappelle Show

If comedy is a calling, David Chappelle answered it at a very early age. Chappelle began his career in his native Washington, DC at the age of fourteen. As a...

Henry Cho

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:58:15 PDT

Actor, Comedian, Rancher

On July 14, 2006, Henry debuted in his own one hour comedy special entitled: What’s That Clickin’ Noise? on Comedy Central. The special continues to run on Comedy Central. WB...

Tim Conway

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:57:54 PST

The Comedians Comedian

Tim is known to his peers as "the comedians comedian." One of the most inventive and creative comedy actors, quite often, utilizing his own material, often improvised, his wit, humor...

Bill Cosby

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 11:02:20 PST

Bill Cosby is one of the most influential performers of the second half of the 20th century. His live appearances have been selling out nightclubs, concert halls and arenas across...

Tom Cotter

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:19:49 PDT

voted “Best Stand-Up” at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival

If laughter is the best medicine, prepare to be heavily medicated. Tom Cotter’s high energy, rapid-fire style of comedy leaves audiences clutching their sides and rolling in the aisles. In...

Wayne Cotter

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 12:59:02 PDT

Notably original and spectacularly funny comedian

Wayne Cotter is a favorite of the talk shows, having appeared dozens of times with both David Letterman and Jay Leno. With Leno, he also appears in a recurring role...

LaVell Crawford

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:19:56 PDT

Last Comic Standing Finalist

Looking for a comedian for your next event? LaVell makes the show. As a finalist on Last Coming Standing, as a Host or a Headliner, he owns the crowd. His...

Ellen DeGeneres

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:35:09 PDT

Comedian Host and Executive Producer

Beloved television icon and entertainment pioneer, Ellen DeGeneres' distinctive comic voice has resonated with audiences from her first stand-up comedy appearances through her work today on television, in film and...

Jimmy Dunn

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 08:37:52 PST

Clean, Funny & Professional. Hilarious Comedian!

Looking for a great comedian for your party or function? Jimmy Dunn's clean but clever humor is a hit at both small and large companies. He is one of the...

Bill Engvall

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 11:01:47 PST

Celebrity Comedian, Comic Actor, Blue Collar Comedy

Back in the day fame was never at the top of Bill Engvall's to do list. Nope. This Galveston, Texas native had every intention of becoming a teacher. Then one...

Roy Firestone

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 11:02:43 PST

Las Vegas-style Impressionist

*“The best interviewer in the business”* is how *_Sports Illustrated_* describes Roy Firestone, host of ESPN’s Up Close Prime Time. One of America’s most versatile talents, he is recognized for...

Jeff Foxworthy

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:57:00 PDT

Comedian

Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country. He is the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy Award nominee and best...

Pablo Francisco

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:08:36 PDT

boisterous Comedian

A Funny thing happens to audiences when they see Pablo Francisco live for the first time. In a matter of minutes, crowds go from the quiet response that often greets...

Al Franken

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:57:25 PDT

Popular Political Satirist

Al Franken is best known for nearly two decades of work on "Saturday Night Live (SNL)." During that time, Franken wrote, performed in and produced hundreds of sketches, including "Daily...

Danny Gans

Mon, 1 May 2006 15:45:38 PDT

Las Vegas Entertainer

*Entertainer of the year* He's the "Entertainer of the year" in Las Vegas, and his award winning "Show of the Year" is the hottest ticket in town. He's being called...

Tim Gard

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:37:54 PDT

Comedian

Tim Gard, CSP is a nationally recognized humorist and authority on stress reduction through humor. During the last decade, Tim has delivered his entertaining and informative lectures before federal, state,...

Jeff Garlin

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:16:43 PDT

Comedian/Actor

Comedian Jeff Garlin has a style of comedy that has much in common with the comedians of the '60s and early-'70s (among them, Shelley Berman, Mort Sahl, Woody Allen, and...

Pete George

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:53:20 PDT

Creative Comedy for Corporate Events

If you could go back again, would you? Comedy through the eyes of a child - the innocence, the naiveté, the simplistic view of problem solving. Is there one of...

Greg Giraldo

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:51:00 PDT

Elon Gold

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:06:35 PDT

Comedian

For Elon Gold, life really is a sitcom. The Bronx-born actor, stand-up comedian and producer turned his real-life living situation into TV fodder, particularly his relationship with an intimidating father-in-law...

Groundlings

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:00:34 PDT

Comedy Troupe

*The Groundlings* are L.A.'s oldest comedy troupe; it resembles Chicago's "Second City" group in its improvisational approach to comedy. (*_The name Groundlings dates back to Shakespeare's time, when it referred...

Darrell Hammond

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:43:45 PDT

Saturday Night Live Comic Impersonator

Now entering his eighth season on “Saturday Night Live,” Darrell Hammond is best known for the many impressions he has brought to the show. His impressions have been applauded by...

John Heffron

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:53:54 PST

Last Comic Standing

Winner of NBC’s hit reality series “Last Comic Standing,” comedian John Heffron has become the comic to watch and love. The Detroit funnyman, who Phyllis Diller referred to as “the...

Dale Irvin

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:17:38 PDT

Hilarious Emcee

Dale Irvin is a very funny speaker. He is also an author, actor, and widely televised comedian. But speaking is what Dale does first, foremost, and incredibly well. In addition...

Kevin James

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:42:44 PST

Comedian, Actor

Kevin James not only stars in THE KING OF QUEENS, he also serves as one of the show's executive producers. James made the transition into television after being discovered at...

Jay Johnson

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:46:03 PDT

Ventriloquist

It's a question Jay Johnson hears often, at airports, in restaurants or just walking down the street. It's an obvious question to the millions of people who know Jay from...

Ricky Kalmon

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:15:37 PDT

Hypnotist

Hypnotist Ricky Kalmon is known throughout the country for redefining the art of hypnosis. As an entertainer, comedian, speaker and trainer, Kalmon has hypnotized thousands and shown them how to...

Judson Laipply

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:23:15 PDT

Humorous and Inspirational Comedy

After graduating with a Master's degree from Bowling Green State University, Judson Laipply burst onto the speaking scene and has quickly become a breath of fresh air in a sometimes-suffocating...

Laughing Stock Comedy Company

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:42:08 PDT

The Funniest Company in Business Today

Armed with only a bag of props, their quick wits and some audience suggestions, LaughingStock takes you on a wild ride through America’s business culture. Their improvisational-comedy show is about...

Jay Leno

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:42:38 PST

Jay Leno follows in the footsteps of legendary NBC late-night hosts Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson and is the host of the Emmy Award-winning and top-rated “The Tonight...

Richard Lewis

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:46:19 PST

Comedian, Actor & Author

Perhaps Mel Brooks put it best when he said, "Richard Lewis may just be the Franz Kafka of modern day comedy." Lewis has taken his lifelong therapy fodder and carved...

Wendy Liebman

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:44:42 PST

stand-up comedian

Wendy Liebman didn't imagine herself a stand-up comedian until 1984 when she was 23. Since then, she has been performing her uniquely timed style of stand-up comedy, and is the...

George Lopez

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:56:03 PDT

Comedian, Actor

George Lopez is one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry today. He is the co-creator, writer, producer and star of the ABC network and Warner Bros. Television...

Ronn Lucas

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:05:55 PDT

Master Ventriloquist & Comedian

He mixes stand-up comedy, improvisation, audience interaction, and astonishing voice manipulation to entertain and delight. "Crazy people talk to inanimate objects and so do I, but at least mine talk...

Kathleen Madigan

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:09:45 PDT

Comedian

Who did Jay Leno call one of America's funniest female comics on The Howard Stern Show? Who did Gary Shandling ask to be a contributing writer for the 2003/04 Emmy...

Howie Mandel

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:15:24 PDT

Comedian, Host, Entertainer

Howie Mandel's career has encompassed virtually every area of entertainment, including television, film and the stage. He has steadily performed as many as 200 concert dates a year, making him...

Don McMillan

Thu, 11 May 2006 18:10:41 PDT

“Technically Funny” Former Computer Whiz

McMillan can currently be seen all over television as the star of new series of six national commercials for Budweiser Beer. Don plays "Gus", a Bud driver/salesman who cares SO...

Frank Miles

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:10:11 PDT

Juggler who Laughs at Fear

Overcome the number one impediment to sucess and achievement: *Fear* A professional variety comedian for over twenty years, with numerous television and Las Vegas credits, Frank Miles died in a...

Dennis Miller

Mon, 1 May 2006 15:48:00 PDT

Popular Comedian

Dennis Miller concludes his famous acid-tongued rants with the same disclaimer every time: "Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong." And he means what he says: an...

Larry Miller

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:59:05 PDT

Comedian

From his initial "first break" at The Comic Strip in New York in the mid 1970's, Larry Miller has developed a sense of style not often associated with stand-up comedians...

Colin Mochrie

Fri, 6 Oct 2006 10:45:51 PDT

Comedian, “An Evening with Colin and Brad”

An Evening with Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood is a fully improvised performance by two of the best improvisers today. If you are looking for a night out that’ll keep...

Jim Morris

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 19:11:23 PDT

Rubber-faced impressionist

Political impressionist / satirist Jim Morris has President Clinton, Newt Gingrich and a host of others headed for the hills. The rubber faced Morris has become famous as a living...

Kevin Nealon

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:49:13 PST

Former SNL Star

With his unique sense of humor, profound dry wit and likeable demeanor, Kevin Nealon has established himself as one of the premiere television, theatrical and stand-up comedians of his generation....

Joe Nipote

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:46:54 PDT

Clean Stand-Up Comic, Actor, Radio Personality and Host

For FOUR successful seasons Joe Nipote played FRANKIE WATERS, the expert mechanic who lovingly cares for the Viper in, VIPER, the one-hour weekly action series produced by Pet Fly Productions....

Bill Nye

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:09:07 PDT

The Science Guy

Bill Nye, scientist, engineer, comedian, author, and inventor, is a man with a mission: to help foster a scientifically literate society, to help people everywhere understand and appreciate the science...

Phil Palisoul

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:19:00 PDT

Hard-working, in-demand and hilarious comedian

Phil Palisoul is one of the hardest working comedians around. Phil began his comedy career in Denver, and quickly became one of the top acts in the city. Soon he...

Tom Papa

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:52:12 PDT

Standup Comedian and Actor

Tom Papa has the distinction of serving as star, writer, producer and co-creator of his own NBC sitcom, “Come to Papa” (March 2004). In the series, based loosely on his...

Penn & Teller

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:09:09 PDT

illusionist comedy duo

They defy labels, and at times, good taste. They’ve performed together for more than 25 years; skewering the genre of magic, their sold-out audiences, and themselves -- very often all...

Tammy Pescatelli

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 11:00:23 PST

Comedian

Growing up with all brothers will give a Sicilian girl from Cleveland two things: a great sense of security and an even greater sense of humor. Indeed, comedienne Tammy Pescatelli...

John Pinette

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:31:57 PDT

Comedian

"I talk about food," says actor/comedian John Pinette of his stand-up act. "Not so much because I'm a big guy, I think it's the perfect common ground...everybody eats!" With a...

Kevin Pollak

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:37:21 PDT

Hilarious Stand-up Comedian

Kevin Pollak has captured the attention of audiences worldwide with his range of both dramatic and comedic roles. Over the past two decades, he has appeared in over fifty films,...

Greg Proops

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:43:35 PST

Comedian

THE STORY SO FAR ... “Underpinned by a wry intelligence, Proops is one of those rare comedians who can be silly all the time without becoming irritating.” -Time Out Paris...

Jon Reep

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:24:05 PDT

Last Comic Standing Winner

Face look familiar? Maybe you've seen Jon on NBC's "Last Comic Standing", Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" or the half-hour special "Comedy Central Presents: Jon Reep". Maybe you've seen him on...

Brian Regan

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:47:48 PST

Comedian

Brian Regan is one of the hottest comedians performing today. In sold-out theaters across the country, audiences keep coming back time and again to see what's new in the comedy...

Paul Rodriguez

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:20:04 PDT

Comedian and Actor

Paul Rodriguez’ career as an actor and comedian spans more than two decades and includes starring roles and featured appearances in over 29 films and countless television series and specials....

Joe Rogan

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:54:07 PST

Comedian/Actor

Joe Rogan didn’t set out to be a comedian. Nor, for that matter, did he set out to be an actor. He really didn’t set out to be anything. But...

Ray Romano

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:51:36 PST

Ray Romano admits that he always knew he could make his friends laugh, but he never really gave stand-up comedy any serious thought until one fateful open-mic night at a...

Rita Rudner

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:43:34 PST

Rita Rudner is the only child of witty parents. Much to their dismay, Rita displayed a complete lack of wit until the age of twenty-five, whereupon she refused to say...

Second City

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 14:32:04 PDT

Comedy Troupe

*Second City* is a unique theater comedy troupe which has delighted audiences for over 20 years. Graduates of this prestigious "school" of comedy include Saturday Night Live regulars *Bill Murray*,...

Jerry Seinfeld

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:22:21 PDT

A Show About Nothing

Jerry Seinfeld was born on April 29, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York but later moved to and was raised in Massapequa, Long Island. As a child he was a natural...

Ross Shafer

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:03:00 PDT

The Funniest Motivator, Keynote Speaker and Banquet MC You’ve Ever Heard

As his friend Jay Leno put it, "Finally a motivational speaker, without the speech!" Ross Shafer didn’t start out as one of the country’s funniest motivational speakers though. A native...

Brad Sherwood

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:35:59 PDT

“Who’s Line is it Anyway?”

Brad Sherwood is a regular cast member on ABC’s Whose Line Is It Anyway? and was a regular on the British version on Comedy Central. Brad is also a regular...

Brad Sherwood

Fri, 6 Oct 2006 10:38:07 PDT

Comedian, “An Evening with Colin and Brad”

An Evening with Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood is a fully improvised performance by two of the best improvisers today. If you are looking for a night out that’ll keep...

Sinbad

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:11:07 PDT

Sinbad's name recalls the literary legend that symbolizes strength, adventure and optimism and that is what he strives for. Born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Sinbad grew up telling jokes to...

Ben Stein

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:15:13 PST

A Vision of America

Ben Stein (Benjamin J. Stein) was born November 25, 1944 in Washington, D.C., (He is the son of the economist and writer Herbert Stein) grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland,...

Jimmy Tingle

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 14:32:31 PDT

Political Humorist

Jimmy Tingle was born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The social, political and economic diversity of that city laid the groundwork for his development as a performer and satirist. He...

Lily Tomlin

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:02:12 PDT

Lily Tomlin, one of America's foremost comediennes, continues to successfully venture across an ever-widening range of media, extending an extraordinary entertainment career with a 29 city cross country tour in...

Tony V

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:21:12 PDT

Acting & Comedy and Stuff

Tony V started his stand-up comedy career in 1982 after attending several shows at Boston’s prestigious Comedy Connection. He wandered in one night, quite by accident, looking for a little...

George Wallace

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:53:51 PDT

Comedian George Wallace began his adult professional life selling rags to dentists, mechanics, airlines and all others who he could convince that there existed a need for these cloth items....

Water Coolers

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:49:35 PST

Coporate Comedy

For your next big party or conference, gather round The Water Coolers. Conceived by one of the creators of the long-running New York hit Tony and Tina's Wedding, The Water...

Brent Welch

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:23:20 PDT

Al Gore Impersonator

Brent Welch first heard someone comment to him that he looked like Al Gore at a mall in Sacramento, CA where he grew up. After that he started having more...

Robin Williams

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:45:27 PDT

Comic genius

Whether he is performing on stage, television, or in the movies or participating in a serious interview, listening to and watching comedian/actor Robin Williams is an extraordinary experience. An improvisational...

Robert Wuhl

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:36:04 PDT

Host, HBO: Assume the Position

As an actor, Robert Wuhl has been critically praised for his work in films such as “Bull Durham,” “Batman,” “Good Morning, Vietnam,” “Mistress” and “Cobb.” He’s worked beside some of...