Writer, Actor and Tall Person
John Cleese is both a versatile comedic actor and a leading business motivator. With the legendary Monty Python’s Flying Circus, Fawlty Towers and A Fish Called Wanda, he created a unique comedic style that has inspired countless writers and comedians. John Cleese’s influence is also felt in the corporate world as the founder of Video Arts, the world’s largest provider of business training programs.
Winner of the hit television reality series “Last Comic Standing”; Creator of “That Guy” Game
John Heffron burst onto the comedic scene during the prime of his college heyday. Although he did graduate in his home state of Michigan, Heffron’s priorities became clear when he began to skip night class to perform live stand up.
Co-Host of The View, Comedian
With a voice that sounds, as she says, “like I have Jimmy Hoffa in the back of my throat,” Joy Behar strips the varnish off pretensions. Behar is co-host of The View, the highest rated show on ABC for its time slot since the 1993-94 season.
Comedian, Television Star of “The King of Queens” and Movie Star
Kevin James producer, co-writer, and star of the hit comedies I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (2007), Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) , Grown Ups (2010), Zookeeper (2011) , The Dilemma, (2011) Zookeeper, (2011), Here Comes the Boom (2012) and Grown Ups 2 (2013).
Comedic Headliner and Actor
As one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces, Larry Miller has appeared in over 100 film and television shows. He began his career with a memorable scene alongside Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in the blockbuster film, Pretty Woman. He has since gone on to unforgettable roles in such films as The Princess Diaries, The Nutty Professor, Bee Movie and Ten Things I Hate About You. He is also a proud member of Christopher Guest’s ensemble cast in the films Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind and For Your Consideration.
Celebrity Comedian
American comic Orny Adams first rose to international prominence after co-starring in Jerry Seinfeld’s documentary Comedian. He has made several appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman.
Comedian
Rita Rudner is the only child of witty parents. Much to their dismay, Rita displayed a complete lack of witty until the age of twenty-five, whereupon she refused to say anything unless it was laced with wit.
Award Winning Sports Broadcaster, Entertaining Musician
Firestone is a seven-time Emmy Award-winning and seven-time cable ACE Award-winning host, interviewer, narrator, writer, and producer. As the ground-breaking, original host of ESPN’s legendary Up Close, Up Close Classic and Up Close Primetime, Firestone has interviewed more than 5,000 athletes, musicians, actors and political figures, as well as scores of writers and filmmakers.