George Wallace ~ Special Event
George Wallace ~ Special Event
By the age of six, George Wallace knew he wanted to be a comedian. He always
enjoyed making people laugh, but he also knew the importance of an education.
He attended the University of Akron, Ohio and upon graduating with degrees in
Transportation, Marketing/Advertising, plus advance studies in Radio and
Television from Columbia School of Broadcasting. Literally, a rags-to-riches story,
Wallace went from selling rags to VP of Advertising. Still, his dream of being a
comedian had a strong hold on him. Within a week of leaving the advertising field,
he began to perform stand-up comedy and was offered a job writing for “The
Redd Foxx Show.”
Wallace is currently pursuing dual coursework at University of Phoenix and DeVry.
With his writing and stand-up experience, Wallace began landing television
appearances.
Wallace was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Soul
Train/Centric Comedy All-Star Awards; and won Best Stand Up Comedian at the
prestigious American Comedy Awards after four consecutive nominations. As a
veteran radio personality, he has also made appearances on “The Steve Harvey
Morning Show” and is a charter member of “The Tom Joyner Morning Show.”
In 2004 Wallace appeared as the headlining star of his own show at The Flamingo
Hotel in Las Vegas for a 30 day run. Sin City showed its admiration by extending
Wallace’s contract indefinitely and nicknaming him “The New Mr. Vegas.” Unlike
any other comedy show in Las Vegas, Wallace gave away a number of prizes every
night including CDs, DVDs, diamond necklaces, dinner at prestigious restaurants,
gourmet chocolates, tropical cruises and even a new car. He celebrated his 10th
Anniversary headlining at the Flamingo in March 2014, announced he was closing
the show to head back out on the road.
Wallace regularly performs in comedy clubs across the country and is an
ambassador for the United States government, performing at military bases all
over the world.
His first book, LAFF IT OFF (Chaite Press) was published in 2014. A tome of life
wisdom, humor and insight from a lifetime of observation, the book is in its third
printing.
www.georgewallace.net
Wallace’s most recognized material is his “I Be Thinkin’” lines and jokes about
everything from conversational thoughts to political aspirations. Each show he
engages members of the audience in comical banter. If provoked, he might even
throw out a few of his signature “Yo Mama” jokes. He shows his gratitude to the
audience by signing autographs and taking photos after every show.
Audience members never know what will happen at the George Wallace show.
Wallace is an evolving comedian, which is why his show is different every night.
He’s always thinkin’. Fans can now get a taste of what Wallace be thinkin’ on
Twitter @MrGeorgeWallace.