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Television, film, theater, night clubs they're all fields
in which Joe Piscopo has won the acclaim and affection of millions.
For more than 20 years, Joe has proven to be one of show business'
brightest lights. After stints as a disc jockey and dinner-theater performer, he turned to
comedy. In 1980, he was chosen to join a newly formed ensemble charged with one of the
most difficult tasks in television history replacing the original cast of "Saturday
Night Live."
By the time he left the show in 1985, Joe had left his
mark on the program and the nation, thanks to his wide range of hilarious original
characters and celebrity impersonations, from The Sports Guy and Doug
Whiner to David Letterman and, of course, Frank Sinatra,
who repeatedly endorsed Joe's portrayal of him.
His work on SNL quite naturally led to Hollywood, and
starring roles in such smash hits as "Wise Guys" (with Danny DeVito) and
"Johnny
Dangerously" (with Michael Keaton). Other film credits include
"Dead Heat," "Sidekicks" and the independent feature films "Two Bits &
Pepper," Roger Corman's, "Demolition Day," "The Last
Request" (with Danny Aiello) and a dramatic, critically-acclaimed
performance in Jonathan Parker's "Bartleby."
Even though the big screen beckoned, Joe didn't forsake television. He
has starred in three HBO specials. His work in the first of these, "The Joe
Piscopo Special," won him a Cable ACE Award for Outstanding
Performance. He also starred in the critically acclaimed "New Jersey
Special" on ABC-TV.
In January 1996, Joe Piscopo
conquered yet another realm when he starred on Broadway as disc jockey
Vince Fontaine in "Grease!" (Ever the trouper, Joe insisted on
performing opening night despite conditions created by one of the worst
blizzards in history). The show's producers were so impressed with his
Broadway turn that they built a touring company around him for the
summer of 1996. And when "Grease!" reopened on Broadway in April, 1997
after a three-month hiatus, it was Joe Piscopo who was asked to
headline the production in order to get it back on its feet. His
month-long run resulted in a $1 million advance sale and a string of SRO
performances.
Joe Piscopo has also won
acclaim for his dramatic guest-starring roles on the NBC drama "Law and
Order." You might have also seen Joe on the HBO series "Arli$$,"
guest-stints on The FOX News Channel or heard his voice on Nickelodeon's
"The 1000 Deeds of Eddie McDowd." And yes, that was Joe as Santa Claus
in the ABC-TV Special, "Dear Santa."
Advertisers have long appreciated
Joe's unique relationship with his public. He has been featured in two
long-running and memorable ad campaigns, for Miller Lite Beer and
Bally's health spas. He has also appeared as spokesman for Station
Casinos in Las Vegas as well as for GNC Nutrition Centers.
Live performances have always been
an important part of Joe's career. He has long been one of America's
most popular comedy concert attractions, filling arenas and casino
showrooms from coast-to-coast and in Canada. Joe tours with his own
original Big Band tribute to Frank Sinatra, as well as his multi-media
comedy show.
Although his unique talents are in
constant demand from show business quarters, Joe Piscopo devotes
an extraordinary amount of time to non-profit and charitable activities.
Joe Piscopo may be available for your next special event!
For booking information, click
HERE!
Rating:
DG, DPG
For ratings guide, click here.
Born:
Jun 17, 1951
..in New Jersey
..in Passaic
Based:
..in New Jersey
Flies out of:
Newark, New Jersey
Orchestra charts available.
Showcase video available.
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