Birth name James P. Connolly Years active 1995–present Books The Master Plan | Nationality American Record label Laughing Hyena Movies The Act | |
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Medium Stand-up, television, radio Albums Pure Polyester, The Master Plan, Spin Doctor Awards People also search for James Connolly, Pi Ware, Susan Kraker | ||
James p connolly
James P. Connolly is an American comedian and tv/radio host known for his frequent guest appearances on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show, former host of VH1's Movie Obsessions and the host of We Are The Mighty. In 2002, Connolly was named Grand Comedy Champion on Next Big Star on TV Talent show hosted by Ed McMahon. He is one of the most played comedians on Sirius XM Comedy and a sought after host for Fortune 500 companies and global events. Connolly's smart, playful style and smooth commanding voice often draw comparison to comedian Steve Martin.
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- James p connolly
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- Early life
- Military service
- Career
- Awards
- Personal life
- Discography
- TV show appearances
- Film
- Radio
- References
James p connolly burbank comedy festival highlights 2015
Early life
Connolly graduated Aragon High School in San Mateo, Calif., before attending Harvard University on a Marine Corps ROTC Scholarship.
Military service
After college, Connolly was stationed at Camp Pendleton, rising to the rank of captain, and served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. There, his commanding officer, commissioned Connolly to write jokes for an officer's roast, which Connolly credits as the start of his comedy career.
Career
After a short stint as a karaoke DJ in San Diego, Connolly relocated to Los Angeles, Calif., where he began his comedy career at the World Famous Comedy Store in 1995 and worked as a Tour Guide at Universal Studios. Connolly began his career with a hipster onstage persona before losing the white jacket and the hipster style for a more contemporary look.
Connolly has appeared on Comedy Central and HBO. He won Grand Comedy Champion on Ed McMahon's short-lived talent show and has made multiple trips overseas to entertain the troops. He is a go-to for Fortune 500 companies and travels the world for events and meetings. Connolly hosted VH1's "Movie Obsessions" and "Live From Here" on XM Radio for National Lampoon. In October 2013, he recorded the SiriusXM Blue Collar Radio Comedy Concert at SirusXM's Nashville Studios. Connolly also hosts the Annual Veterans Day Comedy Benefit Show to raise for Veterans in Film & Television.
Awards
Connolly was named Grand Comedy Champion on Next Big Star on TV Talent show hosted by Ed McMahon. He was awarded "Best of the Fest" at the San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival and twice at the Burbank Comedy Festival. He was a finalist at the San Francisco International Comedy Competition (twice), Comedy Central National Stand Up Comedy Competition and the Boston Comedy Festival (twice).
Personal life
James is married to Michelle and they have a son named Parker.