Joey Gaynor
Joey is likely the most seasoned comedic artist of our day. Known for his rich singing voice and stunning impressions, he is an iconic actor, comedian, and writer hailing from Newark, New Jersey and most recently residing in the land of stars, Los Angeles. He began his standup career in the mid 70’s and was doing television shows like ABC’s FRIDAY’s the west coast answer to Saturday Night Live. It was there that he cemented his friendship with one of his mentors, Andy Kaufman. In 1983 Richard Pryor took Joey under his wing having him as his opening act for countless sold out shows in Hollywood whee Joey says, “I got the best damn tutoring you could ever have; every night after the shows he would sit down with me and talk to me about what I was doing, and more importantly why and how I should try this or that. I feel so blessed to have had a relationship like that with my idol.”
Over the years, Joey has worked in film and television with the likes of Leslie Neilson, Paul Sorvino, Thora Birch and the late great Jonathan Winters. He also co-starred in what is now a cult classic, “Comedy’s Dirtiest Dozen” with Chris Rock, Tim Allen and the late great Bill Hicks.
And yes! Joey works clean and promises no embarrassing moments for those who attend our show.
With a career that boasts performances with legends like Richard Pryor, Sam Kinison, and George Lopez, Joey is set to bring a storm of laughter with his renowned comedic style. Dive Deep into his world, filled with remarkable sitcom appearances, heartfelt performances, and timeless recordings.
