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"New Jersey's Bad Boy of Comedy"
Mike Marino - affectionately known to thousands
of his fans as New Jersey's Bad Boy - is one of the most unique comics
of our time. He has performed in every major comedy club from New York
to Los Angeles including: The MGM Grand, Catch a Rising Star, The Comic
Strip, Stand Up NY, The Improv, Rascals and The Icehouse. Mike is a top
headliner at both the world famous Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store
in Hollywood, where he can be seen nightly. Mike has worked with some
of the biggest names in the business such ,as: Andrew Dice Clay, Carrot
Top, Lou Rawls, Tony Orlando, Frankie Avalon, Tony Danza, Joey Gian and
Frank Stalone.
Mike Marino was born in Jersey City, New Jersey.
He entered the world of theatre at an early age, and is a graduate of
the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Mike has appeared
in over 200 national television commercials, and has received a Best
Actor Clio Award Nomination. He has acted in many Prime Time soaps and
television shows including: As the World Turns, One Life to Live, Becker,
Nikki, Frasier and Party of Five. His film credits include Errors, Freaks
and Oddities, Steven King's Lucky Quarter, Volare, Walking on the Sky,
Three Tables and Hangin' in Hedo.
After great success in film, theatre, commercials
and soaps, Mike Marino began touring the nation performing at countless
comedy clubs. His stand-up material ranges from cutting edge to his Italian
family roots. His comedic style has landed him a guest set on the Martin
Short Show, as well as other talk shows including Que Locos. The Tonight
Show with Jay Leno made him a regular sketch player. Mike has been featured
on many radio shows including The 5 O'Clock Funnies. Mike has hosted
some of the most prestigious award shows including The Beverly Hills
Films Awards, The Montreal Italian Film Festival and The Feast of San
Gennaro. He has also headlined several usa Comedy Tours.
Mike Marino has a tongue like a razor and
a heart of gold. He has the incredible ability to perform in any arena,
big or small, and can cater his material for all audiences, from strictly
clean to down and dirty. He has performed in hundreds of corporate functions
for companies including AT&T, United Airlines, American Express,
Paul Mitchell, IBM, Wella, Merrill Lynch, Sebastian IntI., Toyota, L.A.S.D.,
N.J. Asphalt Assoc., The City of Hope, aSIA, and the LAPD. Mike Has performed
for numerous charities including Aids Project - LA, Haven House, Team
earthworks, and the Eric Davis Cancer Fund. When Marino is not performing,
he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family on the East Coast.
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