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Harry Freedman


Customized Comedy Put-ons *Emcee *Customized Videos

 

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Biography

Customized Comedy Put-ons *Emcee *Customized Videos

Perhaps the only individual ever to have been profiled in the business sections of The New York Times, Miami Herald, Newsday, and Int’l Herald Tribune, Harry Freedman will create the perfect fake industry expert for your group, that has everyone fooled until they are roaring with laughter!

With nearly three decades of professional comedy experience, from the clubs of Las Vegas to the corporate boardroom, Harry Freedman is a comic you can trust. As a speaker, he has performed for hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies, and is frequently rated ‘best speaker’ at conferences. As a stand-up comedian, Harry is often opening for Ray Romano; has appeared on “Everybody Loves Raymond;” and was a staff writer for “Caroline’s Comedy Hour.” Harry has also written and directed a short film, “30 Minutes,” which received terrific acclaim at the NY Int’l Independent Film Festival.

In addition, Corporate Audiences enjoy Harry’s video shorts, where he interviews selected attendees (in character), to create a hilarious 8-10 minute piece played following his speech, as well as his humorous videographies of whole conferences. So when you think of finding the right performer to give your people a laugh-fest they will love and thank you for, two key words make all the difference: Harry Freedman!

Harry is also available for speechwriting for corporate executives and private toasts.

Stand-up and MC

Harry is a regular opening act for Ray Romano (Everybody Loves Raymond) and Richard Jeni (5 HBO Specials), and has worked with some of the top names in show business including Jerry Seinfeld, Tim Allen, Paul Reiser and Drew Carey. Harry's clean and clever material has consistently won him raves in the comedy industry and he has performed on such shows as "Carolines Comedy Hour," Stand-up Spotlight with Rosie O'Donnell, and "Comedy on the Road."

Writing and Coaching

Speechwriting
• Toasts/Roasts
• Punchups
• Performance Coaching

Harry has worked with top business executives to improve their delivery to get the most impact from their content, and has helped comedians get maximum laughs from their material.

He has taught comedy writing and performance classes at the Manhattan Punch Line, S.U.N.Y Farmingdale, and CW Post.

Harry’s has experienced virtually every aspect of performing, including as a standup comedy, emcee, corporate impostor, sitcom actor, commercial actor, and TV guest appearances.

He has trained extensively in acting in The Meisner Technique with Joanna Beckson, as well as many other top acting workshops in New York City.

Resume

HARRY FREEDMAN
“The Nation’s Leading Expert”

TELEVISION APPEARANCES

Everybody Loves Raymond Guest Appearances CBS
America’s Funniest People Guest Appearances ABC
Carolines Comedy Hour Guest Appearances A&E
Comedy on the Road Guest Appearances A&E
Mad Dog Live Guest Appearances Sports Channel
New York At Night Guest Appearances Universal 9
Short Attention Span Theater Guest Appearances Comedy Central
Stand-Up Spotlight (w/Rosie O’Donnel) Guest Appearances VH-1

CORPORATE ENGAGEMENTS (PARTIAL LIST)

American Bankers Association Discovery Chan. Source Services
Amoco Dun & Bradstreet Textron
Arthur Anderson Fidelity Inv. Tucker Anthony
AT&T Kraft Price Waterhouse
B.F. Goodrich Kidder Peabody US Tour Operators
Chrysler Pfizer Stouffers
Dell Computer Rolls Royce Can. United Technologies

COMEDY APPEARANCES

Coral Springs City Center Ruth Eckerd Hall Stamford Civic Center
Caroline’s Dangerfields Improvisation
Westbury Music Fair Comic Strip Comedy Corner
Catch A Rising Star Governor’s Comedy Stop at Trop.

FILM CREDITS

30 Minutes- The HMO NY Int’l Film Festival Writer/Director/Prod.

WRITING CREDITS

Everybody Loves Raymond Story Consultant CBS CBS
Carolines Comedy Hour Staff Writer A&E
Richard Jeni Showtime Special Creative Consultant Showtime
David Brenner Radio Show Writer/Performer; Syndicated
Dick Cavett Radio Show Writer Syndicated

Testimonials

"Harry has always done an outstanding job. One of the reasons Harry is so successful, is because he really does his homework. When he is hired by a group, he literally reads the annual reports, does research into their company and actually seems to become an "expert" on their field.

Harry is also a pleasure to work with, both professionally and personally. On at least one occasion, I have asked him to come in as a last minute replacement when a speaker canceled. Harry put together a custom tailored speech in 2 days that was a huge hit with my client. I would recommend him for any event, showcase, meeting, or any other situation, with my highest praise."
-Rainey Foster
Vice President
Leading Authorities Speakers Bureau

"Having you as the closing act for New Jersey's MPI's April meeting on event production was just what the doctor ordered. Not too many people could get a laugh out of a group that had spent an entire day working and the entire evening networking and sitting still. But you came through with plenty of laughs for all. It was perfect."
-Kevin White, CSEP
NJ-MPI Education Committee

 "Wow! I knew you were going to be funny from hearing the speech on the phone beforehand, but our people really loved it! It was hilarious! Thanks Harry. It was perfect!"
-Mary Anne Kristan
Director/Proposal & Response Ctr
Cingular Wireless

"I can see why you are referred to as the "King of the corporate put-on." Believe it or not, following your performance and after you had already divulged the fact that you were a comedian, I had one attendee ask me very seriously exactly what behind the scenes work you were doing for Chevron. The fact that you fooled an audience comprised of almost 100% lawyers is all the more remarkable.  I am pleased to report that you received a grade of A+ from your audience."
-Neil J. Fletcher
Senior Counsel/Law Dept.
Chevron Products Co.

"No one has ever impressed me like you did. I feel compelled to write this letter and thank you for the outstanding job you did at our Sales Kick-off in Laughlin, NV. You were great, Harry!!! Only a true professional could make it look so easy!! "
-Jennifer Wetstein,
Director,
Worldwide Executive Marketing PTC

"Your presentation to our group was accomplished with painstaking research, artfully scripted and adeptly delivered. The skill with which you assimilated the magnitude of information from our interview was amazing. A couple of folks are still not sure if they have been had! A renewed sense of camaraderie was delivered to us that exceeded any motivational pretext of our meeting. I would highly recommend you to anyone."
-Stephen K. Park,
Raytheon Systems Company

"You were an absolute hit at the Fortis Benefits' President's Conference. As one sales rep said, "I laughed so hard that my body ached." You are terrific to work with."
-Kathy A. Kelley,
Second VP, Marketing,
Fortis Benefits Insurance Co.

"As you know, our two companies have been in the process of merging and at this meeting many of the CEO's from both groups were getting together for the first time. As we expressed our concerns to you, you were able to reassure us that you could remain flexible, creative and relevant and still be funny. Lo and behold, you were! The evaluations as well as the riotous laughter were evidence of that. Only a true professional could make it look so easy."
-Michelle Soto,
Manager,
Premier/AmHS Healthcare Systems

"Your closing was the perfect sendoff for the group. They were completely taken with your presentation, your style and your sense of humor. You did a tremendous job."
-Jay Lughes, CPCU, ARM,
Associate VP, Marketing,
Scottsdale Insurance Co.

"The audience loved you! The time you took to research our association and our industry really paid off in making this a truly customized presentation. The fact that you gave me final approval on content gave me a greater sense of comfort that many entertainers don't allow. You were a pleasure to work with."
-Christine Schmieder, CMP,
Director of Meetings,
Hydraulic Institute

"You had a unique challenge in creating a presentation that appealed to a broad and diverse management group across information services - North America and you hit a home run!
Everyone left the meeting feeling good and smiling."
-Frank S. Sowinski,
Sr. VP Finance,
Dun & Bradstreet

"Many of us still laugh about Dr. Freedman today!"
-George Hathaway,
Fidelity Investments

"You were able to command the whole room from the beginning and your mix of semi-serious, funny and downright hilarious material was the icebreaker we needed. The audience was hanging on every comment fully expecting a pearl of business wisdom and they were bent over with laughter when you surprised them with a witty and funny comeback."
-Jose A. Juves,
Director Customer Focus,
ABB Utilities, USA

"Thanks to you for an outstanding performance at the recent retirement dinner for our President. As an educational consultant you were just great -- better than most of the legitimate "experts" I have hired in the past. You were a hit! Boffo."
-Michael E. Hyde,
Vice President,
Alfred University

"With the talents you possess, I believe you will be in the forefront of your industry very shortly."
-Hans G. Hanf,
The Bond Market Assn

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