Tom Dreesen Speaker Biography
Tom Dreesen is an American stand-up comedian, actor, author and philanthropist.
He grew up in Harvey, IL and met actor and comedian Tim Reid at a Jaycees meeting. Dreesen and Reid teamed up as Tim and Tom, they were the first biracial stand-up comedy duo in the United States.
He has made over 500 appearances on national television as a stand-up comedian, which include more that 60 appearances on The Tonight Show. He was also a favorite guest of David Letterman, and frequently hosted the show in Letterman’s absence. He toured cross country and opened for Frank Sinatra for 13 years.
He has also appeared countless times in Las Vegas, Tahoe, Reno and Atlantic City with artists like Smokey Robinson, Liza Minnelli, Natalie Cole, Sammy Davis, Jr.and Tony Bennett. Dreesen has acted in numerous television shows, from Columbo to Murder She Wrote. He also appeared in motion pictures including Man on the Moon and Spaceballs. Tom has recorded comedy albums, starred in his own TV comedy special, Dreesen Street, and also hosted a late night talk show in Chicago, Night Time Starring Tom Dreesen.
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When David Letterman was ill in 2003, he asked comedian Tom Dreesen to be a guest host on his show. “I cannot say enough good things about the guy and his comedy,” says Letterman. “He is one of my oldest friends and a born storyteller. And he’s got such a good heart.” - Tom Dreesen Appearance
Tom Dreesen’s name has appeared on marquees up and down the Las Vegas Strip, Lake Tahoe, Reno and Atlantic City with artists like Frank Sinatra, Smokey Robinson, Liza Minnelli, Natalie Cole and Sammy Davis, Jr. Obviously, he’s in good company. - Tom Dreesen Endorsement
Tom Dreesen has starred in numerous sitcoms, hosted radio shows and produced comedy records, but he still finds time to give back. Each year, Mr. Dreesen organizes “Day for Darlene,” a series of celebrity events to raise money to help fight Multiple Sclerosis. As such, a Tom Dreesen endorsement carries the weight of a celebrity who has not only found success for himself, but takes time to help others find success as well.
