Bill Kirchenbauer is the ultimate performer for live corporate events and stand up comedy shows.
Corporate comedy entertainment and being master of ceremony are some of his specialties. His experience with making people laugh goes back to his early childhood. Rumor has it that he sold out sandboxes across
the country with his pre-pubescent standup routine. While others studied marketing strategy, Kirchenbauer studied mime, ventriloquism, and improvisation, leading up to his winning the first
Stand Up Competition in
Los Angeles in 1978.
Soon after that victory, Kirchenbauer appeared on
Late Night With David Letterman and
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
Carson liked Kirchenbauer so much he booked him for 10 more appearances. It wasn't long until the television and film industry got wind of this tornado of talent and snatched him up. He proved to be a formidable acting talent, as well. He has appeared in many film projects, including
Airplane,
National Lampoon, and
Stoogemania, as well as regular starring roles on television series including
Fernwood Tonight,
Mork & Mindy,
Night Court, and
Totally Hidden Video. It was during the popular series
Growing Pains, that
ABC executives decided it was time for Kirchenbauer to have his own television show, and created
Just the Ten of Us. It proved to be a ratings hit, and Kirchenbauer is known worldwide as the irascible, but lovable, "
Coach Lubbock". The show is currently seen in many foreign countries, as well as in the
United States on the
USA Network. Kirchenbauer's true love has always been the stage - making live audiences convulse with laughter. After appearances on
The Arsenio Hall Show,
Comic Strip Live,
Evening at the
Improv, and hosting
Into the Night, Kirchenbauer made his decision to hit the road.
Currently,
Bill is appearing in the new
Rob Reiner/
Universal pictures
Release, "THE STORY OF US" along with
Bruce Willis and
Michelle Pheiffer, and can be seen in the soon to be released
Eric Roberts feature, "THE PRESIDENT".
Mercedes/Benzs' newest TV campaign also features Bill. His ability to sell out comedy clubs throughout the country has made him a much sought-after entertainer. But it is Kirchenbauer's flexibility that makes him even more desirable. He is one of the few comedians who does well in any situation, with any audience. He recently headlined aboard the
Royal Caribbean Cruise lines. The response was so great he ranked
No. 2 in passenger requests (
No. 1, of course, was motion sickness pills). One of Kirchenbauer's best talents is the ability to adapt to any entertainment situation. He has an appeal to people of all types and ages -- whether it's serving as master of ceremonies for award presentations, headlining roasts for corporate and private functions, or just as an invited guest to add a breath of fresh comedy air to a dull business meeting, Kirchenbauer seems to be comfortable anywhere he is invited.
- published: 18 Mar 2007
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