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Comedian
The thing that makes any entertainer successful is the ability to connect with an audience. It's the quality of sharing the humor in everyday situations which people relate to, that has made Bill Engvall one of the country's top comedians. Bill's latest CD is entitled Dorkfish (October '98) which had the honor of being ranked #1 on Billboard's Comedy Chart, surpassing Jerry Seinfeld's album. Bill has also just come out with a new single and video entitled Hollywood Indian Guide, which is guaranteed to become a favorite on radio stations and television. Engvall's comedy encompasses a wide range of topics that include kids, family life and animals. But it was Bill's Here's Your Sign signature routine that garnered him national attention and the one audiences remember and come back for again and again. The summer of 1996 marked the release of Bill's debut comedy album Here's Your Sign. The album was #1 on the Billboard Comedy Chart for 15 straight weeks, peaked at #5 on Billboard's Current Country Album Chart, 17 weeks in the Country Album Top 10 and reached the Top 50 on Billboard's Top 200 Album Chart. Though he loves television roles, Engvall says he would never give, up performing live, "When you're doing stand-up live, you achieve an intimacy with the audience you can't get on TV," he says. "There's not a better feeling in the world then when you look out and see the audience is identifying with you. There are enough problems in everyday life. If you come to my show for an hour and just enjoy life again, then I've done my job." Engvall resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.
Location: TX
Speaking Subjects:
Celebrity
Comedy
Entertainment
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