Hire Comedian Russell Peters
Born in Toronto, comedian Russell Peters grew up in Brampton, Ontario. He has sold out theaters and arenas from London to Sydney to Los Angeles. In 2008 he joined the exclusive ranks of comedians who have headlined and sold-out Madison Square Garden. His comedy is rooted in the experiences of a second-generation son of South Asian parents in a western world.
In over 20 years as a professional comic, Peters has also amassed credits including guest appearances Canadian sitcoms; his own BBC talk show, Network East Late; and supporting roles in a number of feature films including My Baby’s Daddy (2004), Source Code (2011) and the indie film, Breakaway.
Peters has also had comedy specials broadcast on Showtime and Comedy Central. He’s also appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Chelsea Lately and Def Comedy Jam.
Nominated for five Gemini Awards and winner for Best Performance or Host in Variety Program or Series for his initial stint hosting the Juno Awards in 2008, Peters has been featured at Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival, HBO’s Aspen Comedy Arts Festival, the Edinburgh Festival, Amman Stand-Up Comedy Festival and Just For Laughs Toronto and Chicago Festivals as well as TBS Las Vegas Comedy Festival. In 2008 he was voted as the Number One comic of the past 25 years of Just For Laughs and Best Large Venue Comic at the Canadian Comedy Awards. In 2007 he became the first comedian to sell-out Toronto’s Air Canada Centre with over 30,000 fans attending his shows over two nights. On October 1, 2011, he was awarded a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame.
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What is Summit Comedy, Inc.?
Summit Comedy was formed many moons ago in 1998 by Chuck Johnson, current owner/President. Chuck Johnson entered the comedy business the day after graduating from Appalachian State University in 1995 where he booked all of the live music and comedy for the university’s club “Legends”. His first job post college?…..one of comedian Carrot Top’s college agents and booking agent for the comedy club chain The Comedy Zone. His second job?…..well, in 1998 he formed Summit Comedy, Inc. and he and his team of amazing agents has turned it into one of the Nation’s Largest suppliers of Stand-up Comedy & Comedy Entertainment for Colleges/Universities, Corporate Events, Country Clubs, Cruise ships, Clubs & beyond.
Why Summit Comedy, Inc.?
Well, it’s simple…..we know comedy, it’s what we do….it’s in our name! We want your business, but we won’t compromise our integrity just to ring up a sale. Ask around, or ask us for references of previous customers….Heck, you can even see some of our google reviews RIGHT HERE. We stand behind our comedians 100% and can’t wait to add you as a client for your next event, and for many years to come!
