| Greg Giraldo is a comedian and actor whose talents and motivations
have taken him on a circuitous and exciting journey.
How did this Harvard educated lawyer come to be a creative force
behind his own ABC sitcom and one of the most sought after comics
in Hollywood?
Giraldo was born and raised in Queens, New York, the oldest
son of immigrant parents from Colombia and Spain.
He went on to major in English at Columbia University. Having
spent most of his time in college sleeping and playing guitar,
he was undecided on a career choice. For lack of a better idea,
Giraldo decided to take the LSAT law entrance exam. Though he
was not convinced that he was born to be a lawyer, his almost
perfect score of 47 out of 48 (99.7 percentile) allayed personal
concerns that he was brain damaged and compelled him to apply
to law school.
Giraldo's good grades, due to "taking the easiest classes I
could find- I was very, very academically and intellectually
motivated", his high LSAT score and compelling "very bogus"
application essay, paved his way into Harvard Law School.
After graduating, Giraldo was recruited by a top Manhattan corporate
law firm. Finding the real-life practice of law "way less cool
than Perry Mason" and finally succumbing to parental pressure
to give up his little law fantasy for something more lucrative
and stable, he tried his hand at open mic night in March of
1992.
The very next day he quit his job at the firm and became a professional
stand-up comic. Which included in its description part-time
jobs, the club circuit and numerous television appearances including Caroline's Comedy Hour and Star Search.
It all began pay off at the well-respected Montreal Just For
Laughs Festival. Giraldo's performance instantly ignited deluge
of interest from industry executives. After meeting with every
major network. Giraldo signed a deal with ABC to develop Common
Law. Although the show didn't last, Giraldo received rave
reviews for his comedic abilities and portrayal of the shows
lead character John Alvarez.
His most recent work includes Comedy Central's Friday Night
with Greg Giraldo, which was recently renewed for a second
season. The show includes monologues, in studio bits, and field
pieces with Giraldo reporting from the streets.
In
the past two years, Giraldo has taken the corporate and special
events market by storm, and has become the consummate comedic
choice for both host/emcee work and stand-up routines. As a
graduate of Harvard Law School, he offers a unique insider perspective
into business practices and current affairs and is able to use
his intellect to connect with corporate audiences. Giraldo specializes
in customizing his material for specific events. His sharp wit,
clean comedy and low productions costs make him the perfect
entertainment for any setting.
Greg Giraldo is a comedian and actor whose talents and motivations
have taken him on a circuitous and exciting journey.
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