Jamie Roberts is a name
synonymous with many things including
determined, focused, and laugh out loud funny.
He possesses a persona that warms up the crowd
and brings down the house. Jamie's comedic
timing and ability to turn any situation
humorous has made him into one to watch in the
coming years. From film to the stage, Jamie is a
comic's comic - you never know what he may say
or do next.
Jamie began his journey in
Amityville, New York, where being funny was an
every day thing for him. When he was crowned the
'Funniest Person' in his senior class, he
realized that comedy was where he belonged.
However, the journey would not be that
light-hearted and free. In order for his comedy
career to take off, Jamie knew he would have
to hit the mean streets of New York City.
In 2001, this young stand-up
comedian was able to win-over the judges at
Stand Up NY. This was the first time Jamie
performed at a major venue in New York City and
his talent was confirmed when they named him the
'Funniest Person from the Suburbs'. Ever since
then, he has been pushing forward,
continuing to make strives in the comedic world
with performances in New York City Tri-state
area, Hollywood, and Atlanta.
Jamie made history on January
15, 2005 when he became the first non-Latino to
produce the Latino Laughter comedy show at the
New York Comedy Club. Along with producing the
show, he was also the weekly host every
Saturday night at the club for 10 straight
months. This was no surprise
to some industry insiders. He is known for his
tenacity and ambition. There is no stage too big
and no feat unconquerable in Jamie Roberts'
world. Jamie went on to produce a string of
independent shows in the New York Tri-State
area. The crowds followed him wherever he went
from Jamie’s Back- 45 minutes of Just Jamie to
The Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show at The World
Famous Supper Club in New York City. Roberts
incredible appeal caught the eye of clothing
designer Paul Aarrington in March 2005. He
went on to sign a clothing deal as one of the
new faces for Paul Aarrington New York.
Who would have thought this Long
Island native would have what it takes to make
it in the big city? Jamie is currently the
executive producer and weekly host of the
longest running Sunday show in NYC called Sunday
Night Live. With his clean cut good
looks, insatiable charm, and cutting edge
comedy, Jamie Roberts is the one to watch in the
upcoming year.
For a list of Jamie Roberts
performance dates and locations,
click here.
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Host of American Diabetes Association Comedy Benefit-
November 2010
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Host of Autism Speaks Comedy Benefit- April 2010
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Host of Big Brothers Big Sisters Comedy Benefit- January 2010
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Host of Toys for Tots Comedy Benefit- November 2009
* Host & Producer of
Sunday Night Live @ NY Comedy Club- August
2008- Present
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Host of Mike James Foundation Benefit- July 2009
* Host of Mike James Day
(Suffolk County, NY)- July
2006
* Host of the What's So
Funny Sundays @ Funny Farm Comedy Club- March
2006
* Host of the Third String Show @ Carolines on
Broadway- November 2005