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Gilbert Gottfried

Gilbert Gottfried

Gilbert Gottfried began doing stand-up at the young age of 15, at open mike nights in New York City. After a few short years, became known around town as “the comedian’s comedian.” After spending several years mastering the art of stand-up comedy, producers of the legendary NBC late night comedy show Saturday Night Live became aware of Gottfried and, in 1980, hired him as a cast member. It wasn’t until a few years later when his true notoriety would begin when MTV hired him for a series of improvised and hilarious promos for the newly formed channel. This led to several television appearances on The Cosby Show and Late Night with David Letterman. Gottfried’s work in television soon led to roles in film. Most notable was his improvised scene as business manager Sidney Bernstein in the hit sequel Beverly Hills Cop II, for which the New York Daily News said, “Gilbert Gottfried steals the picture with a single scene.” Aside from his glowing reputation in comedy clubs, Gottfried began to gain a reputation as the king of quirky roles in both movies and television. He appeared in such movies as Problem Child, Problem Child II, Look Who’s Talking II and The Adventures of Ford Fairlane. He was also the host of the very popular late-night movie series USA Up All Night. After his stellar performance as the wise cracking parrot, IAGO, in the Disney classic Aladdin, Gottfried became one of the most recognizable voiceover talents, lending his voice to several commercials, cartoons and movies, including the frustrated duck in the AFLAC Insurance commercials. Gottfried also is the voice of DIGIT in the long running PBS Series Cyberchase. His signature voice can also be heard on the Comedy Central series, The Annoying Orange, the voice of the horse on Family Guy, Mr. Mxyzptlk in the new Lego Batman 3 – Beyond Gotham video game, and Abraham Lincoln in A Million Ways to Die in the West. Gottfried has made numerous memorable appearances on Comedy Central Roasts and the Comedy Central series, The Burn with Jeff Ross. Gottfried’s Fifty Shades of Grey reading (College Humor) received over 5 million views on YouTube. Gilbert has been a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with Seth Meyers, @Midnight with Chris Hardwick and numerous appearances on The Howard Stern Show. He also has had a recurring role on Law and Order SVU as TARU tech Leo Gerber. Gottfried appeared in the hit comedy documentary The Aristocrats, with Entertainment Weekly saying that “out of the 101 comedians who appear on screen, no one is funnier – or more disgusting – than Gilbert Gottfried.” In addition, Gottfried, a classic movie lover, was a guest Programmer on TCM. He mock complained to TCM host Robert Osborne that choosing only four films out of all those available was “the worst homework assignment ever!” Gilbert Gottfried Dirty Jokes was released on both DVD and CD, featuring 50 non-stop minutes of Gottfried telling the funniest and filthiest jokes ever. The show was filmed live at the Gotham Gilbert Gottfried Comedy Club in New York City. Also featured on the DVD are some of the funniest bonus features ever, including wild stories, indignant ranting and celebrity impressions. Rubber Balls and Liquor is Gilbert Gottfried’s hilarious first-ever book. Part memoir, part twisted social commentary, and part scratches on the bathroom wall. With this scathingly funny book of rants and musings, Gottfried sullies an entirely new medium with his dysfunctional worldview. Oh, and did we mention the reality shows and podcast? Gilbert appeared on both ABC’s Celebrity Wife Swap, swapping with Alan Thicke, and NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice where Gilbert took his first trip into the boardroom and perhaps his last. And the podcast…Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast! where Gilbert journeys back in time with some of the Hollywood icons, legends, and behind the scenes talent who shaped (warped?) his childhood and influenced his unique brand of comedy. He is joined each week by his co-host and late-night phone friend, fellow showbiz fanatic, and Comedy Writer Frank Santopadre. In 2017, Gilbert the documentary about Gilbert Gottfried premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Director Neil Berkeley’s Gilbert reveals an unexpected side to the iconic comedian. The film peeks behind the larger-than-life persona at a more personal story about growing up in Brooklyn and becoming a husband and father late in life. Gilbert premiered on Hulu, fall 2017. As a famed comics comic, Gottfried puts aside political correctness for his live performance and fires an onslaught of jokes that know no boundaries. Stephen King on Gilbert Gottfried: “More than a national treasure, he’s a secret weapon. If we had had Gilbert Gottfried in World War II, Hitler would have given up in 1942.” Gilbert, a lifelong resident of NYC is married with 2 children and has never had a driver’s license.

Upcoming Comedy Shows at AC Jokes

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    Ray Vazquez & Special Guests | 7/10/25 - 8PM
    Jul 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Resorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
    Ray Vazquez is a natural storyteller who turns the chaos of life into comedy gold. Ray runs ACJokes and performs on stage almost every night. Known for his razor-sharp crowd work, Ray has a knack for making every show feel personal, effortlessly pulling people into his wild tales.
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    Justin Lamar & Special Guests | 7/11/25 - 8PM
    Jul 11, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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    Justin Lamar is a hilarious up and coming comic hailing from Philadelphia. He is a regular at Comedy Clubs such as Helium and Punchline.
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  • Zach Pickett & Special Guests | 7/11/25 - 10PM
    Zach Pickett & Special Guests | 7/11/25 - 10PM
    Jul 11, 2025, 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM
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    Zach Pickett combines high-energy, physical, rubber-face comedy with sharp mental observations. His comedy is part Jim Carrey and part Lenny Bruce, but with an originality all to itself.
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  • Matthew Moyer & Special Guests | 7/12/25 - 6PM
    Matthew Moyer & Special Guests | 7/12/25 - 6PM
    Jul 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Resorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
    Comedian Matthew Moyer from Harrisburg, Pa is a stand up comedian who also owns an independent news outlet called Channel 5 Ratchet News with over 70k group members. He has a passion for comedy as he has opened up for TK Kirkland, Bill Bellamy, DL Hughley, Talent da Comedian, and many more. He is an improv artist, stand up comedian, and journalist.
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  • John Conte & Special Guests | 7/12/25 - 8PM
    John Conte & Special Guests | 7/12/25 - 8PM
    Jul 12, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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    Comedian John Conte
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  • Gary G Garcia & Special Guests | 7/12/25 - 10PM
    Gary G Garcia & Special Guests | 7/12/25 - 10PM
    Jul 12, 2025, 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM
    Resorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
    Gary started out in the New York City comedy scene and can be seen regularly at the Grisly Pear in NYC and in Atlantic City with ACJokes. His signature raspy voice and in-your face comedy will leave you in stitches.
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  • Gary G Garcia & Special Guests | 7/13/25 - 8PM
    Gary G Garcia & Special Guests | 7/13/25 - 8PM
    Jul 13, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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    Gary started out in the New York City comedy scene and can be seen regularly at the Grisly Pear in NYC and in Atlantic City with ACJokes. His signature raspy voice and in-your face comedy will leave you in stitches.
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  • Buda The Comedian & Special Guests | 7/14/25 - 8PM
    Buda The Comedian & Special Guests | 7/14/25 - 8PM
    Jul 14, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Resorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
    Buda The Comedian is a comedy powerhouse; he lives up to the name by weighing in over 350 pounds and standing tall at 6 feet five inches. He does over 100 voices and impressions and keeps audiences rolling with masterful crowd work and personal stories.
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  • Zach Pickett & Special Guests | 7/15/25 - 8PM
    Zach Pickett & Special Guests | 7/15/25 - 8PM
    Jul 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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    Zach Pickett combines high-energy, physical, rubber-face comedy with sharp mental observations. His comedy is part Jim Carrey and part Lenny Bruce, but with an originality all to itself.
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  • Gary G Garcia & Special Guests | 7/16/25 - 8PM
    Gary G Garcia & Special Guests | 7/16/25 - 8PM
    Jul 16, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Resorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
    Gary started out in the New York City comedy scene and can be seen regularly at the Grisly Pear in NYC and in Atlantic City with ACJokes. His signature raspy voice and in-your face comedy will leave you in stitches.
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  • Buda The Comedian & Special Guests | 7/17/25 - 8PM
    Buda The Comedian & Special Guests | 7/17/25 - 8PM
    Jul 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Resorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
    Buda The Comedian is a comedy powerhouse; he lives up to the name by weighing in over 350 pounds and standing tall at 6 feet five inches. He does over 100 voices and impressions and keeps audiences rolling with masterful crowd work and personal stories.
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  • Yoursie Thomas & Special Guests | 7/18/25 - 8PM
    Yoursie Thomas & Special Guests | 7/18/25 - 8PM
    Jul 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Resorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
    Yoursie Thomas has been on the comedy circuit for nearly two decades and has entertained audiences in most parts of the world. In fact, he has performed with a veritable who’s who list of comedians, including, among others, Dane Cook, Robin Williams, Andrew Dice Clay, Russell Peters, Kat Williams, Mike Epps, and Bobby Lee.
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  • Gary G Garcia & Special Guests | 7/18/25 - 10PM
    Gary G Garcia & Special Guests | 7/18/25 - 10PM
    Jul 18, 2025, 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM
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    Gary started out in the New York City comedy scene and can be seen regularly at the Grisly Pear in NYC and in Atlantic City with ACJokes. His signature raspy voice and in-your face comedy will leave you in stitches.
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  • Christy Miller & Special Guests | 7/19/25 - 6PM
    Christy Miller & Special Guests | 7/19/25 - 6PM
    Jul 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Resorts Casino - Tower Conference Level, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
    Christy Miller is a New York-based stand-up comedian and actress who launched her career at the iconic Comedy Store in LA. She’s opened for comedy legends like Paul Mooney and Andrew “Dice” Clay. Christy currently hosts two podcasts, *Old Skool New Skool Comedy* and *Lunch Money*, both available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Her stand-up album *Brutally Yours* is streaming on all major platforms, delivering her signature raw and fearless comedy style.
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  • Dominic Leonelli & Special Guests | 7/19/25 - 8PM
    Dominic Leonelli & Special Guests | 7/19/25 - 8PM
    Jul 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Resorts Casino - Tower Conference Level, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
    I’m originally from Ohio! I know what am I doing in New York ! Ha ! I came to the city to chase my dream in acting and stand up comedy. I get up at a few clubs around the city. In Ohio I worked at a car dealership for ten years. I started scrubbing the floors and when I left I was the manager of the detailing department. I’m very reliable and hard working. All I ask is for a few nights a week off to do stand up. Anything else feel free to ask.
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  • John Ovalles & Special Guests | 7/19/25 - 10PM
    John Ovalles & Special Guests | 7/19/25 - 10PM
    Jul 19, 2025, 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM
    Resorts Casino - Tower Conference Level, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
    John Ovalles is a Puerto Rican–Dominican comedian from Spanish Harlem with 10 years in the game. Known for his sharp style, stage presence, and hilarious takes, he’s rocked NYC stages and now features regularly in Atlantic City. His edgy yet relatable comedy dives into family, nightlife, dating, politics, religion, and even the supernatural—always funny, thought-provoking, and full of heart.
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  • Buda The Comedian & Special Guests | 7/20/25 - 8PM
    Buda The Comedian & Special Guests | 7/20/25 - 8PM
    Jul 20, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Resorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
    Buda The Comedian is a comedy powerhouse; he lives up to the name by weighing in over 350 pounds and standing tall at 6 feet five inches. He does over 100 voices and impressions and keeps audiences rolling with masterful crowd work and personal stories.
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  • Gary G Garcia & Special Guests | 7/21/25 - 8PM
    Gary G Garcia & Special Guests | 7/21/25 - 8PM
    Jul 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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    Gary started out in the New York City comedy scene and can be seen regularly at the Grisly Pear in NYC and in Atlantic City with ACJokes. His signature raspy voice and in-your face comedy will leave you in stitches.
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