frank caliendo

Caliendo in December 2008 Born January 19, 1974 (1974-01-19) (age 35)

Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Medium Stand-up comedy, television Nationality American Years active 2000-present Genres Observational comedy Subject(s) Impersonations, popular culture Influences Jonathan Winters,

Robin Williams[1] Notable works and roles Frank TV

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Franklin "Frank" Caliendo (born January 19, 1974) is an American comedian known for his impressions on the FOX Network television series MADtv, and has been the in-house prognosticator for FOX NFL Sunday. Currently, he performs his impersonations on his own show, Frank TV, which airs on TBS. He is known for his impressions of United States Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and for his frequent appearances on the Bob and Tom Show. He has been known for over 120 impressions including NFL color commentator John Madden, Charles Barkley, Jay Leno, Dr. Phil McGraw, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Jack Nicholson, Donald Trump, Andy Rooney, Terry Bradshaw, William Shatner, Jim Rome, and Rod Roddy. Contents [hide] 1 Biography 1.1 Early life & career 1.2 Frank TV 1.3 MADtv 1.4 FOX NFL Sunday 1.5 The Comebacks 1.6 White House Correspondent's Dinner 1.7 The Comedy Festival Presents: Funniest Movies of the Year 2008 2 Television & Film Appearances 3 References 4 External links //

Biography

Early life & career

Caliendo was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was raised in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he attended Waukesha South High School. He is of Spanish ancestry. After graduation from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Caliendo began performing stand-up comedy, taking a job as a master of ceremonies at a local comedy club. Within a year he was headlining. He made his network series debut on the 2000-2001 sketch comedy series Hype. He gained significant national exposure on the comedy series MADtv.

Caliendo has performed stand-up on such series as cable's Premium Blend, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn, The View, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. His signature 'John Madden' impression is frequently seen on FOX NFL Sunday, The Best Damn Sports Show Period and Mohr Sports. Caliendo has also appeared on Comedy Central's Comedy Central Presents, as well as many radio shows, including Mike In The Morning Show in Detroit on 101 WRIF, The Dan Le Batard Show, The Junkies, The Bob & Tom Show, Mike and Mike in the Morning, Opie and Anthony, The Don and Mike Show, Rise Guys, Bubba the Love Sponge, The John Boy and Billy Big Show, The Howard Stern Show, Mike and the Mad Dog, Elliot in the Morning, The Sports Inferno, The Rick and Bubba Show, The Roe Conn Show, Preston and Steve, and Holmberg's Morning Sickness.

Frank TV

Frank currently stars on Frank TV, his own sketch show on the Turner Broadcasting System that began airing in November 2007. Frank is its host