Age, Biography and Wiki
| Who is it? | Actor, Producer, Writer |
| Birth Day | July 31, 1957 |
| Birth Place | The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States |
| Age | 66 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Subject(s) | Stand-up |
| Notable works and roles | The Aristocrats, The Green Room with Paul Provenza, ¡Satiristas! |
| Website | twitter.com/paulprovenza |
Net worth
Paul Provenza, a versatile talent in the entertainment industry, is a renowned actor, producer, and writer based in the United States. With a diverse portfolio of work spanning across various mediums, Provenza's net worth is estimated to be between $100K and $1M in 2024. With his remarkable skills and contributions to the field, Provenza has garnered success and recognition throughout his career. His ability to effortlessly adapt to different roles and his exceptional creative abilities have established him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
Biography/Timeline
Todd N Tyler Radio Empire "2/24 4-1 Paul Provenza" on April 24, 2017
Provenza was born and grew up in the Pelham Parkway section of the Bronx, New York City, and graduated in 1975 from the Bronx High School of Science. In high school, he started performing stand-up comedy, making his stage debut at age 17 at the original The Improv in Manhattan. He continued performing while attending the University of Pennsylvania, taking a year's leave of absence to study in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. While at RADA, he joined a classical repertory theater group, becoming one of few Americans to perform the role of Romeo on the London stage. He graduated in 1979 from the University of Pennsylvania, the year it awarded its first Theatre Arts degree. At Penn, he wrote for the Pennsylvania Punch Bowl and was a cast member of the Mask and Wig Club, where he has returned numerous times to perform in the annual Intercollegiate Comedy Festival.
Provenza made his first appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson on March 25, 1983. Additional television work includes hosting a short-lived Nickelodeon TV show from 1988 until 1989 called Kids Court, appearing as Patrick in Empty Nest, and playing Dr. Phil Capra in Season 6 of CBS's Northern Exposure, opposite Teri Polo.
In May, 2010, Provenza's book, ¡Satiristas!, with photography by Dan Dion was released by Harper-Collins. It features in-depth interviews with Stephen Colbert, Bill Maher, George Carlin, Marc Maron, among others.
In 2011, Provenza began developing a new show called Set List - Stand-Up Without A Net. The show was originally devised by Troy Conrad and features stand-up comedians who are made to improvise their sets based on suggestions they receive. After successful appearances at worldwide comedy festivals including Just For Laughs, the Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe, it was picked up for television by UK broadcaster Sky Atlantic. The series included performers Robin Williams, Drew Carey and Frank Skinner and was also broadcast in Australia on ABC2
Provenza was Master of Ceremonies at the 2012 Reason Rally held on the mall in Washington, DC, welcoming a crowd of approximately 30,000.
Getting Doug With High along with Kelly Carlin on January 29, 2014
The Tony Perkins Show Episode 52 featuring Gary Stein on July 25, 2015
The Rubin Report Episode 32 along with David Silverman on April 29, 2016
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