SF Sketchfest pays tribute to groundbreaking and iconic comedy legend George Wallace, who will sit down for an in-depth conversation with his friend and fellow comedian, Patton Oswalt.
By the age of six, George Wallace knew he wanted to be a comedian. He always enjoyed making people
laugh, but he also knew the importance of an education. He attended the University of Akron, Ohio and
upon graduating with degrees in Transportation, Marketing/Advertising, plus advance studies in Radio and
Television from Columbia School of Broadcasting. Literally, a rags-to-riches story, Wallace went from
selling rags to VP of Advertising. Still, his dream of being a comedian had a strong hold on him. Within a
week of leaving the advertising field, he began to perform stand-up comedy and was offered a job writing
for “The Red Foxx Show.”
Wallace is currently pursuing dual coursework at University of Phoenix and DeVry.
With his writing and stand-up experience, Wallace began landing television appearances. His credits
include:
· Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
· 4 Courses with JB Smoove
· Late Night with Seth Meyers
· Gotham Comedy Live!
· The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
· The Late Show with David Letterman
· Home and Family
· Late, Late Show
· Oprah
· Joy Behar Show
· The Talk
· The View
· The Arsenio Hall Show
· National Geographic’s - Brain Games
· Chelsea Lately
· Lopez Tonight
· Bill Bellamy’s Who’s Got Jokes?
· The Mo’Nique Show
· Comics Unleashed
· Hollywood Squares
· Rosie O’Donnell
· Entertainment Tonight
· Extra
Wallace guest starred on:
· Disney Channel’s KC UNDERCOVER
· IFC’s GIGI DOES IT with David Krumholtz
· Comedy Central’s DRUNK HISTORY
· TV Land’s SOUL MAN
· TNT’s SULLIVAN AND SON
· NBC’s SCRUBS
Feature Films:
· Jericho (Lewis/Taylor Prods)
· Grow House (DJ Pooh)
· Think Like a Man Too (Tim Story)
· Funny People (Judd Apatow)
· The Ladykillers (Joel & Ethan Cohen)
· Shirin in Love (Ramin Naimi)
Wallace was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Soul Train/Centric Comedy All-Star
Awards; and won Best Stand Up Comedian at the prestigious American Comedy Awards after four
consecutive nominations. As a veteran radio personality, he has also made appearances on “The Steve
Harvey Morning Show” and is a charter member of “The Tom Joyner Morning Show.”
In 2004 Wallace appeared as the headlining star of his own show at The Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas for a
30 day run. Sin City showed its admiration by extending Wallace’s contract indefinitely and nicknaming
him “The New Mr. Vegas.” Unlike any other comedy show in Las Vegas, Wallace gave away a number of
prizes every night including CDs, DVDs, diamond necklaces, dinner at prestigious restaurants, gourmet
chocolates, tropical cruises and even a new car. He celebrated his 10th Anniversary headlining at the
Flamingo in March 2014, announced he was closing the show to head back out on the road.
Wallace regularly performs in comedy clubs across the country and is an ambassador for the United States
government, performing at military bases all over the world.
His first book, LAFF IT OFF (Chaite Press) was published in 2014. A tome of life wisdom, humor and
insight from a lifetime of observation, the book is in its third printing.
Wallace’s most recognized material is his “I Be Thinkin’” lines and jokes about everything from
conversational thoughts to political aspirations. Each show he engages members of the audience in comical
banter. If provoked, he might even throw out a few of his signature “Yo Mama” jokes. He shows his
gratitude to the audience by signing autographs and taking photos after every show.
Audience members never know what will happen at the George Wallace show. Wallace is an evolving
comedian, which is why his show is different every night. He’s always thinkin’. Fans can now get a taste of
what Wallace be thinkin’ at his website www.georgewallace.net.