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A contemporary of Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno, Mr. Nelson's extraordinary talents have been refined by a career that has included multiple appearances on the Merv Griffin Show, the Tonight Show and David Letterman. Bob has performed live thousands of times at hundreds of comedy clubs, colleges and other exciting live venues including the Las Vegas strip, Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall and on NYC's Broadway. He has also had the great honor to perform at the Ford Theatre in Washington D.C. for president Ronald Reagan. Most recently, he has performed on stage at The Grand Ole Opry.

It All Started in 1978...


 For more than four decades, Bob Nelson has been making audiences laugh across America and beyond. A contemporary of comedy legends Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno,


 Bob's remarkable journey has taken him from appearances on The Merv Griffin Show, The Tonight Show, and Late Night with David Letterman to some of the world's most iconic stages.


 From the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip and Broadway to the grandeur of Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall, Bob has performed thousands of shows for audiences of every kind.


 His career has also included the special privilege of performing for President Ronald Reagan at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. He has even performed at the legendary venue: the world-famous Grand Ole Opry.
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Bob Nelson

Comedy Legend, Actor, & Master of Characters


With a career spanning decades of iconic stand-up, television, and film, Bob Nelson is a true heavyweight of American comedy.


  • The Dangerfield Era: Bob spent eight years as the headline opening act for the legendary Rodney Dangerfield at the height of his career. He famously appeared alongside comedy icons like Roseanne Barr and Sam Kinison in two of Dangerfield’s mega-hit HBO showcases, which paved the way for his own ground-breaking, star-making HBO special, Nelson Schmelson. Along the way, he also picked up an Emmy Award in Philadelphia for a children’s television show he wrote and starred in.                                        

  • On the Silver Screen: Fans recognize Bob from his memorable supporting and starring film roles, including Nora Ephron's directorial debut This Is My Life (alongside Julie Kavner), Ivan Reitman’s blockbuster comedy Kindergarten Cop (starring Arnold Schwarzenegger), and the Zucker brothers' wild comedy Brain Donors.     

  • Live Theater & Current Ventures: After successful, long-running runs headlining his own shows in Branson, Missouri, and operating the Bob Nelson Family Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, this proud New Yorker has returned home. Bob is currently performing monthly at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson, New York, with his hit show Bob Nelson and Friends, while continuing to build out new live shows, television projects, and creative digital ventures across Long Island.
   Watching Bob Nelson perform live is like seeing several great comedians wrapped into one unforgettable act.

   From beloved characters such as the endearingly awkward Eppy Epperman and the punch-drunk boxer Jiffy Jeff to a cast of other hilarious creations, Bob brings a level of originality and laughter that few performers can match.

    His legendary "Football Routine" remains a comedy classic, while "Morning," the charming tale of a farmer and a duck, stands as a masterclass in one-man showmanship. 



   Yet Bob's talents extend far beyond character comedy. His ability to weave personal stories and sharp observations about everyday life places him among the very best stand-up comedians.



   Every performance is packed with spontaneity, boundless energy, and unexpected moments that leave audiences amazed and delighted.



   Throughout his remarkable career, Bob Nelson has earned a reputation as one of America's most gifted and versatile comedic performers, captivating audiences with a style that is uniquely his own.
 Watching Bob Nelson perform live is like seeing several great comedians wrapped into one unforgettable act.

 From beloved characters such as the endearingly awkward Eppy Epperman and the punch-drunk boxer Jiffy Jeff to a cast of other hilarious creations, Bob brings a level of originality and laughter that few performers can match.

 His legendary "Football Routine" remains a comedy classic, while "Morning," the charming tale of a farmer and a duck, stands as a masterclass in one-man showmanship.

 Yet Bob's talents extend far beyond character comedy. His ability to weave personal stories and sharp observations about everyday life places him among the very best stand-up comedians.
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