So what makes Dunham stand out from other stand-up comedians? He is a ventriloquist. Dunham has honed in on his comedic skills and perfected his impeccable technique. The audience usually forgets there is a person behind the puppets. The comedian's characters (puppets) have more personality than a lot of actual people. Get Jeff Dunham tickets and see the ventriloquist perform.
He has received multiple critical achievements and has even had his profile featured on CBS's 60 Minutes II.
The interview was conducted by correspondent and actress Candice Bergen, daughter of the great ventriloquist Edgar Bergen. After the interview, Ms. Bergen called Jeff "flat out funny." Dunham was voted the "Funniest Male Stand-Up Comic" at the American Comedy Awards, an honor shared with the likes of Robin Williams, Jerry Seinfeld and Jeff Foxworthy. Last year, fans were able to cast their votes online and picked Jeff as the number one Comedian for Comedy Central's "Stand-Up Showdown." He was selected out of the hundreds of excellent comedians from across the country, which displays his mass appeal. The comedian and his famous puppet, Walter, have appeared on shows like "Entertainment Tonight," "Good Morning America," and "Hollywood Squares."
You could say Jeff is a workaholic since he performs 40 weeks and 250 dates a year in comedy clubs, concerts venues and other private functions. He is one of the most sought-after entertainers working today and has received numerous awards, such as the prestigious "Ventriloquist of the Year." Jeff is the only comedian to win this award twice. TNN Music City News Country Awards nominated Jeff "Comedian of the Year." Some of the comedian's colorful characters include Peanut, Walter and Jose Jalapeno. Dunham has added two new co-stars to the lineup with Sweet Daddy Dee, who is the showbiz manager, and Bubba J, a white trash, buck-toothed puppet. The latter makes NASCAR his second religion. All walks of life have enjoyed Jeff's performances, from young to old, doctors to bikers; they all return to see the antics of one man.
It's hard not to remember the comedian's characters. Jeff believes that if the audience walks away thinking those puppets were funny, rather than he was a great Ventriloquist, he has completed his mission. Last year, Dunham sold-out shows at the comedy festival in Las Vegas and Just for Laughs festival in Toronto. In 2008, his successful Christmas Special was the highest rated show in Comedy Central history. In early 2009, the stand-up signed a contract with Comedy Central that will allow him not only to be featured on television and DVD specials, but also consumer products and a 60-city Comedy Central Live tour.
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