Orlando Jones: Celebrity Emcee
Actor, comedian, and conference emcee Orlando Jones combines humor, storytelling, and technology insight to engage audiences and guide conversations across business, entertainment, and culture.
Quick Facts:
- Actor, comedian, writer, producer, and conference emcee.
- Screen credits include American Gods, Sleepy Hollow, and Drumline.
- Founder of Legion of Creatives.
- Experience exploring emerging technology and digital storytelling.
Formats:
- Conference emcee, event host, moderated conversations
Audiences:
- Corporate conferences, technology events, entertainment industry gatherings, marketing forums, universities, and cultural events.
Outcomes:
- An energetic host who combines humor with relevant conversation.
- Engaging speaker introductions, guest interviews, and program transitions.
- Perspectives connecting entertainment, technology, and audience participation.
- Travels from: Los Angeles, CA
- **US Fee range: On Request
Talent Services
Keynote Topics:
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- Turning employees into customers and fans
- New ways to connect/ engage with your audience
- Use of emerging technologies in this space (In The Know)
- Role of Fandom in Corporate Social Responsibility
Talent Short Bio
Orlando Jones is an actor, comedian, writer, producer, and conference emcee with experience spanning entertainment, digital storytelling, and audience engagement.
His screen credits include American Gods, Sleepy Hollow, Drumline, and Swagger. As founder of Legion of Creatives, he has also explored emerging approaches to content and fan experiences.
Orlando’s work includes collaboration with technology commentator Shelly Palmer on generative AI, Web3, and emerging technologies, alongside engagement with fan studies and digital communities.
He has addressed audiences at the Congressional Black Caucus, Summit Mountain Series, and institutions including USC’s Annenberg School, MIT, and UCLA.
As a host, Orlando combines comic timing with an engaging conversational style, helping audiences connect with speakers, ideas, and the event’s wider purpose.
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