Harry Freedman has always been funny. In high school he was elected to the student government after making a hilarious speech about school policies that got his 600 fellow classmates rolling with laughter, while the school vice principal looked on with an expression of shock.
During his senior year at SUNY Binghamton, Harry was one of only a handful out of 2000 elite New England students, including Ivy Leaguers, to win an award as outstanding delegate at the Harvard Model United Nations. He had become a sharp debater.
After attending 3 semesters of law school in Miami Florida, Harry realized his fathers wishes for him to follow in HIS footsteps as a lawyer and judge were not his own. He did however learn to explore both sides of every issue in depth, which became invaluable for joke writing and he also excelled at Moot Court.
Over the next few years, Harry worked as a managing editor for a humor magazine and feature writer for a Miami Beach Newsweekly. Then he decided to go after his own dream – standup comedy.
When South Florida’s first comedy club opened in Hollywood Florida, on opening night, Harry “killed” for a crowd of 250 people, receiving 5 ovations in 12 minutes. That show changed his life.
He moved back to New York and the rest is history.
Harry Freedman offers clean, tasteful stand-up comedy at its best, if you’re hosting a private party, business function, award ceremony, fundraiser, retirement dinner, holiday party, birthday, or any event where you want everyone to laugh.
Whether you want straight stand-up, an emcee, or his personal specialty of customized put-ons, Harry will provide everything including sound and lights for a great show at a budget you can afford!
Harry Freedman Speaker has appeared as a stand-up comedian on Carolines Comedy Hour with Richard Jeni, Stand Up Spotlight with Rosie O’Donnell, and Comedy On the Road with John Byner. Harry can also be seen at theaters as Ray Romano’s opening act.
Over the years, Harry Freedman has toured the country, opening for many big name comics. This includes Jerry Seinfeld, Tim Allen, Dennis Leary, Andrew Dice Clay, Paul Reiser, Pat Paulson, Drew Carey (who actually opened for Harry) and many more.
He also became friends with Ray Romano and Richard Jeni. And Harry has opened for both in numerous theaters and clubs across the country, including Carolines in New York City.
Corporate Comedy Put-Ons
Can It Work For Any Group Or Organization?
ABSOLUTELY! Harry Freedman Speaker has performed his put-ons for virtually every industry and has convinced audiences that he is an expert in anything from healthcare to energy to sales and marketing. He has pretended to be anything from a White House advisor to a new Vice President of the company.
In each case, Harry’s put-ons are completely customized to the client’s need and situation. Sometimes the “spoof” takes the form of poking fun at a general topic you agree on with Harry; sometimes it’s poking fun at specific people that you and Harry select. In either case, you can rest assured it will be a hit with your group.
Location? Location? Location?
Harry Freedman Speaker has entertained for conferences outside the U.S. as well as for groups with international attendees from around the world. He has also performed for companies above the NY Stock Exchange and in the basement below Carnegie Hall, so he’s worked at the top of the financial world and at the bottom of the show business world. Regardless of the audience background, Harry is able to create material that is accessible and reachable to all.
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