Tony Powell – Bio

Veteran stand-up comic/writer Tony Powell’s television appearances include USA Live on USA Networks, “A&E Comedy on the Road” and NBC’s “Showtime at the Apollo” to name a few. Tony has appeared in several national commercials including Visa All Star Café with Andre Agassi, Ritz Crackers, Dawn Dishwashing Liquid, Fila, Heineken, and he was also the national radio spokesperson for both the Miller Genuine Draft and U.S. Army. As a stand-up comedian Tony has worked as a warm-up for Bill Cosby and Nickelodeon’s “Keenan and Kel”. He has performed in the nations premier comedy clubs. The Improv in Santa Monica, CA, The Ice House in Pasadena, CA,Charlie Goodnights in North Carolina, Gotham Comedy Club, The Comic Strip, Carolines, Dangerfields, all in New York City are just a few of the venues in which Tony has shared his comedic gifts . He’s opened for major recording artists such as O’Jays, Spinners, Whispers, The Jets, GQ and The Platters . He ‘s been a regular at The Cesear Pocono Resorts, The Tropicana and Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.