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Tony Woods is woven into the fabric of the comedy community! Stand Up has been his passion for more than 25 years and counting! Some enthusiasts say that this Father/ Son/ Brother/ Uncle/ Friend is a legend in the business. He has been spreading laughter in over 100 different countries.
Starting from humble beginnings, Tony was born in North Carolina and raised in the D.C. area. While building his grassroots global fanbase, Woods put in work. Tony kicked his career off with several classic performances on hit TV series including Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam hosted by Martin Lawrence on HBO, followed up by a brilliant performance on Comedy Central Presents Tony Woods. It has been on ever since.
In 2021, on one of the biggest nights of his extensive career, Dave Chappelle, a friend whose bond with Tony is more like that of a brother, received the Mark Twain Prize Award for comedy. During his speech, Dave took a moment to express his love and admiration for Tony Woods. While learning how to become a stand up comedian, Dave said, “You were the first person I ever saw do it absolutely right!”
Tony has made countless television appearances from Comedy Central Presents to The Judge Jerry Springer Show! Check out his hilarious episode on the hit HBO/ Max series That Damn Michael Che Show. Also, his jocular set on the hit Netflix Comedy Series: They Ready presented by Tiffany Haddish was hilariously timeless. This seasoned veteran in the comedy business, is recognized not only by fans but by his peers as one of the best and most engaging comedians in the business.
Tony Woods is a US Navy Veteran that loves giving back to his fellow service members by touring with the Comedy Central USO and World Comedy Tours, making him an international fan favorite. He has been seen on hit shows such as Last Comic Standing, A&E’s Caroline’s Comedy Hour, P. Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy, Showtime at the Apollo, NBC’s Friday Night Videos, Just for Laughs, NYPD Blue, HACK, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, HBO Comedy Spot and Australia’s - The Footy Show and the film The Brooklyn Project.
His festival appearances include triumphs at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, HBO's U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado, the Melbourne Comedy Festival and became a favorite at the Sydney Comedy Festival.
With his playful and cool demeanor, combined with sharp and mischievous subject matter, Tony is known for creating material that is undeniably some of the most classic, hilarious, silly, entertaining stand up comedy art on every level. If you see him coming to a comedy club near you; GET YOUR TICKETS and take a magic ride on an unparalleled evening of comedic gold!