Gary Owen

Gary Owen

Keynote Speaker: Comedian

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Gary Owen Biography

"Brother's got the WESTSIDE, trailer park's got DOUBLEWIDES!!" comedian Gary Owen is the only white guy to ever host B.E.T.'s "Comicview". Many people recognize comedian Gary Owen as the dancing "Mr. Broccoli" in the blockbuster movie "Daddy Day Care" with Eddie Murphy. Or as the goofy redneck deputy in the movie "Held Up" with Jamie Foxx.

Owen, was always the "class clown" when comedian Gary Owen was growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio. After high school, comedian Gary Owen got serious and enlisted in the Navy. Comedian Gary Owen was chosen for the prestigious Presidential Honor Guard. Spinning rifles and carrying flags for George Bush and Bill Clinton turned out to be the wrong job for a funny guy. "I was always smiling," comedian Gary Owen remembers. "So I got yelled at for smiling all the time."

After leaving his ceremonial position, Owen became a military police officer at the Naval Installations on Coronado Island in San Diego. But comedian Gary Owen was too much of a pushover to be a cop. Comedian Gary Owen made only two arrests in three years. "I was the worst," he admits. During that time, though, comedian Gary Owen embarked on his true calling - stand-up comedy. One night while hanging with his service buddies, Owen worked up the nerve to go at a nightclub. After only a year of doing stand-up, comedian Gary Owen was named "Funniest Serviceman in America."

Off the military base, it was the Black nightclubs that gave him his real breaks: "The only place I could get on stage regularly," he recalls, "was in the so-called 'hood' in San Diego. Then I thought, "Why don't I make fun of black and whites?" We're both sitting here. That's when I started addressing the different black and white issues… interracial dating and social issues. I like to deal with issues white guys aren't supposed to talk about."

Owen never pretended to be one of the homeboys. Basically, I would ask question, like, 'I don't know what a "boo" (a term of affection) is. Do I have this right? Am I thinking right? And they'd laugh because I was so honest about it.'

San Diego's African-American community embraced him, and comedian Gary Owen went onto win the "Funniest Black Comedian in San Diego" contest. That led to his first big gig at Los Angeles' Comedy Store. Then in July of '97 comedian Gary Owen auditioned for BET's "Comic View." Two appearances on the multi-cultural comedy showcase won him his own one-hour "Grandstand" show. At the end of the season comedian Gary Owen was selected from the year's four "Grandstanders" to be the host. Owen was excited because he'd always been a huge "Comic View" fan.

Comedian Gary Owen has numerous appearances on Comedy Central, as well as hosting MUN2's hit comedy show "Loco Comedy Jam". Not one to sit and wait for things to happen, comedian Gary Owen recently released his first comedy CD " Live from Tampa" and his first comedy DVD "Breakin Out The Park". One things for sure, when people see comedian Gary Owen live on stage, they keep coming back over and over again.

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Gary Owen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedy, Entertainers and Celebrity.

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Gary Owen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Comedy, Entertainers and Celebrity. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Gary Owen can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Chris Gethard, Corey Holcomb and Sherri Shepherd. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gary Owen for an upcoming event.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/07/2024.

  • How do I book Gary Owen to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gary Owen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Gary Owen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Gary Owen or any other speaker of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Gary Owen for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Gary Owen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gary Owen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

  • What topics does Gary Owen speak about?

    Gary Owen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedy, Entertainers and Celebrity.

  • Who is the agent for Gary Owen?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gary Owen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gary Owen for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gary Owen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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