John Ondrasik

John Ondrasik

Keynote Speaker: Singer-Songwriter, Front Man of "Five For Fighting" & Philanthropist

John Ondrasik Biography

John Ondrasik, an American singer-songwriter and pianist, performs under the stage name Five for Fighting. Ondrasik is distinguished for his piano-based soft rock tracks, including notable hits like "Superman (It's Not Easy)," "100 Years", and "The Riddle". Ondrasik's repertoire includes six studio albums, one EP, and a series of live albums. Ondrasik's track "Superman" earned a Grammy nomination in 2002. In addition, Ondrasik's music has been incorporated into 350 films, TV shows, and advertisements. With the release of his two Platinum-selling albums, "America Town" and "The Battle for Everything," Ondrasik has received one Grammy and one AMA nomination.

Ondrasik's impact extends beyond the music industry. Many of his songs have illuminated the soundtracks of TV shows like "Hawaii Five-0", "JAG", and "American Ninja Warrior", as well as "Code Black" where he covered Gary Go's track "Open Arms". For the film "Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer", he recorded a poignant track titled "Song For The Innocents". His music has also graced the Billboard charts, with songs including "World" (2006) and "Chances" (2009).

Notably, Ondrasik has utilized his music to comment on pressing geopolitical events. He penned "Blood on My Hands" in critique of the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, and "Can One Man Save the World?" reflecting on the war in Ukraine. His most recent release, "'Ok' (We Are Not OK)" addresses the rising of antisemitism worldwide. Ondrasik's philanthropic efforts include supporting military and veterans, spreading awareness about slavery and human trafficking, and raising funds for various charities.

Since 2012, Ondrasik has been an active public speaker, delivering presentations at TEDx, The Salk Institute, American Cancer Society, and Virgin Unite. His talks focus on themes of creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration.

Ondrasik holds a degree in applied science and mathematics from the University of California, Los Angeles.

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John Ondrasik Videos

A Special Look: John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting)
"OK" (We Are Not OK) Official Music Video
Five for Fighting - Can One Man Save The World ft. The Ukrainian Orchestra

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What topics does John Ondrasik speak about?

John Ondrasik is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Music, Military, Entertainers, Veterans, Celebrity, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Non-Profit, Geopolitics and World Affairs.

Where does John Ondrasik travel from?

John Ondrasik generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for John Ondrasik?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Ondrasik 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 John Ondrasik 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 John Ondrasik 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.


John Ondrasik is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Music and Military. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Ondrasik for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. John Ondrasik generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gary Sinise, Rob Riggle and Mark Wahlberg. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Ondrasik for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 22/04/2025.

John Ondrasik Videos

A Special Look: John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting)
"OK" (We Are Not OK) Official Music Video
Five for Fighting - Can One Man Save The World ft. The Ukrainian Orchestra
Blood On My Hands - White House
  • How do I book John Ondrasik to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like John Ondrasik 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 John Ondrasik, 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 John Ondrasik or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book John Ondrasik for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for John Ondrasik, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire John Ondrasik, 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 John Ondrasik speak about?

    John Ondrasik is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Music, Military, Entertainers, Veterans, Celebrity, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Non-Profit, Geopolitics and World Affairs.
  • Where does John Ondrasik travel from?

    John Ondrasik generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for John Ondrasik?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Ondrasik 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 John Ondrasik 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 John Ondrasik 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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