Tom Shadyac
Keynote Speaker: Director, Screenwriter & Producer Known for "Liar, Liar," "Bruce Almighty" & "Ace Ventura"; Author, "Life's Operating Manual"
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Tom Shadyac Biography
Tom Shadyac, a director, screenwriter, producer, and author, is known for his work in Hollywood, notably for directing comedy films such as "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," "The Nutty Professor," "Liar, Liar," "Patch Adams," and "Bruce Almighty." These films have grossed nearly $2 billion.
In 2010, Shadyac shifted his focus and directed his first documentary, "I AM," which centers on two key questions: What's wrong with our world, and what can we do about it? This move marked his retirement from the comedy genre. Additionally, Shadyac has served as an executive producer for "Brian Banks" and has been recognized with the Humanitas Prize in the Documentaries category for "I AM" and the Audience Award for Best Fiction Feature at the LA Film Festival for "Brian Banks."
Beyond his work in film, Shadyac has been a professor of communication at Pepperdine University's Seaver College and has taught film at the University of Colorado Boulder. He currently teaches at the University of Memphis. Shadyac is also an author, having published "Life's Operating Manual" in 2013. More recently, in 2018, he opened a non-profit climbing gym and community center called Memphis Rox.
Following a 2007 bicycle accident that resulted in post-concussion syndrome, Shadyac made significant changes in his life. He sold most of his possessions, donated large sums, and opened a homeless shelter in Charlottesville, Virginia. Shadyac relocated to the exclusive Paradise Cove trailer park in Malibu, California, and wrote about his experiences in his book.
Shadyac, of Irish and Lebanese descent, is an outspoken Christian, equating the concept of "God" with "mystery source." He continues to inspire many through his public speaking engagements, sharing his belief in the human spirit. His television appearances include "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "The View," "Nightline," and Rosie O'Donnell's nationally syndicated radio show. Shadyac has also received two Emmy nominations for his interviews of iconic documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and religious leader Irwin Kula for Outside TV.
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Tom Shadyac is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Entertainers and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Shadyac for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Tom Shadyac generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Adam Sandler, Brian Grazer and Ken Burns. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Shadyac for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Tom Shadyac for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tom Shadyac, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Shadyac, 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 Tom Shadyac speak about?
Tom Shadyac is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Entertainers, Authors, Inspirational and Celebrity. -
Where does Tom Shadyac travel from?
Tom Shadyac generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Tom Shadyac?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Shadyac 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 Tom Shadyac 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 Tom Shadyac 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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