Wayne Cotter

Wayne Cotter

Keynote Speaker: Computer Engineer Turned Stand-Up Comedian, Event Emcee & Talk Show Personality; Former Host of "Comic Strip Live"

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Wayne Cotter Biography

Wayne Cotter is a veteran of the talk shows, having appeared dozens of times with both David Letterman and Jay Leno. A top nationally touring comedian, Cotter hosted the Fox Television Network series "Comic Strip Live" for many years, and has been nominated as "Best Standup Comedian" in the American Comedy Awards.

Although he studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania and began a career with a New Jersey computer company, before long Cotter started moonlighting as a Philadelphia comedian. He continued this double life for some time, and ultimately came to the visionary conclusion that the computer industry was going nowhere and left town to pursue showbusiness full time.

Almost immediately, he became a frequent guest of Jay Leno and David Letterman and a fixture on the national comedy circuit. He was also honored to be one of the last new comedians to debut with Johnny Carson. He went on to appear regularly on many shows, including "Politically Incorrect" with Bill Maher, and ultimately became the host of his own show on the Fox network, "Comic Strip Live." Additionally, Cotter was the host of the Discovery Channel's "Amazing America" and has appeared in feature films such as "Spy Hard" and "The Aristocrats." He continues to be a sought-after master of ceremonies and entertainer for corporate events, effectively leveraging his background in technology and engineering to connect with a variety of audiences.

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Wayne Cotter Speaking Topics

EVENT EMCEE

With years of network TV experience as both standup comedian and emcee, Wayne has had enormous success bringing his clean, quick-thinking, energetic and adaptable performance skills to corporate gatherings. He has earned countless rave responses from audiences, clients and producers. And thanks to his computer engineering background, he’s formed a unique bond with businesses and audiences across the tech industry.

Today, he has drawn on his flexible emceeing talents, his television performing experience and his technological skills to perform as a virtual emcee from his own fully-equipped home studio.

Wayne Cotter Videos

Field Effect with Wayne Cotter
Wayne Cotter and The Spelling Bee
Why computer engineering is like standup comedy: Wayne Cotter at TEDx

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How much does it cost to book Wayne Cotter for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Wayne Cotter, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Wayne Cotter are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Wayne Cotter, 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 Wayne Cotter speak about?

Wayne Cotter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Host & Emcee, Comedy, Entertainers, Technology, College and Motivational.

Where does Wayne Cotter travel from?

Wayne Cotter 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 Wayne Cotter?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Wayne Cotter 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 Wayne Cotter 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 Wayne Cotter 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.


Wayne Cotter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Host & Emcee, Comedy and Entertainers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Wayne Cotter for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Wayne Cotter 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 Ben Stein, Roy Firestone and Greg Schwem. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Wayne Cotter for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Wayne Cotter Speaking Topics

  • EVENT EMCEE

    With years of network TV experience as both standup comedian and emcee, Wayne has had enormous success bringing his clean, quick-thinking, energetic and adaptable performance skills to corporate gatherings. He has earned countless rave responses from audiences, clients and producers. And thanks to his computer engineering background, he’s formed a unique bond with businesses and audiences across the tech industry.

    Today, he has drawn on his flexible emceeing talents, his television performing experience and his technological skills to perform as a virtual emcee from his own fully-equipped home studio.

Wayne Cotter Videos

Field Effect with Wayne Cotter
Wayne Cotter and The Spelling Bee
Why computer engineering is like standup comedy: Wayne Cotter at TEDx
  • How do I book Wayne Cotter to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Wayne Cotter, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Wayne Cotter are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Wayne Cotter, 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 Wayne Cotter speak about?

    Wayne Cotter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Host & Emcee, Comedy, Entertainers, Technology, College and Motivational.
  • Where does Wayne Cotter travel from?

    Wayne Cotter 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 Wayne Cotter?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Wayne Cotter 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 Wayne Cotter 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 Wayne Cotter 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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