Tommy Davidson to grace the stage of the Orlando Improv
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Published by Sareth Ney on Oct. 31, 2017 at 1:06 a.m.
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Photo credit: tommycat.net
ORLANDO, Fla. – Tommy Davidson will be performing two comedy sets on two different dates at the Orlando Improv, on Nov. 24 through Nov. 25. He is an actor, comedian, fashion designer and writer.
Davidson started performing stand-up comedy in Washington. After performing at several comedy clubs and developing a following, a major concert promoter discovered him. He was the opening act for Patti LaBelle, Kenny G and Luther Vandross. He met Robert Townsend at Comedy Act Theatre and his acting career began.
Television programs Davidson consisted of: “CBS Summer Playhouse”, “Kid ‘n’ Play”, “Roc”, “The Commish”, “Martin”, “A Cool Like That Christmas”, “In Living Color”, “Boston Common”, “Between Brothers”, “Cousin Skeeter”, “Malcolm & Eddie”, “The Wonderful World of Disney” “The Proud Family Shorties”, “The Scream Team”, “MADtv”, “The Bernie Mac Show”, “Everybody Hates Chris”, “Pimp 24/7”, “Real Husbands of Hollywood” HusHand “Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens”. He also provided voiceover work for: “Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man”, “The Ren & Stimpy Show”, “Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child”, “Lilo & Stitch: The Series”, “The Proud Family Movie”, “The Proud Family”, “Youngin’s” and “Black Dynamite”. Comedy specials included: “On Strength From New York”, “Illin’ in Philly”, “Takin’ it to DC” and “Chocolate Sundaes”. “In Living Color” was presented the “Groundbreaking Award” by TV Land. It was delivered by Whoopi Goldberg. On Oct. 1, 2016—his television series, “Vacation Creation”, premiered on the CW Network. Along with Andrea Faczco, the show presented the viewers several exotic locations around the world.
Films Davidson could be seen in were: “Strictly Business”, “Ace Venture: When Nature Calls”, “Booty Call”, “Plump Fiction”, “Woo”, “Pros & Cons”, “Bamboozled”, “Juwanna Mann”, “Funky Monkey”, “Black Dynamite”, “Dance Fu”, “Who Killed Soul Glow?”, “Dying Laughing”, “Womack/Sleep N’Eats”, “I Am Comic” and “Enter the Fist and the Golden Fleece”. He portrayed “Big Daddy” in the upcoming film, “Frat Pack”, which is due out some time in 2017. He was uncredited for “CB4”.
As a writer, Davidson wrote the following: “NESN Comedy All-Stars” (one episode), “Premium Blend” (three episodes), “In Living Color” (two episodes), “Tommy Davidson: Illin’ in Philly” and the documentary titled “The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime”.
Tongue In Cheek by Tommy Davidson is Davidson’s clothing line. His company specializes in formal dress attire, ranging from ties to pocket squares.
Tickets to attend Davidson’s performances at the Orlando Improv are $20 each and exclude fees.
Davidson started performing stand-up comedy in Washington. After performing at several comedy clubs and developing a following, a major concert promoter discovered him. He was the opening act for Patti LaBelle, Kenny G and Luther Vandross. He met Robert Townsend at Comedy Act Theatre and his acting career began.
Television programs Davidson consisted of: “CBS Summer Playhouse”, “Kid ‘n’ Play”, “Roc”, “The Commish”, “Martin”, “A Cool Like That Christmas”, “In Living Color”, “Boston Common”, “Between Brothers”, “Cousin Skeeter”, “Malcolm & Eddie”, “The Wonderful World of Disney” “The Proud Family Shorties”, “The Scream Team”, “MADtv”, “The Bernie Mac Show”, “Everybody Hates Chris”, “Pimp 24/7”, “Real Husbands of Hollywood” HusHand “Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens”. He also provided voiceover work for: “Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man”, “The Ren & Stimpy Show”, “Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child”, “Lilo & Stitch: The Series”, “The Proud Family Movie”, “The Proud Family”, “Youngin’s” and “Black Dynamite”. Comedy specials included: “On Strength From New York”, “Illin’ in Philly”, “Takin’ it to DC” and “Chocolate Sundaes”. “In Living Color” was presented the “Groundbreaking Award” by TV Land. It was delivered by Whoopi Goldberg. On Oct. 1, 2016—his television series, “Vacation Creation”, premiered on the CW Network. Along with Andrea Faczco, the show presented the viewers several exotic locations around the world.
Films Davidson could be seen in were: “Strictly Business”, “Ace Venture: When Nature Calls”, “Booty Call”, “Plump Fiction”, “Woo”, “Pros & Cons”, “Bamboozled”, “Juwanna Mann”, “Funky Monkey”, “Black Dynamite”, “Dance Fu”, “Who Killed Soul Glow?”, “Dying Laughing”, “Womack/Sleep N’Eats”, “I Am Comic” and “Enter the Fist and the Golden Fleece”. He portrayed “Big Daddy” in the upcoming film, “Frat Pack”, which is due out some time in 2017. He was uncredited for “CB4”.
As a writer, Davidson wrote the following: “NESN Comedy All-Stars” (one episode), “Premium Blend” (three episodes), “In Living Color” (two episodes), “Tommy Davidson: Illin’ in Philly” and the documentary titled “The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime”.
Tongue In Cheek by Tommy Davidson is Davidson’s clothing line. His company specializes in formal dress attire, ranging from ties to pocket squares.
Tickets to attend Davidson’s performances at the Orlando Improv are $20 each and exclude fees.
Tommy Davidson's upcoming appearances:
Nov. 16 - The Hartford Funny Bone, Hartford, Conn.
Nov. 17 - The Hartford Funny Bone, Hartford, Conn.
Nov. 18 - The Hartford Funny Bone, Hartford, Conn.
Nov. 24 - Orlando Improv, Orlando, Fla.
Nov. 25 - Orlando Improv, Orlando, Fla.
Dec. 7 - The American Comedy Club, San Diego
Dec. 8 - The American Comedy Club, San Diego
Dec. 9 - The American Comedy Club, San Diego
Dec. 14 - The Richmond Funnybone Comedy Club & Restaurant, Richmond, Va.
Dec. 15 - The Richmond Funnybone Comedy Club & Restaurant, Richmond, Va.
Dec. 16 - The Richmond Funnybone Comedy Club & Restaurant, Richmond, Va.
Dec. 17 - The Richmond Funnybone Comedy Club & Restaurant, Richmond, Va.
Dec. 21 - Stand Up Live, Phoenix
Dec. 22 - Stand Up Live, Phoenix
Dec. 22 - The Tempe Improv, Tempe, Ariz.
Dec. 23 - The Tempe Improv, Tempe, Ariz.
Dec. 29 - Baltimore Comedy Club, Baltimore
Dec. 30 – The Tempe Improv, Tempe, Ariz.
Dec. 31 – The Tempe Improv, Tempe, Ariz.
Jan. 14 - James L. Knight Center, Miami
Jan. 20 - Yoshi's, Oakland, Calif.
Jan. 21 - Yoshi's, Oakland, Calif.
Jan. 27 - Cannery Casino & Hotel, Las Vegas
Feb. 9 - King’s Theater, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Feb. 10 - New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, N.J.
Nov. 16 - The Hartford Funny Bone, Hartford, Conn.
Nov. 17 - The Hartford Funny Bone, Hartford, Conn.
Nov. 18 - The Hartford Funny Bone, Hartford, Conn.
Nov. 24 - Orlando Improv, Orlando, Fla.
Nov. 25 - Orlando Improv, Orlando, Fla.
Dec. 7 - The American Comedy Club, San Diego
Dec. 8 - The American Comedy Club, San Diego
Dec. 9 - The American Comedy Club, San Diego
Dec. 14 - The Richmond Funnybone Comedy Club & Restaurant, Richmond, Va.
Dec. 15 - The Richmond Funnybone Comedy Club & Restaurant, Richmond, Va.
Dec. 16 - The Richmond Funnybone Comedy Club & Restaurant, Richmond, Va.
Dec. 17 - The Richmond Funnybone Comedy Club & Restaurant, Richmond, Va.
Dec. 21 - Stand Up Live, Phoenix
Dec. 22 - Stand Up Live, Phoenix
Dec. 22 - The Tempe Improv, Tempe, Ariz.
Dec. 23 - The Tempe Improv, Tempe, Ariz.
Dec. 29 - Baltimore Comedy Club, Baltimore
Dec. 30 – The Tempe Improv, Tempe, Ariz.
Dec. 31 – The Tempe Improv, Tempe, Ariz.
Jan. 14 - James L. Knight Center, Miami
Jan. 20 - Yoshi's, Oakland, Calif.
Jan. 21 - Yoshi's, Oakland, Calif.
Jan. 27 - Cannery Casino & Hotel, Las Vegas
Feb. 9 - King’s Theater, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Feb. 10 - New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, N.J.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sareth Ney is the journalist for A Quarter and Dream Pictures. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications from Colorado State University-Pueblo. He is a former apprentice to master of horror, Clive Barker. He is a Wu-Tang Clan inspired superhero, Wu-Man Chu. He is an award-winning short filmmaker; his goal is to write 150 articles in select time zones, he inducts every article into his hall of fame, is a stand-up comedian, motivational speaker, philanthropist, founder and co-host of Pueblo's Independent Multimedia Podcast, is the festival director at Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival and Corazon Comedy Festival.
