Craig Shoemaker
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Craig Shoemaker (2011)
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November 15, 1958 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, film, books |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Genres | Observational comedy |
| Subject(s) | Impressions, everyday life, marriage, parenting |
| Website | www.craigshoemaker.com |
Craig Shoemaker (born November 15, 1958) is an American comedian, writer, and voice actor. He is best known for his baritone-voiced character, The Lovemaster, which he routinely portrays in his comedy act. In 1997 he was named Funniest Male Stand-Up Comic at the American Comedy Awards.
Shoemaker grew up in the Philadelphia area and graduated from Springfield Township High School. He first attended Temple University, financing himself by working as a bartender and MC for comedy acts, but later transferred to California University of Pennsylvania and received a bachelor of arts degree with majors in radio, television and theater.
His first acting role was a guest spot as an entertainment reporter on ABC’s Matlock. He later starred in a guest role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, portraying the ghost of a boxer. He has since been a guest on many TV series, such as Sliders, Spin City, Diagnosis Murder, Parks & Recreation, and The Bold & The Beautiful. He has also acted in several feature films, such as Scream 2, Safe House, Pleasantville and National Lampoon's Totally Baked: A Potumentary. Most recently Craig has been writing for the hit Netflix series Fuller House.
Shoemaker has also had several television stand-up specials on networks such as Comedy Central and Showtime (titled "Daditude"). His signature character from his stand-up, the lecherous, deep-voiced "Lovemaster" eventually inspired a film in 1997.
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