George Wallace (comedian)
| George Wallace | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 21, 1952 Atlanta, Georgia United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Parent(s) | Mary Lou and George Wallace, Sr. |
| Relative(s) | Steve Wallace (nephew) |
| Website | georgewallace |
George Wallace (born July 21, 1952) is an American comedian and actor.
He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Mary Lou and George Wallace, Sr. Wallace was educated at Lynwood Park Elementary School and Lynwood Park High School.
His mother died when he was sixteen, prompting him to move to Ohio where he found a job with Firestone Tire. As part of the company's tuition reimbursement program, Wallace enrolled in the University of Akron, in Akron, Ohio, where he studied transportation, marketing and advertising.
Upon graduation, Wallace moved to New York City in pursuit of his childhood dream of being a comedian. At first, success in comedy proved elusive and Wallace worked as a salesman for an advertising agency to pay the bills.
Wallace's break came when one of his clients opened a comedy club. The club owner was amused by Wallace's natural humor and friendly demeanor and offered him the chance to perform stand-up comedy. In 1977, Wallace walked on stage for the first time, wearing a preacher's robe and calling himself The Right Reverend Dr. George Wallace. His routine was completely improvised.
He stayed in New York City for several years, perfecting his craft and living with friend and fellow comedian Jerry Seinfeld.
In 1978, Wallace moved to the West Coast, where he quickly became recognized as a talented young comedian. After one of his performances, producers from The Redd Foxx Show asked him to write for the popular series.
However, after only one year of writing, Wallace returned to the stage. He became a regular at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, California, which also featured artists including Richard Pryor, Rodney Dangerfield, Roseanne Barr, Jay Leno and Robin Williams. Wallace also took his comedy show on the road, opening for George Benson, Diana Ross, Donna Summer and Smokey Robinson, among others.
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