[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_id=”wil_comedian_resume” css=”.vc_custom_1480363850597{margin-right: 150px !important;margin-left: 150px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”COMEDIAN RESUME” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][vc_column_text]Wil began his career as a stand up comedian in Los Angeles at the two most famous proving grounds in America, the Improvisation and the Comedy Store. There he met David Letterman, who took him on to write and perform on his morning talk show. After dozens of appearances with Dave, Jay Leno and legend Johnny Carson, Wil was tapped to host his own national talk show, the Wil Shriner show in 1987. 200 shows later and after three emmy nominations the show ended but Wil continues to do his stand up comedy and to work as a celebrity host and MC at events around the world.
Wil has made over 50 appearances with David Letterman, Jay Leno, Bill Maher and Johnny Carson.
He has appeared at dozens of casinos in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Atlantic City and Reno with: Joan Rivers, Jerry Seinfeld, John Denver, Loretta Lynn, Tom Jones, The Gatlins, Neil Sedaka, Tony Bennett and Jay Leno.
Television Appearances
- The Late Show with David Letterman
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
- The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson
- Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher
- ABC Home SHow
- The Wil Shriner Show
- The Tavis Smiley Show
Casinos and Cruise Lines
- Caesars (Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Lake Tahoe)
- Harrahs (Reno, Lake Tahoe, Atlantic City)
- The Desert Inn, The Alladin, The Riveria (Las Vegas)
- Irvine Meadows and The Greek Theatre
- Princess Cruise and Royal Caribean Cruises
Numerous Charity appearances for
- Make a Wish
- Duke Childrens
- Joe Dimaggio Hospitals
Recent Live Shows
RADIO 105.9 Miami
Regular on air comedian with the Paul and Young Ron Show
The Borland Theatre
with Bobby Collins
Palm Beach, FL
Mar 2014
Coral Springs Performing Art Center
with Bobby Collins
Coral Springs, FL
March 2014
An Evening with Wil Shriner
Aventura Theatre
Aventura FL Nov 2013
Improv Tampa with Kevin Nealon January 18,19 2013
Liberty of the Seas
Special Guest Comedian
Private Event
LA Montage Hotel for Maryville Feb 8, 2013
MC/ Auctioneer
Everbank Awards Gala
Emcee awards/ Comedian
Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, CA
Coral Springs Performing Art Center
with Bobby Collins
Coral Springs, FL
March 2013
Gunster Law Retreat
Ritz Carlton Grand Lakes
Orlando, FL
May 2013
Broward Workshop
PGA National Resort
Palm Beach, FL
May 2013
Broward County Tourism Lunch
BC Convention Center
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Oct 2012
Holy Cross Hospital Gala
Fort Lauderdale, FL
April 2013
Boys and Girls Club of Monterey, CA
Pebble Beach April 2012
Xyratec Corporate Retreat
Inn and Spanish Bay April 2012
Gilda’s Club SNL Comedy Live
Fort Lauderdale, May 2012
Boys and Girls Club of Monterey,CA
Pebble Beach 2011
Coral Springs Performing Arts Center
Coral Springs March 2011 & 2012
Broward County Tourism Lunch
BC Convention Center
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Oct 2010
Ice House 50th Anniversary
Pasadena, CA
Oct 2010
ATMIA
Miami
Feb 2011
Doral Resort
Feb 2013
Loews Universal Resort
Orlando
Feb 2014
Feather and Diamonds GALA
Benefit for St Joesph’s Children’s Hospital
October 7,2009
The Palace Theatre Louisville KY
The Excalibur Classic
Benefit for Joe Dimaggio Childrens Hospital
Nov 6,2009
The Diplomat Hotel
Hollywood, FL
EAA GATHERING OF EAGLES GALA
Oshkosh, WI
Host, MC and Live auction raised 1.8 million
July 30,2009
Comedy in the Park
Parkland, FL
Headliner
February 27,2009
Everglades Foundation Gala
Honoring Carl Hiaasen
The Breakers, Palm Beach
Host and Master of Ceremonies
February 13, 2009
Coral Springs Center for the Performing Arts
Co-Headliner
January 31, 2009
Hollywood Performing Art Center Hollywood, FL
July 11, 2008
Co-Headliner
Cuillo Centre For The Arts
West Palm Beach FL, 33401
Friday, July 18th ,2008
Sunrise Theatre
Fort Pierce FL, 34950
Co-Headliner
Saturday, July 19, 2008
EAA
Oshkosh WI
Young Eagles Celebrity Golf July 28
The John Petters Foundation GALA
Minneapolis Aug 10
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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner el_id=”wil_comedian_standup_reel” css=”.vc_custom_1480364779036{margin-right: 100px !important;margin-left: 100px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”STAND-UP REEL” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][nz_vimeo id=”36291256″][vc_column_text]Wil began his journey as a stand up comedian in Los Angeles in the early eighties at the two most famous proving grounds in America, the Improvisation and the Comedy Store. There he met David Letterman, who liked him and hired him to write and perform on his morning talk show. After dozens of appearances with Dave, Jay Leno and the legend Johnny Carson, Wil was tapped to host his own national talk show, the Wil Shriner show. Wil shot 200 episodes of his show and was recognized with three Emmy nominations.
Wil has made over 50 TV appearances for David Letterman, Jay Leno, Bill Maher and Johnny Carson. He continues to do his stand up comedy and to work as a celebrity host and MC at events at theaters, nightclubs and corporate events around the country. He has appeared at dozens of casinos in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Atlantic City and Reno with: Joan Rivers, Jerry Seinfeld, John Denver, Loretta Lynn, Tom Jones, The Gatlins, Neil Sedaka, Tony Bennett and Jay Leno. Wil’s humor has also helped to raise over 4 million dollars for a wide variety of charities.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1480365183069{margin-right: 100px !important;margin-left: 100px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”THE COMEDIANS GOAL: GETTING TO SIT WITH JOHNNY CARSON ON THE TONIGHT SHOW”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][nz_vimeo id=”61138162″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”PANEL WITH JOHNNY CARSON” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][nz_vimeo id=”61137012″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”PHOTO GALLERY: APPEARANCES”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_masonry_media_grid grid_id=”vc_gid:1480365421151-10bf4060-6aa3-9″ include=”289,295,296,297,298,299,343,319,320,344,345,379″][/vc_column][/vc_row]