Patrick O’Donnell has been a comedian for over 30 years. Pat has been seen on Comedy Central, A&E’s Comedy On The Road and was a $10,000 winner on ABC’s America’s Funniest People. He has also written jokes for Jay Leno and Jimmie “JJ” Walker.
O’Donnell is a high-energy act, who spices up his performance with his knack for impressions. Former presidents, movie and TV stars could pop up anytime as searches for the humorous side of life.
Pat has worked all over the country and is a regular at the Comedy Stops in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. He plays colleges and clubs as well as corporate functions for companies like Comcast and MBNA.
Pat talks about today’s current events, his Catholic upbringing and the trials of a man who takes care of the kids, as well as marriage in general. He light-heartedly pokes fun at all of them.
Over the years, Pat has been the co-host of a cable talk show, acted in plays, done commercials and constantly updated his act to reflect his life. He hits the stage with a smile and leaves the audience laughing.
Television Appearances
- Writer for Jimmie “JJ” Walker
- Comedy Central’s Stand-Up, Stand-Up
- Arts & Entertainment’s Comedy On The Road
- ABC’s America’s Funniest People (10,000 Winner)
- Comedy Cabaret Talk Show (Writer/Actor)
- Showtime Comedy Club Network
- Wise Guys Comedy Hour (Cable)
- Rascals Comedy Hour (Cable)
- ESPN’s Sport Center
- Fax joke writer for Jay Leno of “The Tonight Show”
- Comcast ON-DEMAND
Television Commercials
- The Donut Hole (Cable)
- Circle Liquors (Cable)
- Sure-View Satellite Dish Cover (Golf Channel)
Industrials
- Tri-State Honda Dealers (Impressions)
- Korey Kay Advertising, New York (Writer/Impressionist/Actor)
Radio VoiceOvers (aired on WDEL/WSTW, WJBR, and Eagle 106)
- Bull’s Eye Saloon
- Vertical Designs
- Comedy Cabaret
Radio Characters
- Downstate Christopher (WSTW morning show)
- Happening Jack (WSTW morning show)
Special Courses
- Pool Shark
- College Basketball and Baseball letterman
- High School Basketball Captain
- Wesley College Drama
- World of Danny McGloon (Player)
- The Liar (Lead)
- The Uncertain Samaritan (Lead)
- Wilmington Drama League
- The Rimers of Eldritch (Player)
- Two career golf Hole-In-Ones
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of “Barney” the purple dinosaur
- Mr. Mom for two sons, born in 1996 and 1998 — proficient diaper-changer