Craig Shoemaker facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Craig Shoemaker |
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| Born | November 15, 1958 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, film, books |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Genres | Observational comedy |
| Subject(s) | Impressions, everyday life, marriage, parenting |
| Spouse | Nancy Allen (m. 1992; div. 1995) Carolyn Ann Clark (m. 1998; div. 2005) Mika Sogawa (m. 2008; div. 2023) |
| Children | 4 |
Craig Shoemaker (born November 15, 1958) is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He is known for his funny stand-up comedy shows. He was even named Comedian of the Year at The American Comedy Awards. He also won two Emmy awards! Many people know him for his comedy special called Daditude.
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Craig Shoemaker's Life and Career
Craig Shoemaker grew up in the Philadelphia area. He went to Temple University and California University of Pennsylvania. He studied radio, television, and film. To pay for college, he worked as a bartender. He also hosted comedy shows.
Acting and Writing
Craig has acted in many movies and TV shows. He played Bandit in the movie Middle Man. On the TV show Parks & Recreation, he had a repeating role. He also appeared in The Bold & The Beautiful. You might have seen him as a film professor in the movie Scream 2.
As a writer, Craig worked on the TV show Fuller House. He also wrote a best-selling book called LoveMaster'd A Digital Journey to Love & Happiness. This book helps people deal with personal challenges.
Helping Others with Laughter
In 2003, Craig started a group called LaughterHeals.org. This non-profit organization uses laughter to help people feel better. Craig travels around the world. He talks about how laughter can be a powerful tool for healing. He is also working on a documentary called Live 2 Laugh.
Producing and New Projects
Craig has also produced many films and TV shows. He wrote, produced, and starred in Totally Baked. His movie The LoveMaster won an award at a film festival.
He is currently working on new movies with partners from Europe. These include Working with Warhol and Breakfast with Charly. Craig is also developing cartoon shows. Some of these are Bad Zoo, From The Crib, and ChickenShip. He performs stand-up comedy with Bill Bellamy on their "Make America Laugh Again Tour." Craig also started his own company, Really Big Shoe Media.
Craig Shoemaker's Family Life
Craig Shoemaker has been married three times. He has four children. He received an honorary doctorate degree in 2010. This was from California University of Pennsylvania.
Craig Shoemaker in Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1997 | Scream 2 | Artsy Teacher |
| 1998 | Safe House | Stuart Bittenbinder |
| 2008 | Dark Honeymoon | Pete |
| 2016 | Middle Man | Bandit |
Craig Shoemaker in TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1993 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Louis |
| 1996 | Roseanne | Phil |
| 1997 | Cow and Chicken | Boy (voice) |
| 1998 | My Generation | Host |
| 2012 | Comedy Special: Daditude (Netflix) | |
| 2013 | Parks and Recreation | |
| 2013 | The Bold and the Beautiful |
Awards and Recognitions
Craig Shoemaker has won several awards for his work:
- In 2006, he won the Big Schtick Award from XM Nation Awards.
- In 2007, he won Best Supporting Actor at the Elevate Film Festival.
- In 1997, he was named Funniest Male Stand-Up Comic at the American Comedy Awards.
- He won two Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards in 1986.
