Craig Shoemaker facts for kids

Craig Shoemaker (born November 15, 1959) is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He is famous for his stand-up comedy, where he tells jokes on stage. He won the "Comedian of the Year" award at The American Comedy Awards. He has also won two Emmy awards for his work on television.

Many people know him for his 90-minute comedy show called Daditude, which is all about the funny side of being a dad. He is also known for his character, "The Lovemaster," which is why he is sometimes called by that name.

Early Life and Starting in Comedy

Craig Shoemaker was born in the Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up in the area and went to Springfield Township High School. After high school, he attended Temple University.

To pay for college, Craig worked as a bartender. He also worked as an emcee, which is a person who introduces performers at comedy shows. This was his first step into the world of comedy. He later graduated with a degree in radio, television, and film.

Career in Movies and Television

Craig, who is sometimes called "Shoe," has had a long career as an actor and writer. He has appeared in many different movies and TV shows.

Acting Roles

You might have seen him in the TV show Parks & Recreation. He played a recurring character named Wilson Gromling. He also had a role in the horror movie Scream 2 as a film professor. He even appeared in five episodes of the soap opera The Bold & The Beautiful.

Writing and Producing

Besides acting, Craig is also a talented writer. He was a writer for the second season of Fuller House, a popular sitcom on Netflix. He also wrote, produced, and starred in a movie called The LoveMaster, which won an award at a film festival.

Craig has his own production company called Really Big Shoe Media. The company works on creating new TV shows and movies.

Helping Others with Laughter

In 2003, Craig started a non-profit group called LaughterHeals.org. A non-profit is an organization that uses its money to help people, not to make a profit. His group believes that laughter can be a form of healing.

Craig travels around the world to give talks about how laughter can help people feel better. He is also working on a documentary film called Live 2 Laugh to share this message with more people.

Personal Life

Craig Shoemaker has been married three times. His first wife was actress Nancy Allen. He was later married to Carolyn Ann Clark, and they had two sons, Justin and Jared. His third marriage was to Mika Sogawa, and they had a son named Jackson and a daughter named Chloe.

In 2010, Craig received an honorary doctorate degree from California University of Pennsylvania. This is a special award given to recognize his achievements and contributions.

Notable Film and TV Roles

Here are some of the well-known movies and TV shows Craig Shoemaker has been a part of.

Film

Television

Awards

Craig has won several awards for his comedy and acting.