GILBERT GOTTFRIED
At the young age of 15, Gilbert Gottfried began doing stand-up at opne mic nights in New York City, after a few short years, became known around town as "the comedian's comedian." After spending several years mastering the art of stand-up comedy, producers of the legendary NBC late night comedy show Saturday Night Live became aware of Gottfried and, in 1980, hired him as a cast member. It wasn't until a few years later when his true notoriety would begin when MTV hired him for a series of improvised and hilarious promos for the newly formed channel. This led to several television appearances on "The Cosby Show" and "Late Night with David Letterman."
Gottfried's work in television soon led to roles in film. Most notable was his improvised scene as business manager Sidney Bernstein in the hit sequel "Beverly Hills Cop II," for which the New York Daily News said, "Gilbert Gottfried steals the picture with a single scene."
Oh, and did we mention the reality shows and podcast? Gilbert appeared on both ABC’s “Celebrity Wife Swap”, swapping with Alan Thicke, and NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice” where Gilbert took his first trip into the boardroom and perhaps his last. And the podcast…”Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast!” where Gilbert journeys back in time with some of the Hollywood icons, legends, and behind the scenes talent who shaped (warped?) his childhood and influenced his unique brand of comedy. He is joined each week by his co-host and late night phone friend, fellow showbiz fanatic, and Comedy Writer Frank Santopadre.
In 2017, “Gilbert” the documentary about Gilbert Gottfried premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Director Neil Berkeley’s Gilbert reveals an unexpected side to the iconic comedian. The film peeks behind the larger-than-life persona at a more personal story about growing up in Brooklyn and becoming a husband and father late in life. “Gilbert” premiers on Hulu, fall 2017.
As a famed comics comic, Gottfried puts aside political correctness for his live performance and fires an onslaught of jokes that know no boundaries.
Gilbert, as a lifelong resident of NYC is married with 2 children and has never had a drivers license.
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Green Harlequin Package
- One reserved VIP ticket
- VIP Priority Check-in - no waiting on lines
Gold Harlequin Package*
- One reserved VIP Ticket
- VIP Priority Check-in - no waiting on lines
- Top Shelf Open Bar during the show - open top shelf bar, domestic and imported beer, wine, soda, and bottled water
*Gratuity is NOT included in the price of the package. You can leave a gratuity for your server at the end of the show.
Upon arrival at Carolines, both Green and Gold ticket purchasers should proceed directly to the host podium at the bottom of the stairs. Due to the location of these priority seats, we can only hold them until show time. Late arrivals will be seated in the best available seats.