Darrell Hammond
Keynote Speaker: Comedian, Actor & Longest Running Cast Member of SNL
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Darrell Hammond Biography
A regular member of “The Not Ready For Prime Time Players Company” on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 2009, the longest tenure of any cast member in show history. Hammond took over as the announcer for SNL in September 2014.
According to The Washington Post television critic Tom Shales, "Hammond could be considered the impressionist laureate of the United States; his incomparable satirical portraits are not only amusing but defining.
He continues to make cameo appearances on SNL, including the ever-popular Sean Connery in the recurring Celebrity Jeopardy! skits and performs live across the country. He can also be seen in several of the hit Funny or Die episodes. Hammond is a frequent guest on The Howard Stern Show, David Letterman, and Conan, and has guest starred in several TV series, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Damages. His stand-up comedy special, Comedy Central Presents: Darrell Hammond, gave the network its biggest ratings to date for a half-hour comedy special, and he's appeared in numerous films, and on Broadway.
In 2011, he added New York Times bestselling author to his credentials, with the release of his memoir, God, If You're Not Up There, I'm F**cked: Tales of Stand-Up, Saturday Night Live and Other Mind-Altering Mayhem called "riveting, revealing, and refreshing in heart and honesty," this open and brave trek through Hammond's life garnered rave reviews. It is an account of his abusive childhood, psychiatric issues, struggles with substance abuse, and experiences on Saturday Night Live. In 2019, Cracked Up, a documentary was released that detailed the impact adverse childhood experiences can have across a lifetime through his incredible story.
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A gifted comedian and impressionist, Darrell Hammond became the show's longest serving cast member. He holds the SNL record for the most impressions by a single cast member, and has made more SNL appearances than anyone else.
His expert portrayals of such media figures and celebrities as Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Donald Trump, John Travolta and Chris Matthews have been called "genius" and "defining," and he continues to make cameo appearances on SNL- including the ever-popular Sean Connery in the recurring Celebrity Jeopardy! skits. He also appears in many of the notorious FUNNY OR DIE episodes.
Hammond's road to success is an unlikely one for sure. On academic probation during most of his college career, he was singled out for his inability to speak very well. Yet, in his late 20's he was working at a small radio station in Florida (where they did not let him do impressions on the air) and made it known that his dream was to be on SNL (you can imagine how that went over!). In spite of the impossible odds, he focused on his craft, committed to making one small, incremental improvement a week. Considered a late bloomer in the world of professional comedy, he was 39 years old when he was selected to join the cast of SNL. There, he continuously worked on improving his skills and soon became SNL's "go to guy" for performing under pressure.
Off the air, however, he was battling a severe drug and alcohol addiction and other issues stemming from a hellish and abusive childhood. The fact that he even survived long enough to achieve his goal is a testament to his tenacity and focus.
With poignant and hilarious turns, Hammond takes audiences from the set of Saturday Night Live to visits to the White House (with stops along the way in various Harlem crack houses, a Caribbean jail and more than a few psych wards). He is passionately committed to reducing the stigman of mental illness and addiction, and the story of his journey to sobriety and the final (correct) diagnosis of PTSD is inspiring audiences nationwide.
Hammond's surprising story resonates with anyone who shares a love of comedy, a desire to know how an artist can climb from the deepest despair to the very top of his profession, or simply with anyone wanting to find a way to make a living doing what they love.
Listed by TIME Magazine as one of the "100 Best TV Shows of All-Time," Saturday Night Live boldly revitalized satirical and political humor on television. It continues to be a showcase for cutting-edge music and comedy, and is for many entertainers the dream gig of a lifetime.
How to book Darrell Hammond?
Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Darrell Hammond for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Darrell Hammond, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Darrell Hammond or any other celebrity of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Darrell Hammond?
Booking fees for Darrell Hammond, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Darrell Hammond, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
Who is the agent for Darrell Hammond?
All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Darrell Hammond for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Darrell Hammond for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service talent booking agency?
All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Darrell Hammond or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Darrell Hammond or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Darrell Hammond is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Comedy and Acting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Darrell Hammond for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Darrell Hammond generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tim Meadows, Dave Coulier and Ben Stein. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Darrell Hammond for an upcoming event.
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A gifted comedian and impressionist, Darrell Hammond became the show's longest serving cast member. He holds the SNL record for the most impressions by a single cast member, and has made more SNL appearances than anyone else.
His expert portrayals of such media figures and celebrities as Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Donald Trump, John Travolta and Chris Matthews have been called "genius" and "defining," and he continues to make cameo appearances on SNL- including the ever-popular Sean Connery in the recurring Celebrity Jeopardy! skits. He also appears in many of the notorious FUNNY OR DIE episodes.
Hammond's road to success is an unlikely one for sure. On academic probation during most of his college career, he was singled out for his inability to speak very well. Yet, in his late 20's he was working at a small radio station in Florida (where they did not let him do impressions on the air) and made it known that his dream was to be on SNL (you can imagine how that went over!). In spite of the impossible odds, he focused on his craft, committed to making one small, incremental improvement a week. Considered a late bloomer in the world of professional comedy, he was 39 years old when he was selected to join the cast of SNL. There, he continuously worked on improving his skills and soon became SNL's "go to guy" for performing under pressure.
Off the air, however, he was battling a severe drug and alcohol addiction and other issues stemming from a hellish and abusive childhood. The fact that he even survived long enough to achieve his goal is a testament to his tenacity and focus.
With poignant and hilarious turns, Hammond takes audiences from the set of Saturday Night Live to visits to the White House (with stops along the way in various Harlem crack houses, a Caribbean jail and more than a few psych wards). He is passionately committed to reducing the stigman of mental illness and addiction, and the story of his journey to sobriety and the final (correct) diagnosis of PTSD is inspiring audiences nationwide.
Hammond's surprising story resonates with anyone who shares a love of comedy, a desire to know how an artist can climb from the deepest despair to the very top of his profession, or simply with anyone wanting to find a way to make a living doing what they love.
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Tales of Stand-Up, Saturday Night Live, and Other Mind-Altering Mayhem
Listed by TIME Magazine as one of the "100 Best TV Shows of All-Time," Saturday Night Live boldly revitalized satirical and political humor on television. It continues to be a showcase for cutting-edge music and comedy, and is for many entertainers the dream gig of a lifetime.
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How to book Darrell Hammond?
Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Darrell Hammond for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Darrell Hammond, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Darrell Hammond or any other celebrity of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Darrell Hammond?
Booking fees for Darrell Hammond, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Darrell Hammond, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
Who is the agent for Darrell Hammond?
All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Darrell Hammond for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Darrell Hammond for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service talent booking agency?
All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Darrell Hammond or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Darrell Hammond or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Darrell Hammond is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Comedy and Acting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Darrell Hammond for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Darrell Hammond generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tim Meadows, Dave Coulier and Ben Stein. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Darrell Hammond for an upcoming event.
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