Jimmy Tingle

Jimmy Tingle

Keynote Speaker: Political Humorist, Commentator for "60 Minutes II", Documentary Filmmaker

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Jimmy Tingle Biography

One of the nation's prominent political humorists, Jimmy Tingle excels in the art of the intelligent, bipartisan jab. Delving beyond the headlines to expose the peculiar realities of the American political landscape, he illuminates the absurdities that transcend political affiliations. Tingle prompts his audience to reconsider the everyday, posing questions that provoke thought and laughter alike. His style marries the observational finesse of Jerry Seinfeld with the critical acumen of Andy Rooney, a blend that has defined his role as a commentator for "60 Minutes II" and brought acclaim to his one-man show, "Jimmy Tingle’s Uncommon Sense."

Tingle's ability to weave comedy with commentary extends into his film work, particularly in "Jimmy Tingle’s American Dream," a documentary that offers a comedic yet insightful examination of the American Dream. This film not only entertained but also earned the "Best Documentary" award at the Independent Film Quarterly’s Film and New Media Festival in Los Angeles. His comedic journey has seen him succeed on various platforms including "The Tonight Show," "Late Night with Conan O’Brien," and his own HBO comedy special. Beyond television, Tingle's voice has enriched discussions on shows like NPR’s "Fresh Air" and "Heat with John Hockenberry."

Educationally, Tingle's journey is as impressive as his professional one. He graduated with a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, where he also delivered the graduate address in 2010, showcasing his commitment to blending humor with serious discourse. His academic background enriches his comedy, allowing him to address complex social and political issues with nuance and wit. Tingle continues to engage audiences nationwide, bringing his sharp comedy to theaters, corporate events, and educational institutions, proving that laughter can be both a form of entertainment and a tool for intellectual engagement.

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Jimmy Tingle Speaking Topics

Jimmy Tingle's American Dream

Are you looking for something different—fun and entertaining, yet with a relevant message—that will unite your group and inspire them with pride and patriotism while making them laugh? Jimmy Tingle's newest program blends his award-winning documentary film, Jimmy Tingle's American Dream, with a taste of his unique and insightful live stand-up comedy. He welcomes questions from the audience following the screening of the film, providing an uncommon take on what it means to be an American in the 21st century.

The winner of Independent Film Quarterly's Film and New Media Festival "Best Documentary" award, Jimmy Tingle's American Dream is a one-hour tour de force of comedy, commentary, and conversation with Howard Zinn, Robert Altman, Mort Sahl, Lewis Black, Bobcat Goldthwait, Jimmy's mother, and other real Americans defining what it means to be a citizen of modern America. [View a preview of the film here.]

The film (run time is approximately 62 minutes) is followed by 30 minutes of Q&A and improv comedy for a complete program that will leave your audience uplifted and optimistic.

Jimmy Tingle for President: The Funniest Campaign in History

A nationally known presidential campaign comedian, filmmaker, and commentator for 60 Minutes II, Jimmy Tingle has constructed another hilarious, thought-provoking, and politically charged presentation based on his 2012 run for the presidency. As the founder of the "Humor for Humanity" party, Jimmy Tingle is running on his comedic record. The campaign underlines his passion and creative thinking on every issue the next president must grapple with, from alternative energy and immigration to jobs and the national debt. Despite the seriousness of the issues confronting America and the world, Jimmy Tingle for President is the funniest campaign in history!

Jimmy Tingle! Making Comic Sense

Jimmy Tingle is a brilliant humorist who targets the things in contemporary life that just don't make sense. Whether it's politics, parking tickets, automated telephone menus, our frustrations with technology, or smoking, Tingle's eye for the absurd makes his wit a hit with audiences everywhere. This is Jimmy’s current hot program, although he has a wide repertoire of material that he can present.

Uncommon Sense

Jimmy Tingle is a brilliant humorist who targets the things in contemporary life that just don't make sense. Whether it's politics, parking tickets, automated telephone menus, our frustrations with technology or smoking - Tingle's eye for the absurd makes his wit a hit with audiences everywhere.

  • An Evening with Jimmy Tingle

  • Humor

Jimmy Tingle Videos

Humor for Humanity | Jim Tingle | TEDxFenway
Jimmy Tingle Solves the Immigration Debate in 2 Minutes
Jimmy Tingle for President - Hillary versus Trump

How do I book Jimmy Tingle to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Jimmy Tingle for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Jimmy Tingle, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jimmy Tingle, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Jimmy Tingle speak about?

Jimmy Tingle is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Host & Emcee, Journalist, Author, Broadcasting, News & Media, College, Celebrity, Political and Comedian.

Where does Jimmy Tingle travel from?

Jimmy Tingle generally travels from Massachusetts, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Jimmy Tingle?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jimmy Tingle for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker 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. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jimmy Tingle for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jimmy Tingle or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Jimmy Tingle is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Host & Emcee, Journalist and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jimmy Tingle for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jimmy Tingle generally travels from Massachusetts, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ben Stein, Anderson Cooper and Dave Barry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jimmy Tingle for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Jimmy Tingle Speaking Topics

  • Jimmy Tingle's American Dream

    Are you looking for something different—fun and entertaining, yet with a relevant message—that will unite your group and inspire them with pride and patriotism while making them laugh? Jimmy Tingle's newest program blends his award-winning documentary film, Jimmy Tingle's American Dream, with a taste of his unique and insightful live stand-up comedy. He welcomes questions from the audience following the screening of the film, providing an uncommon take on what it means to be an American in the 21st century.

    The winner of Independent Film Quarterly's Film and New Media Festival "Best Documentary" award, Jimmy Tingle's American Dream is a one-hour tour de force of comedy, commentary, and conversation with Howard Zinn, Robert Altman, Mort Sahl, Lewis Black, Bobcat Goldthwait, Jimmy's mother, and other real Americans defining what it means to be a citizen of modern America. [View a preview of the film here.]

    The film (run time is approximately 62 minutes) is followed by 30 minutes of Q&A and improv comedy for a complete program that will leave your audience uplifted and optimistic.

  • Jimmy Tingle for President: The Funniest Campaign in History

    A nationally known presidential campaign comedian, filmmaker, and commentator for 60 Minutes II, Jimmy Tingle has constructed another hilarious, thought-provoking, and politically charged presentation based on his 2012 run for the presidency. As the founder of the "Humor for Humanity" party, Jimmy Tingle is running on his comedic record. The campaign underlines his passion and creative thinking on every issue the next president must grapple with, from alternative energy and immigration to jobs and the national debt. Despite the seriousness of the issues confronting America and the world, Jimmy Tingle for President is the funniest campaign in history!

  • Jimmy Tingle! Making Comic Sense

    Jimmy Tingle is a brilliant humorist who targets the things in contemporary life that just don't make sense. Whether it's politics, parking tickets, automated telephone menus, our frustrations with technology, or smoking, Tingle's eye for the absurd makes his wit a hit with audiences everywhere. This is Jimmy’s current hot program, although he has a wide repertoire of material that he can present.

  • Uncommon Sense

    Jimmy Tingle is a brilliant humorist who targets the things in contemporary life that just don't make sense. Whether it's politics, parking tickets, automated telephone menus, our frustrations with technology or smoking - Tingle's eye for the absurd makes his wit a hit with audiences everywhere.

    • An Evening with Jimmy Tingle

    • Humor

Jimmy Tingle Videos

Humor for Humanity | Jim Tingle | TEDxFenway
Jimmy Tingle Solves the Immigration Debate in 2 Minutes
Jimmy Tingle for President - Hillary versus Trump
  • How do I book Jimmy Tingle to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jimmy Tingle for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jimmy Tingle, 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 speaking fee information and check availability for Jimmy Tingle or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jimmy Tingle for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jimmy Tingle, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jimmy Tingle, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jimmy Tingle speak about?

    Jimmy Tingle is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Host & Emcee, Journalist, Author, Broadcasting, News & Media, College, Celebrity, Political and Comedian.
  • Where does Jimmy Tingle travel from?

    Jimmy Tingle generally travels from Massachusetts, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jimmy Tingle?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jimmy Tingle for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker 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. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jimmy Tingle for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jimmy Tingle or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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