Tom Cotter

Tom Cotter

Keynote Speaker: Comedian, "America's Got Talent" Season 7 Runner-Up & Author

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Tom Cotter Biography

Comedian Tom Cotter has taken the comedy scene by storm since finishing as runner-up and becoming the breakout star from season 7’s "America's Got Talent" ("AGT"). He lost to a dog act, but don’t hold that against him; Cotter was the first comedian ever to be a finalist on the show and was the highest finishing human being on the show that year.

In August 2013, "AGT" asked Cotter back to perform as a special guest star (along with Train) and then again to host “The Season 8 AGT Snapple Viewing Party.”

In January 2019, Cotter was again invited back to the AGT stage - this time to perform against the best of the best “Got Talent” performers from other years and around the world in “America’s Got Talent: The Champions.” In one of the most talked about sets of the entire competition, Tom received a standing ovation from the adoring crowd.

Cotter's other numerous television and radio credits include "The Tonight Show,” “Last Comic Standing,” his very own "Comedy Central Presents... Tom Cotter,"The Howard Stern Show," "Comics Unleashed," multiple appearance on CBS’ "The Late Late Show" and celebrity host of “Gotham Comedy Live” on AXS-TV.

You can find Cotter headlining all of America's most famous comedy clubs including: The Comedy Cellar, The Improv and Caroline's On Broadway just to name a few. He has also been featured at the Montreal "Just For Laughs" Festival, the HBO Comedy Arts Festival and headlining "America's Got Talent Live" show at the Palazzo, Las Vegas. Cotter was on the dais and took part in the Friars Club Roast of Boomer Esiason at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Cotter is also a regular on Fox News Channel and co-starred on an episode of CBS’ “The Good Wife.”

In addition, Cotter has performed in a wide variety of venues from Alaska to China. His appeal is truly international as he was summoned to London to tour and perform on British television, and won The Seattle International Stand-Up Comedy Competition and Boston Comedy Festival as The Boston Herald noted “winning by the largest margin of victory in the history of the event.”

Cotter is the author of “Bad Dad: A Guide to Pitiful Parenting," which is a collection of jokes, gags, one-liners and pithy bad advice for fed-up parents everywhere. It is this kind of versatility that has allowed Cotter to excel in other areas of showbiz as well. Be it comedy, voice-overs, or acting, Cotter gives it everything he's got. "If laughter is the best medicine, I yearn to be drugged."

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Tom Cotter Videos

Tom Cotter Sizzle Reel 2026
Tom Cotter's Childhood Chronicles | Comedy Central Presents
Tom Cotter - Ultimate Twin Dad

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What topics does Tom Cotter speak about?

Tom Cotter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedian, Entertainment, Television & Film, Reality TV and Performing Arts.

Where does Tom Cotter travel from?

Tom Cotter generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Tom Cotter?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Cotter 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Cotter for your next private or corporate function.

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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 Tom Cotter 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.


Tom Cotter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Comedian, Entertainment and Television & Film. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Cotter for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Tom Cotter 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 Alonzo Bodden, Justin Willman and Michael Yo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Cotter for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 16/04/2026.

Tom Cotter Videos

Tom Cotter Sizzle Reel 2026
Tom Cotter's Childhood Chronicles | Comedy Central Presents
Tom Cotter - Ultimate Twin Dad
Tom Cotter Finals Performance Video by America's Got Talent - AGT ...
  • How do I book Tom Cotter to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tom Cotter 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 Tom Cotter, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tom Cotter or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tom Cotter for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tom Cotter, 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 $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Cotter, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tom Cotter speak about?

    Tom Cotter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedian, Entertainment, Television & Film, Reality TV and Performing Arts.
  • Where does Tom Cotter travel from?

    Tom Cotter generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tom Cotter?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Cotter 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Cotter 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 Tom Cotter 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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