Simon King

Simon King

Simon King is a stand-up comedian and veteran road comic with a large volume of live performance work behind him. His style is described as high-energy, dynamic, intelligent and often edgy, and his act combines impressions, character work, sound effects, prepared material and improvisation.

Career and live work

He performs extensively on the club and corporate circuit across North America and has played thousands of shows over many miles of touring. His stage presence and rapid movement between polished routines and spontaneous material are central parts of his act. He is also described as a prolific writer.

Festivals and competitions

King appears at major comedy competitions and festivals, including the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, the Seattle International Comedy Competition and the Vancouver International Comedy Festival. He also has breakout performances at the HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen and at the HBO, TBS Comedy Festival in Las Vegas.

Radio, television and recordings

His work receives regular airplay on SiriusXM satellite radio. He also has a one-hour television special for the Comedy Network. In addition, he records his first CD for a major American label with national distribution.

Reputation and venues

King performs at well-known comedy venues including the Hollywood Improv and the Comedy Store. His work attracts interest from major comedy institutions such as Saturday Night Live, Mad TV, The Daily Show and National Lampoon.

Performance style

His material ranges from simple observations to surreal, topical and absurd comedy, and his act is noted for spontaneity, impressions and rapid shifts in tone.