Meet Tyrone! The Comedy Star
Tyrone Hawkins is a highly accomplished, international comedy veteran with more than 25 years of experience in stand-up comedy. He is widely recognized for his high-energy delivery, sharp observational humor, and seasoned stage presence.
Career Beginnings and Background
Early Debut: Hawkins is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, and graduated from the prestigious School for the Creative and Performing Arts. He made his actual stage and television debut at just 11 years old.
Pacific Northwest Roots: He began establishing his professional comedy footprint in the Seattle-Tacoma area in the fall of 2001.
Accolades and TV Appearances
Festival Wins: He won the Aspen Comedy Festival in 2008. He was also a top-5 finalist in both the Seattle International Comedy Competition and the San Francisco International Comedy Competition.
Television Credits: Hawkins has appeared on national television programs including BET's ComicView, Comedy Central, The 206 Late Show, ABC, FOX, and NBC. He also won Jerry Springer's Funniest Fan Contest.
Commercial Success: He was featured in the famous million-dollar "Crash the Super Bowl" Doritos commercial series.
Special and Recent Work
"Wise Beyond His Size": His full-length, one-hour comedy special, Wise Beyond His Size, was recorded live at the Go Bananas Comedy Club in Cincinnati. The special spans topics like pandemic masks, cell phone culture, relationships, and childhood memories.
Cruise Line Headliner: Hawkins frequently headlines international cruise ships. He was notably among the first comedians to perform in the massive packed theaters for Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas.
Acting and Digital Presence: Based in Los Angeles, he is a SAG-AFTRA union actor with credits on IMDb for projects like The Passenger and Withdrawn. He runs the digital hub Comedy Rone Zone and shares comedy clips across his YouTube Channel and Instagram Profile.
Watch his full-length comedy special filmed live on stage to experience his stand-up style first-hand -
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