Acting
Jimmy Pardo
Jimmy Pardo is a highly regarded figure in the world of comedy, known for his extensive experience in comedy clubs and television. He has graced the stages of renowned shows such as "The Tonight Show," "Conan," and "The Late Late Show," in addition to starring in his own half-hour special on Comedy Central. Pardo's exceptional talent for crowd work led to a six-year stint as the opening act for Conan O'Brien during "Conan" tapings, where he also contributed as a panel guest, field correspondent, and co-host. He is known for his unique backstage interviews in "The Pardo Patrol" on Teamcoco.com.
In 2006, Pardo became a trailblazer in the podcasting realm, launching the witty and entertaining weekly podcast "Never Not Funny." Recognized by Entertainment Weekly as "one of the sharpest and gut-bustingest shows on the Internet," the podcast has garnered accolades from The AV Club, Esquire, GQ, and USA Today. Featuring an impressive roster of guests, including Conan O'Brien, Jon Hamm, and Sarah Silverman, the show also hosts the annual Pardcast-a-Thon, a 12-hour webcast that has raised over $500,000 for Smile Train.
Beyond his podcasting success, Pardo has made appearances on shows like "Comedy Bang Bang," "@Midnight," and "Monk," and has hosted various programs, including "National Lampoon's Funny Money" on the Game Show Network. He has released three comedy albums: "Uno," "Pompous Clown," and the critically acclaimed "Sprezzatura," which was named one of the top stand-up albums of 2013 by Entertainment Weekly.
