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TONY CAMACHO - BIOGRAPHY

Tony Camacho is a seasoned entertainment professional with decades of experience in comedy production, talent management, and event coordination. His passion for comedy ignited when he was asked to manage the East End Comedy Club in Southampton, Long Island. There, he witnessed the rise of comedic legends like Eddie Murphy, Rosie O'Donnell, Bob Nelson, and Sinbad.

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In the 1980s, Tony expanded his expertise by booking shows for a large syndicate of comedy clubs. In 1988, he founded Top Draw Entertainment in New York City, a production and personal management company dedicated to developing talent and producing exceptional comedy events.

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Throughout his illustrious career, Tony has worn many hats, including Talent Manager, Tour Road Manager, Comedy Liaison, Event Emcee, Commercial Actor, and Talent Coordinator. He has booked and coordinated comedy shows at theaters, concert halls, military bases, colleges, clubs, television studios, and private and corporate events.

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Tony served as General Manager of Brad Garrett's Comedy Club in Las Vegas for three years and was the Road Manager for NBC's Last Comic Standing Comedy Tour, which toured major concert venues across the United States. Renowned for his ability to discover emerging talent, Tony is affectionately known as "The Godfather of Comedy."

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With an unmatched eye for talent and a reputation for professionalism, Tony Camacho continues to be a cornerstone in the comedy and entertainment industries.​

Television and Media Credits:

  • HBO: Opening Night at Rodney's Place

  • NBC: It's Showtime at the Apollo

  • VH1: Standup Spotlight

  • NJ Suburban Cable: The Rascals Comedy Hour

  • Toronto ONTV: Comedy Club 54

  • MSNBC: Headliners & Legends

  • BET: Action PPV Thea Vidale

  • Comcast: Comedy Spotlight

  • Thou Shalt Laugh

  • The Ricki Lake Show

  • Jenny Jones

  • Geraldo

  • Sally Jesse Raphael

  • The Rolonda Show

  • The Richard Bey Show

  • Morton Downey Jr Show

Comedy Club Management and Coordination:

  • Grandpa’s Comedy Club, Staten Island, NY

  • Turning Stone Resort, Verona, NY

  • Rascals Comedy Club Chain (MA, FL, NJ, KY, NY)

  • Comedy Loft Chain (Brewster, Nanuet, Middletown - NY)

  • East End Comedy Club, Southampton, NY

  • Casual Times, Clark, NJ

  • Wally’s Backstage, Bergenfield, NJ

  • Jimmy Reids, Ramsey, NJ

  • Casey O’Toole’s, Wayne, NJ

  • Fort Belvoir Military Base, Virginia

  • Shooting Stars, Yonkers, NY

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