John Padon(III)
Stand Up comedian, Writer, Actor, Producer
Padon began his comedy career in 1987 and quickly won a comedy competition judged by Budd Friedman owner of the Improvisation comedy club chain. Friedman was so impressed with Padon he offered him full time bookings at all his clubs.
Padon went on to becoming a National headliner of All the major comedy clubs in America, and cruise lines as well as Las Vegas.
Appearing on 4 "Evening at the Improv" shows for Friedman on A&E Network hosted by: Mark Hammill, Little Richard, Emma Samms and Hector Elizondo Padon also appeared on A&E's "Comedy on the Road" with John Byner, Fox's "Comic Strip Live", VH1"s "Stand Up Spotlight with Rosie O'Donnell, MTV's "Half Hour Comedy Hour", NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", Comedy Central's "A-List" and Showtime's "Comedy All Stars"
Touring with and opening for acts such as Chicago, Earth WInd and Fire, Tom Jones, The Temptations, Lou Rawls, Glenn Campbell, America, Smokey Robinson, Toby Keith, Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Carrot Top, The Pointer Sisters, War, and others
Appearing in Las Vegas shows as the "Comedy Star" including Steve Wynn's "History of Sex" at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas, "Skintight" and "Broadway Showstoppers" at Harrah's in Reno," Fantasy" at the Luxor LV, The "X Show" at the Aladdin LV," Bareback Country" at Harrah's LV,
Padon went on to writing as a one sheet writer for various TV shows such as "The Wonder Years" and "Home Improvement" and as a Assistant Writer and Segment Director for National Lampoon's "Spring Break" and Script Consultant for Hallmark's "The Ultimate Legacy., Padon with extensive comedy experience also acts and performs in Improv Troupes, with appearances in the Groundlings, Hollywood Improv, Comedy Store Troupe, Maui Improv All Stars and even taught Improv, Stand Up, and Comedic acting classes for the esteemed (Late) Chris Bearde, Founder of the Chris Bearde school of comedy in Las Vegas. Bearde known for his writing and producing such shows as "The Smothers Brothers", "Laugh In", "Sherman Oaks", Sonny and Cher" and many others....
Padon created and produced his own original Vegas show, "Sin City Comedy" 3 time winner of the prestigious "Best of Vegas" award and featured on board Celebrity Cruises Solstice class ships around the world where it was awarded "Best Rated Show" from Cruises International.
Padon lives between Maui and New Mexico where he produces the Maui Comedy Series in the Historic Iao Theatre in Wailuku, and the Atomic Comedy Company "Live tour" in theatres around the Southwest US.
As an Actor, Writer, Producer, and Comedian, Padon is always looking for new and exciting projects!
Appearing on 4 "Evening at the Improv" shows for Friedman on A&E Network hosted by: Mark Hammill, Little Richard, Emma Samms and Hector Elizondo Padon also appeared on A&E's "Comedy on the Road" with John Byner, Fox's "Comic Strip Live", VH1"s "Stand Up Spotlight with Rosie O'Donnell, MTV's "Half Hour Comedy Hour", NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", Comedy Central's "A-List" and Showtime's "Comedy All Stars"
Touring with and opening for acts such as Chicago, Earth WInd and Fire, Tom Jones, The Temptations, Lou Rawls, Glenn Campbell, America, Smokey Robinson, Toby Keith, Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Carrot Top, The Pointer Sisters, War, and others
Appearing in Las Vegas shows as the "Comedy Star" including Steve Wynn's "History of Sex" at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas, "Skintight" and "Broadway Showstoppers" at Harrah's in Reno," Fantasy" at the Luxor LV, The "X Show" at the Aladdin LV," Bareback Country" at Harrah's LV,
Padon went on to writing as a one sheet writer for various TV shows such as "The Wonder Years" and "Home Improvement" and as a Assistant Writer and Segment Director for National Lampoon's "Spring Break" and Script Consultant for Hallmark's "The Ultimate Legacy., Padon with extensive comedy experience also acts and performs in Improv Troupes, with appearances in the Groundlings, Hollywood Improv, Comedy Store Troupe, Maui Improv All Stars and even taught Improv, Stand Up, and Comedic acting classes for the esteemed (Late) Chris Bearde, Founder of the Chris Bearde school of comedy in Las Vegas. Bearde known for his writing and producing such shows as "The Smothers Brothers", "Laugh In", "Sherman Oaks", Sonny and Cher" and many others....
Padon created and produced his own original Vegas show, "Sin City Comedy" 3 time winner of the prestigious "Best of Vegas" award and featured on board Celebrity Cruises Solstice class ships around the world where it was awarded "Best Rated Show" from Cruises International.
Padon lives between Maui and New Mexico where he produces the Maui Comedy Series in the Historic Iao Theatre in Wailuku, and the Atomic Comedy Company "Live tour" in theatres around the Southwest US.
As an Actor, Writer, Producer, and Comedian, Padon is always looking for new and exciting projects!