Booking Tom Papa

Tom Papa Biography

Tom Papa was born in 1968 in New Jersey. After graduating from Rider University, Papa turned his attention to stand-up comedy, performing at local open-mic opportunities in New York City. Eventually, he was selected to join Jerry Seinfeld on tour, an opportunity which became his big break.

Shortly thereafter, Papa found additional popularity on Comedy Central, where his series of one-hour specials aired, including Tom Papa Live in New York City. Following his success on Comedy Central, Tom also appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and has returned for an astonishing thirteen performances. He is also a frequent guest on the Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and the radio show, The Opie & Anthony Show. He also began accepting roles in films and on television shows, and has appeared in: Bee Movie, The Life Coach, Analyze That, The Informant!, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Today, and Conan. Tom also hosted the Marriage Ref for two seasons, beginning in 2010.

Today, Tom Papa can be heard hosting Come to Papa, the Sirius/XM radio show which often attracts the greatest comedic talents, including Jerry Seinfeld, Mel Brooks, and Ray Romano. Papa also continues to perform stand-up live, touring the country frequently.