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Bill Kirchenbauer is the ultimate performer for live corporate events and stand up comedy shows.

Kirchenbauer's experience with making people laugh goes back to his early childhood. Rumor has it that he sold out sandboxes across the country with his pre-pubescent standup routine. A long run in a variety of schools -- his father was in the military -- gave him the diversity of experience.

While others studied marketing strategy, Kirchenbauer studied mime, ventriloquism, and improvisation, leading up to his winning the first Stand Up Competition in Los Angeles in 1978. Soon after that victory, Kirchenbauer appeared on Late Night With David Letterman and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Carson liked Kirchenbauer so much he booked him for 10 more appearances.

It wasn't long until the television and film industry got wind of this tornado of talent and snatched him up. He proved to be a formidable acting talent, as well.

He has appeared in many film projects, including Airplane, National Lampoon, and Stoogemania, as well as regular starring roles on television series including Fernwood Tonight, Mork & Mindy, Night Court, and Totally Hidden Video.

It was during the popular series Growing Pains, that ABC executives decided it was time for Kirchenbauer to have his own television show, and created Just the Ten of Us. It proved to be a ratings hit, and Kirchenbauer is known worldwide as the irascible, but lovable, "Coach Lubbock". The show is currently seen in many foreign countries, as well as in the United States on the USA Network.

Kirchenbauer's true love has always been the stage - making live audiences convulse with laughter. After appearances on The Arsenio Hall Show, Comic Strip Live, Evening at the Improv, and hosting Into the Night, Kirchenbauer made his decision to hit the road.

Currently, Bill is appearing in the new Rob Reiner/Universal pictures Release, "THE STORY OF US" along with Bruce Willis and Michelle Pheiffer, and can be seen in the soon to be released Eric Roberts feature, "THE PRESIDENT". Mercedes/Benzs' newest TV campaign also features Bill.

His ability to sell out comedy clubs throughout the country has made him a much sought-after entertainer. But it is Kirchenbauer's flexibility that makes him even more desirable. He is one of the few comedians who does well in any situation, with any audience. He recently headlined aboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise lines. The response was so great he ranked No. 2 in passenger requests (No. 1, of course, was motion sickness pills).

"With the way things are today in the world, it's nice to have someone like Bill around. He's great."

- Johnny Carson