I have been perfoming standup comedy for 10 years. Known as Houston’s original Comedy Cop because of my background in law enforcement; I perform at comedy clubs and at corporate events, luncheons, and banquets.
Website
comedycop.com currently under reconstruction.
Influences
Barney Fife and Bob Hope
TV Shows
In 2007 and 2008 I appeared on ten segments of local CBS-TV's channel 11 'Great Day Houston' with Whitney Casey. I have also had a chance to perform on ABC-TV's 'The View' and have been on Fox-TV's ’Prison Break’ episode 220 (Panama).
Films
I was cast in the feature film ’This is America’ and played the role of an INS agent in a raid scene (I know... big stretch). Go to YouTube and search 'This is America' for clips, I'm the one with the big gun... I also had a few scenes in ’Moa’s Last Dance’ filmed in Houston, due out in October 2009.
Albums
My comedy CD called "Who’s Your Grandma" released in 2002 and "Live at the Comedy Showcase" released 2007.
Mike Peterson's Interests
General
Performing Standup Comedy, acting, traveling to cool places, going to new and different restaurants. Enjoy riding my bicycle along Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive.
Music
U2, Kings of Leon, The Kin (check them out on YouTube, there currently touring with Rod Stewert) and of course The GooGoo Dolls and Matchbox 20.
Movies
Can't go wrong with a Romantic Comedy! Two great summer movies were "The Proposal" with Sandra Bullock and "The Hangover". I suggest you even buy these movies when they come out on DVD!
Television
ABC's "Show Me the CORN", The Craig Ferguson Show, NBC Nightly News, the Weather Channel, Discovery Channel, Letterman and Jay Leno's new show when it comes September 2009.
Books
'Tim & Tom, an American Comedy in Black and White', it's a remarkable and compelling story! I just picked up a copy of Billy Crystal's book called "700 Sundays". Excellent!
Heroes
The American Soldier! To all you guys and gal's in the United States Military - we appreciate the sacrifices your making and think about your safety everyday.
About me: Ex-jock, turned cop, after 23 years - retired the badge, perform comedy, acting, enjoy traveling to NYC and LA, and enjoying life inside Houston's 610 loop. Married in July 2008 to the most wonderful woman in the world. Just got back from performing in Iraq for the Troops, check out some of my photos. What an awesome experience to be able to perform for America's Best!
Slideshow
Who I'd like to meet: David Letterman, Diane Sawyer, Bill Cosby, and Stevie Nicks.
