Born in Elmont, NY Chris fell in love with show business at the age of seven years old when he watched Red Skelton on T.V.. He quickly became a living room star! Performing at every family party he could. After high school, Chris began singing and telling jokes at a local night club called Johnny D’s Club Michael’s in Willston Park, NY. By the late 1990’s he became a regular at comedy clubs all over New York and soon expanded his career into radio. He hosted his own show on Long Island’s WGBB with comedy partner Marc Lund (now owner of Brokerage & Govenors Comedy Clubs.) The team was later hired to write jokes for the Joan Rivers Show on WWOR. After they broke up the act Chris continued to perform solo. He has appeared in numerous Independent films & television commercials and has even graced the stage in such productions as Biloxi Blues and Brilliant Traces. He is a regular at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas as well as the Borgata in Atlantic City and many clubs & theater's around the country.
Website
chrismontylive.com
Influences
Red Skelton, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Cosby, Jackie Gleason, Johnny Carson, Dean Martin, Jimmy Stewart.
TV Shows
Televison commericals.
Films
"Constance" Independent short by Mark Haris (Galopagas Film Festival 2008.) "30 Minutes, The HMO" (Short) featured in the 2007 New York International Independent Film Festival. Dir. Harry Friedman.
"The Man In My House" (Short) featured in the 2007 South Asian International Film Festival. Dir. Anjali Walters. "A Gentleman’s Agreement" (Short) Dir. Emanuel Umo. "One Request" (Short) Dir. Steven Pryor.
Albums
Chris Monty Live - Full length cd. Chris Monty Live In Atlantic City - Full length cd.
Chris Monty's Interests
General
I love Jazz! Going to the beach. Going to the racetrack. Hiking with Becky. Reading great books. Watching classic movies. Hanging with my friends at one our classic cocktail parties. I am a big sports fan and suffer annually rooting for the Mets, Jets, Islanders, and Knicks.
Music
Jazz, Blues, Rock 'N Roll, Doo Wop.
Movies
I'm a big fan of the classics! It's A Wonderful Life, Casablanca, Public Enemy No.1, High Noon, The Godfather, Jaws, The Sting. Also like today's films: Gone Baby Gone, No Country For Old Men, The Green Mile, The Sixth Sense.
Television
I look forward to the Honeymooners marathon every new years. they should bring it back weeknights at 11:30PM on channel eleven!!! The Odd Couple too!
About me: I am a professional Stand-Up Comedian and Actor living in New York City. I am on the road most of the year performing in such places as Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and comedy clubs around the country. I was raised in western Long Island and attended Sewanhaka H.S. in Floral Park. www.chrismontylive.com
I want to thank you for allowing me as Red Skelton to be a part of your myspace life.
Fall is here and the holidays are approaching. They can be stressful so I'm giving you a gift of laughter.
If by chance you are in Las Vegas or plan on visiting us this season, I would be honored to meet you.
I perform every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night 9pm inside the Royal Resort Hotel showroom located 99 Convention Center Drive (basically corner of Las Vegas Blvd and Convention Center Drive)
The name of the show is Larry G Jones ~Man of 1002 Voices Show.
I'm the opening act as Red Skelton. If you get the chance please stop by and say HI. If you want to see the show here is a discount code for you.
Hey Chris yes we went to Danny's last night, we were the couple that was sitting straight in front of the stage against the wall....your only 25 year marriage couple (laughing). We had a great time and yes we were in your 11 people in the place joke. You were great!!
Hey Guinzo, nice working with you in Portland, Oregon last weekend. I still cant get over the chants at the end of the show, "Chris, Chris, Chris!!!" The standing "O" was ridiculous---There should have been cameras there! Great working with you. I still have a lot to learn from you! TTYS--
Just stopping by to say HI!
Sure is getting HOT in Las Vegas.
When you get a chance, check out the “COOLEST SHOW IN TOWN”
Starring Larry G Jones~Singing Impressionist and Brian Hoffman as 'Red Skelton'
We have a blast every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Larry G Jones was just named 'Entertainer of the Year' in Las Vegas.
We have a 'COOL DEAL' for you.
Get General Admission and VIP preferred seating tickets at half price by using discount code MYSPACE (all Caps)
Visit http://www.LasVegasActs.com/showvideos.html to see VIDEOS!
Click on TICKETS to reserve seats for the show;)
Next time you are in the neighborhood, check out the funniest show in Las Vegas!
I wish you continued success in all you do.
"Goodnight now and may God bless"
Brian Hoffman~Red Skelton Impersonator
Chris...Thanks for another commanding performance from you Saturday night, but should I have expected anything other than that, I think not!!! The Ringwood Little League parents are raving on how well the 4 of you did...I'm sorry about the confusion at the end of the evening and hope your not dissapointed in me. I enjoy working with you and look forward to many more shows in the near future. Have a great day!!!
Hey Chris...Thanks for performing Friday night...you were great...even though the crowd was rude for Bingo and I they seddled down enough for you to do your thing and it was a pleasure working with you again. I had a blast with Vince & George on Saturday in White Plains...he told me you two had talked the night be4...lol As soon as they give me a date for next month in white plains you will hear from me...looking forward to working again with you in the near future.
thanks for droppin a line...DAMN boy, you're booked like every single day! nice.
