STANDUP COMEDY:
Either performing as himself or as his incredible cast of characters, Ric is a formidible presence on the comedy stage. For over 16 years, he has performed over a thousand shows in 16 states. Ric has worked with the likes of Mitch Hedberg, Louie Anderson, Tommy Chong, Jeff Cesario, Kevin Meaney, Jeff Altman, Dom Irrera, Joe Minjares, Andrew "Dice" Clay, Eddie Griffin, Tom Wilson (Back to the Future), Joel Hodgeson (Mystery Science Theatre 3000), and Rick Rockwell (Who Wants To Marry A Millionaire).
OTHER CREDITS:
CALIFORNIA: The L.A. Improv, Comedy Store, Ice House and Haha Cafe, etc.
MINNESOTA: Minnesota Comedy Club, Acme Comedy Club, Comedy Gallery, and Knucklehead's, etc.
QUOTES FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW:
"Ric McCloud is a one-man blue collar comedy tour." -Tom Hansen, booking agent
"The best so far, I laughed so hard that I had to massage my face afterwards." -Bridget Allen
"Kept us guessing at what was next. This was great...very funny." -Carrie Buffington
"Oh my God! He dressed as a Parka-clad Fargo accent type guy, as a leather jacket biker Fonzie like character, as an old druggie Hippie bum, and as a southern buck-teeth cowboy who thought he was a stud named Orvis. I laughed so hard I almost fell off my chair." -Patti Curtis
Website
mccloud9.com
Influences
Lenny Bruce, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, Billy Crystal, Jackie Mason
Films
"Six Feet Under: The Plan" (2002), "Catch Me If You Can" (2002), Dario Argento’s "Trauma" (1992), "Beyond Bob" (unreleased, 1993), Jarrod Crooks' "Battle for Love" (2007), Ric McCloud’s "Unholy Reunion" (2007)
Ric's Interests
General
Performing Stand-up Comedy, Film-making, Tae Kwon Do, music
Music
Tool, AudioSlave, Prince, Van Halen, Rap and Hiphop, Blues, Jazz, old school Rock, some techno, various fusion, and of course, scat (J/K)
Movies
Smokey and the Bandit, Clerks, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Office Space, Fight Club, Troy, Garden State, and James Bond stuff
Television
Old WB Cartoons, South Park, Gilligan's Island, Rockford Files, Dukes of Hazard, McCloud (duh), The Sopranos, Magnum P.I., The X-Files, The 7-of-9 show ;-)
Books
Bruce Lee - Artist of Life, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Zen and the Art of Comedy, Hell Gig by Brad Tassell, Plato Symposium, Psychology of Humor, Biopsychology.
Heroes
Anyone who can make someone laugh so hard while they're taking a drink that they shoot it out their nose onto their best friends.
Real-Comedy Talent Uncensored - Volume 1 is now available on DVD!!! For Just $12, you get the first three shows, featuring Ric McCloud, Joe Lovitt, and Kris Miles. Price includes shipping to anywhere in the continental U.S. of A. E-mail for more information. Volume 2 will be available soon!
TELEVISION: Ric produced his own reality show featuring stand-up comedians called "Real Comedy Talent" which aired in the Twin Cities 2005-2007. He is working to update the project and bring it online. His horror film "Unholy Reunion" is in post-production.
ENTERTAINMENT:
In addition to plays, radio and TV, Ric has acted 3 motion pictures, including Steven Spielberg's "Catch Me If You Can" and Dario Argento's "Trauma". Ric's also been seen on HBO's "Six Feet Under."
Who I'd like to meet: George Carlin, Kevin Smith, Halle Berry, Angolina Jolie, Bill Murray, Jim Carrey, Bill Cosby, Dustin Hoffman, Pierce Brosnan
