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Mark Akita
Stand-Up
Mark Akita Male
49 years old
Sierra Madre
United States



Last Login: 11/3/2009
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Bio

I’m Mark and I’m a comedian. Either that or I’m merely delusional, in which case I can’t possibly be as funny as I think I am.

I've been doing Stand Up Comedy since November 2008

I was born in Stockton, CA and raised mostly in the area near Pasadena, CA including Altadena, and Sierra Madre.

From 1985 to 2007 I worked as computer operator/programmer/analyst for a variety of corporations and a small city government. In spite of the best efforts of many highly paid IT and HR executives I was able to survive with my sense of humor and humanity intact.

From 1987 to 2005 I was married, but now I’m in recovery.

From 1996 to 2004 I played keyboards with a succession of LA area bands.

Websitemarksarts.blogspot.com
Influences
  • George Carlin
  • Mel Brooks
  • Lenny Bruce
  • Eddie Izzard
  • Richard Pryor
  • Rodney Dangerfield

  •     Mark Akita's Interests
    General
  • Hiking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Blues Guitar & Keyboards
  • Computer Animation
  • MusicMy MP3.COM.AU page

    My favorite music videos on YouTube:

    Brian May - Since Youve Been Gone
    Colin Hay - Overkill
    John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton - Hideaway
    Susan Tedeschi - Hurt So Bad
    Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
    Commitments - Mustang Sally
    Keane - Somewhere Only We Know
    Blues Traveler - Hook
    Nickleback - Sharp Dressed Man

         Mark Akita's Details
    Status:Divorced
    Orientation:Straight
    Body type:5' 9" / Average
    Ethnicity:Asian
    Zodiac Sign:Leo
    Education:College graduate
    Occupation:Serf, with growth potential to peasant

       Mark Akita's Schools
    California State University - Los Angeles
    Los Angeles,California
    Graduated: 1985
    Student status: Alumni
    Degree: Bachelor's Degree
    Major: Computer Science
     

    1982 to 1985
    Pasadena City College
    Pasadena,California
    Graduated: 1982
    Student status: Alumni
    Degree: Associate's Degree
    Major: Natural Science
     

    1980 to 1982

       Mark Akita's Networking
    Film - Composition - Screenwriting
    Currently working with a group on a short film. We hope to have it completed by October 2009.


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       Mark Akita's Blurbs
    About me:
    My life is about learning and exploring. I am passionate about the arts and freedom of speech. If I had a personal motto it would either be Carpe Diem or WTF.

    Mark Akita at the Ice House
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr1aEsINT4M

    The Stand-Up Academy graduation show at the Ice House. March 8, 2009.

    Who I'd like to meet:
  • Any of the surviving Beatles or members of Monty Python.
  • Barak Obama
  • Eric Clapton
  • Emma Thompson
  • Neil Gaiman
  • Ray Bradbury
  • James Burke
  • Tim Burton
  • Cate Blanchett
  • Susan_Tedeschi

  •    Mark Akita's Friend Space (Randomized)
    Mark Akita has 104 friends.
     DailyComedy.com 


     Scott Shimamoto 


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     Chucklemonkey.com 


     David 


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     Safari Dave 


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     George Harrison 


     Comedian Eric DeLuca 


     KATE ROXBURGH 


     ADAM SHENKMAN 


     VARGUS 


     KATSQUEEK 


     Paula Johnson 


     Crazy Marvin 


     Cathy 


     Corey 


     Yesel "yak" Manrique 


     Mark 


     A Place for Comedy 


     ..:::♠♠HU$TLER♠♠:::.. 


     Altadena Comedy Festival 


     john clark 


     Cathy Zukimoto 


     London 


     Lonely London Lad 


     Richard Chang 


     Tim Chizmar 


     johnny 


     Diane Kawasaki 


     DAKOTA 


     Loretta 


     Frankie 


     Patrick Hill 





    Mark Akita's Friends Comments
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    grace koh

    grace koh



    Sep 24 2009 2:06 AM

    Hey Mark!! Thanks so much for the add - you were hilarious as well! Hope you can make it to the Nov 5th show...we'd love to see you there :)

    gk
    KATSQUEEK

    K P



    Sep 14 2009 8:49 PM

    OMG!
    I'm now your #1 Friend?

    see ya thursday @ The Comedy Club!




    lol
    Mark Akita

    Mark Akita



    Sep 10 2009 11:19 PM

    Hey Dakota!  I've been good.  I had a gig on Saturday 9/5 with Corey Craig and Mike Allen.  I'll be at the Coffee Gallery Backstage this Saturday 9/12.
    DAKOTA

    DAkota black



    Sep 10 2009 12:37 AM

    Hey u how have u been
    Mark Akita

    Mark Akita



    Sep 7 2009 5:36 PM

    Hi London!
    You're my favorite Japanese Beatles influnced band.  Hm.. Maybe I'll form my own Japanese Beatles cover band.  We could call ourselves "Lubbel Soul".
    KATSQUEEK

    K P



    Sep 7 2009 7:20 AM

    found ya
    KATSQUEEK

    K P



    Sep 5 2009 8:52 AM

    hey
    are you on facebook? Some of the comics  from the festival are on my buddy list on there. Add me!
    Im gonna go to UCB next wednesday night for 'facebook'
    One of the guys in my improv workshop kept insisting I go.
    Guess its the best night to go!
    take it easy
    kat-
    London

    London



    Sep 3 2009 2:44 PM

    Hi!
    Thank​s for accep​ting me.
    How are you?
    Have a nice day!​!​!​


    Kazuki&Eiji
    London
    KATSQUEEK

    K P



    Aug 29 2009 7:32 PM

    That was a fun event! John & Chris may start teaching Improv classes over there on a regular basis in the near future. Which is a Great Idea! I'd go!
    Ro

    Ro



    Aug 29 2009 2:49 PM

    Nice seeing you to Mark! That was a fun time at the festival:)
    KATSQUEEK

    K P



    Aug 29 2009 12:09 AM

    Oh yaa Altadena Film Fest!
    KATSQUEEK

    K P



    Aug 28 2009 7:01 PM

    hi!
    your a sweet man and a funny comic!
    how's it goin?  how did ya find me on myspace?
     i think i only told you my first name?
    lol
    take it easy!
    Phil

    Phil Perrier



    Aug 15 2009 2:14 AM

    Happy B'Day to you too Mark! You are a funny guy. Even if you are pussy repellent.

    pp
    Katsy

    Katsy



    Jul 14 2009 2:26 AM

    Hey Mark, It was nice to see you at the Ice House and great to meet your GF. She's very nice. I hope she enjoys the rest of her vacation.
    Marcus Boeltz

    Marcus Boeltz



    Jun 9 2009 8:14 AM

    Have a great week Mark! It was a pleasure working with you back then and thanks for all! All the best. Cheers, Marcus
    Jonathan Villalvazo

    Jonathan Villalvazo



    May 6 2009 10:09 AM

    Thanks for being a part of the show Mark. You were great!

    Jonathan
    Magnum Farce

    Magnum Farce



    Apr 27 2009 2:37 AM

    Hey Mark - Thanks for being a friend!

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    APRIL HAVA SHENKMAN

    APRIL HAVA SHENKMAN



    Apr 11 2009 11:33 PM

    Hope you can come to show Mark!
    Happy April -
    April in April
    !!!
    SHERMS

    SHERMS



    Apr 10 2009 7:54 AM

    HELLO
    Helen the Reader

    Helen the Reader



    Apr 6 2009 5:14 AM

    I love your video of your comedy gig! Nice work!
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