Born and raised in Maryland, years of schooling taught Ron the thrills and pleasures of making people laugh, as he was a practicing nudist. Soon he was literally hanging out with many comedians, picking up some bad habits along the way. In no time he found himself hooked on phonics. The next several years were a blur of consonants, syllables, and sentences of community service, laying the groundwork for success on stage (though now fully dressed).
He cut his teeth on stages in, around, and on top of the Baltimore area, performing for and on several potent forms of medication. His offbeat humor and the loud scratching of heads caught the attention of Jim Wiggins, the Last Hippie In America. Jim and other headliners encouraged Ron to try the comedy scene in Chicago.
After performing on every stage he stumbled upon, Ron returned to the east coast, wiser, funnier, and one step ahead of several drunken mobs. Due to his popularity and inspired work with unborn porcupines, he is currently featuring all over the country, working with Heffron Talent, Summit Comedy, Charter Talent, Riot Act Comedy, Hysterical Entertainment, and several local bookers, getting laughs at clubs, colleges, and on Comcast television (again, with his clothes on). In 2007, he also claimed top honors at SchizoBill’s Insane Comedian contest, and was a semi-finalist in the 2008 Great Canadian Laugh Off.
So look for him, or better yet, request him at a college or comedy club near you.
Influences
Steve Martin, Emo Philips, Mitch Hedberg (RIP brother), Monty Python, Benny Hill, Bill Cosby, Smothers Brothers, too many more to mention
Members
Some Places I’ve Performed:
Garrett Morris’ Downtown Comedy Club - Los Angeles, CA/
Cozzy's Comedy Club - Newport News, VA/
Fabacher’s Grill - Mobile, AL/
Jeremiah Bullfrogs Live - Topeka, KS/
D.C. Improv- Washington DC/
Riot Act Comedy Club - Washington DC/
Baltimore Comedy Factory - Baltimore, MD/
The Comedy Spot - Mt. Prospect, IL/
Barrell Of Laughs - Oak Lawn, IL/
Mugsys - Carbondale, IL/
The Works - Beloit, WI/
Wausau Best Western - Wausau, WI/
The Loft - Columbus, GA/
Chuckles - Skippack & Thorndale, PA/
Maroons - Pottsville, PA/
Best Western - Keene, NH/
Electra Nightclub - W.Lebanon, NH/
The Comedy Zone - Paducah, KY/
The Comedy Zone - Clarksville & Johnson City, TN/
South Street Comedy Club - Jackson, TN/
Sams Tavern - Mogadore, OH/
Holiday Inn - Blacksburg, VA/
Holiday Inn - Bluefield, WV/
Legal Grounds Night Club - Rutherfordton, NC/
Pitchers On The Lake - Seneca, SC/
Big River Room - Winona, MN/
Walter Reed Hospital (show for soldiers - twice)/
Bancroft Neurohealth Fundraiser - Lindewold, NJ/
TV Shows
The Hott Spott (twice) Comcast TV Delaware
Films
Christmas 1965-71, Who's the Birthday Boy? 1969, Hey, Don't You Know How To Knock? 1983 (re-released as How My Nosey Brothers Ruin My Relationships 1987)
Christmas carols about other religions, porcupines (of course), vodka and its effect on medication
Music
Rush, Pink Floyd, The Doors, U2, Yes, Led Zepplin, Black Sabbath, AC/DC, lots more I'll remember later.
Movies
When I'm in Salisbury, MD my favorite place to eat is Sub Runners. They have the best food, great service and are owned and operated by some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. I spend a lot of my "down time" there so come on by, enjoy a great meal, and maybe we'll hang out. One thing on the sly, though. I've seen lots of subs, but they're never running. I'll keep watching, though.
For more info, check out: www.sub-runners.com
"Ron has worked with our agency for a number of years and delivers a funny and unique show. He always demonstrates professionalism on & off the stage." - Chuck Wozlick, Charter Talent
"Ron Bender, who was making his third appearance at Walter Reed, brought laughter in a way that can only be described as, "I shouldn't be laughing at this, but I can't help it". He is a crowd favorite whenever he comes to the Mologne House." - Ernie Miller, Producer of shows for soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital
"Ron Bender is the kind of guy who drives the Tow Truck of Comedy on rainy nights. He's big, durable, dependable, and just a teensy bit creepy in a funny, raw, Hollywood-Slasher-Movie kind of way." - Chris McDevitt, Comedian
"Ron is funny and is one of the most unique comics performing today." - Kris Clayton, Manager, Rascals Comedy Club, Cherry Hill, NJ
Who I'd like to meet: anyone who doesn't have a grudge against me.
Christmas Greetings from Bruce Chadwick Illusion Ministry, Please pray that we will have many opportunities in the coming year to share the gospel of Christ through our unique programs. Visit our website at www. illusionministry. com God bless, Bruce and staff
Been kinda busy in my own HELLISH holiday world… hope your Thanksgiving week was better than ours! Check out my blog when you get a chance, to see how Thanksgiving with the Hendersons went this year-
