The Who - Van Halen David Lee Roth- U2- Sting -Rik Emmett-Pete Townshend. BB King, Ian Thomas, Lyle Lovett, Blues Brothers and you know all all that good Canadian stuff....And of course Mike Nesmith , Micky Dolenz, David Jones and Peter Tork ..The Monkees ...
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I'm an actor who loves music , who works in the music business , acting very natural in fact as it is in my blood.
NOMINATED FOR A CANADIAN COMEDY AWARD FOR MALE IMPROVISOR OF THE YEAR - 2006
Rick Wharton is an actor, comedian, improvisor, writer and producer.
Wharton is a jack of all trades and knows no boundaries.
Works in Canada and the U.S.A
For five years, millions of Canadian Space: The Imagination Station viewers have enjoyed Rick Wharton's character "The Conspiracy Guy." Nominated in 2002 for Best Male Perfromance for the Canadian Comedy Awards.
For eight years, Rick has produced a star-studded variety show called "Yo Adrian," which blends music and comedy and has become a Toronto Christmas tradition. This highly successful show is always sold-out and has raised over $80,000 for Barrett House, a Toronto AIDS/HIV residential facility.
Rick was also the winner of TMN'S Standup "The Next Jerry Seinfeld" Award. Ricks' new show, The Canadian Comic Witness Protection Program, is about to launch (2006) showcasing not only Rick but other Canadian comedians who perform both improv and standup. This variety type show debuted at the Canadian Comedy Awards to great reviews.
Actors whom you know from television, but don't know their names. Conspiracy? maybe... Canadian...yep.
He also manages and tours with Canada's guitar virtuoso Rik Emmett, opening many performances for him.
Rick is a very recognizable figure in Canada's entertainment industry, and has performed at several prestigious events.
He enjoys performing for private corporate functions, soft seaters and clubs.
Wharton is a Second City Toronto alumnus performing with both the touring company and the mainstage production for two years.
For additional information on Rick Wharton, please visist:
JET FUEL LOUNGE- ST LOUIS
THE BERT CONVEY THEATRE BRANSON MISSOURI
HEDGEFEST, VICTORIA BC
THE 21 CLUB, NYC
CHUCKY CHEESE, REGINA
THE STINKYSOCK CINCINNATI
THE WAFFLE HUT, NASHVILLE TN
THE MUSTANG RANCH, NEVADA
CAESAR'S SALAD PALACE, ATLANTIC CITY NJ
THE HOUSE OF JEWS, MIAMI FL
GANGSTA FEST, COMPTON CA
STUFFY'S RIB SHACK, TUPELO MISS
THE PARADISO, AMSTERDAM
THE VIPER ROOM, LA CA
NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL, NEWPORT RI
THE CURRY CAVERN, NEW DELHI
KOWLOON A GO GO, CHINA
FARM AID w/ WILLY AND JUDD NELSON RUSH TOUR -2112- WORLD TOUR RIK EMMETT 2007 - WORLD TOUR
LEZ BE FRIENDS FESTIVAL-ANCHORAGE,ALASKA
WEASEL POOLAZA- WOODSTOCK, NY
THE GASWORKS- TORONTO
IHOP ON INTERSTATE 5
LARRY'S HOUSE OF BEEF- DOWNEYVILLE
LARRY'S HOUSE OF VEAL-PEORIA
CGGB'S- NEW YORK-with GWAR
GRASSY KNOWLE- DALLAS
BOWL A RAMA SARASOTA,FLORIDA
TAJMAHAL- NEW YEARS EVE 1999- Rescheduled date- TBA
GENE RAYBURN TRIBUTE- SAN JUAN CAPASTRANO
WOODY'S - SAN FRANCISCO
THE STINKY PINE - CATSKILLS NEW YORK
BOB EVANS- FT WAYNE INDIANA
He is huge is Belgium. Or so we have heard.
Sorry been out of touch...my Dad just passed away after a long illness. How goes it with you? Got a place for "I Am A TV Show" yet? And wait until you hear my send up of the radio industry called "RADIO Killed The Radio Star".
Hi Rick! Thanks for being a 'Strange Animal'!! Great to have you as a friend... all the best to you, you're hilarious!
Lori and Norma Lee,
~Gowan's Strange Animals~
Hey Rick are you playing at Santa Fe on December 13th? Where? Upstairs? How much are the tickets? I will be there already because of my work Christmas party, so hopefully will be able to hear you perform. Vicki
Hey Rick - great show tonight! ...and to think I almost missed it. Good thing the parking lot was full when I drove by. The Witness Program is 'the' something Pem-town needs to get us out of the 'hunting season' rutt.
Keep in touch!
Bryan @ Scr1Bble
Hey Rick, Thanks a lot from all of us in the band for coming to see our live show. We were very honoured to have you with us. See ya around soon.
Bryan @ Scr1Bble
