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Frank King is a corporate comedian and emcee who delivers smart, clean humor, polished hosting and 41 years of stand-up experience.
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Why book Frank King for your next event
- Book Frank King for 41 years of stand-up experience, sharp observational comedy and humor designed to keep the whole room comfortable.
- Get a versatile corporate comedian, polished emcee and auctioneer who knows how to read the room and keep your event moving.
- Give your audience memorable entertainment from a Tonight Show writer, Star Search quarterfinalist and speaker with 14 TEDx Talks.
Non-binding request for Frank King
Corporate comedian, experienced emcee and master of clean, audience-friendly humor
Frank King is the comedian meeting planners trust with the whole room. With 41 years of stand-up experience, he delivers smart, clean corporate comedy that gets audiences laughing while keeping event organizers comfortable. A former writer for The Tonight Show, a Star Search quarterfinalist and the holder of a world record 14 TEDx Talks, Frank combines exceptional timing with decades of experience reading audiences. Whether you book Frank King as a corporate comedian, emcee or fundraiser auctioneer, he brings confidence, class and control to the stage. His philosophy is simple: he gets paid as much for the jokes he chooses not to tell as for the ones he does — and for knowing the difference.
Book Frank King for your event
Frank King is a clean corporate comedy professional, HR-friendly corporate entertainer and highly versatile corporate emcee with 41 years of stand-up experience. He brings smart slice-of-life humor, sharp observational comedy and real-world storytelling to conferences, association meetings and corporate gatherings.
For meeting planners, that experience matters. Frank understands that a successful corporate comedy performance is about much more than getting laughs. He knows how to read a room, adjust to an audience and create an atmosphere where people can relax and have fun without the person who booked the entertainment having to worry about what might come next.
As Frank puts it: “I get paid not so much for the jokes I tell, but for the jokes I don't tell — and the wisdom to know the difference.”
That philosophy captures his approach to corporate entertainment. His goal is to make sure everyone has a great time, nobody gets offended and, when his job is finished, the meeting planner still has their job.
41 years of comedy experience
Frank King brings more than four decades of stand-up experience to the stage. Over the course of his career, he has appeared on Showtime and competed on the original Star Search, where he reached the quarterfinals before, as he likes to point out, losing to a puppet.
His comedy credentials also include 20 years as a writer for The Tonight Show. He has shared the stage with some of comedy's most recognizable performers, including Adam Sandler, Jeff Foxworthy, Ron White and Steve Harvey. Frank has also served as the opening act for Lou Rawls, Randy Travis, Neil Sedaka and The Beach Boys.
Those experiences have given Frank the timing, confidence and adaptability needed to handle very different audiences and event formats. He understands when to raise the energy, when to give the room space and how to keep an audience engaged without forcing the moment.
The Mental Health Comedian
Frank is also known as “The Mental Health Comedian,” a role that combines his humor with real-world storytelling and his ability to connect with audiences around meaningful subjects. He holds a world record 14 TEDx Talks, demonstrating a rare ability to move between comedy, storytelling and ideas that stay with an audience after the event.
His style is rooted in observation and everyday life. Rather than relying on material that makes meeting planners nervous, Frank finds humor in experiences audiences can recognize and relate to. The result is comedy that creates connection across the room and gives people permission to relax and laugh together.
That balance is particularly valuable at corporate and association events, where an audience can include people from different backgrounds, roles and generations. Frank's decades on stage have taught him that knowing an audience is just as important as knowing a punchline.
Corporate comedian and emcee
When you book Frank King, you can bring far more than a stand-up set to your event. His versatility allows him to support different parts of a program while maintaining a consistent level of energy and professionalism.
Frank can bring his experience to an event as:
- A clean corporate comedian delivering smart, audience-friendly entertainment
- A polished corporate emcee who keeps the program moving and the room engaged
- An auctioneer who can bring humor and energy to a fundraiser
- A versatile entertainer who can combine comedy, emcee duties and auctioneering at the same event
As an emcee, Frank understands that the role is about serving the entire event. His experience reading rooms helps him manage transitions, maintain momentum and keep audiences engaged throughout the program. As an auctioneer, he can use that same sense of timing and audience connection to add energy to a fundraiser.
For organizations that need one experienced performer capable of handling several responsibilities, this combination makes Frank an adaptable choice.
Comedy meeting planners can trust
Corporate comedy requires judgment. A joke can be funny and still be wrong for the room, which is why Frank places such a strong emphasis on knowing the difference between material that belongs in a corporate setting and material that does not.
His HR-friendly approach means the focus stays where it should: on giving the audience a genuinely funny experience. Frank's decades of stand-up have given him the ability to deliver laughs with confidence, class and control while respecting the people in the room and the organization behind the event.
Meeting planners book Frank King when they want comedy without unnecessary risk, an emcee who understands how live events work, or an entertainer capable of taking on several roles. From conferences and association meetings to corporate gatherings and fundraisers, he brings extensive stage experience and a clear understanding of what the event needs from him.
Book Frank King for your event when you want 41 years of stand-up experience, the perspective of a 20-year Tonight Show writer, the communication skills behind a world record 14 TEDx Talks and the instincts of a performer who has worked alongside major names in comedy and entertainment.
Frank's promise is straightforward: smart humor, strong timing and an audience that has a great time for all the right reasons.
Customer Reviews
5 of 5
Frank "Kingo" King is the cleanest, funniest, most intelligent, most business-savvy comic on the planet. If you are genuinely serious about moving the needle on the effectiveness of any executive level strategic planning or training session, Frank should be invited as an in cognito participant to the group's worksessions. Your group will not only make progress faster toward its goals, the participants will ditch their baggage, relax and genuinely enjoy the session. They will develop richer relationships with others. The session will be truly strategic for your organization!
Mark Bruns
5 of 5
Frank's clean comedy made people laugh and his interesting wit gave the clientele lifetime memories from week to week aboard Holland America Line's cruise ships. From behind the scenes, hearing his material more than once, the different clientele responds to his material, laughing, especially when he incorporates the audience into his routine - as people would leave for dinner or other reasons aboard the Amsterdam. Knowing him about a year, Frank offers clean content to any generation and is very personable outside his routine. As a friend and work colleague, Frank receives my vote; I suggest you contact him for your corporate function or professional engagement, before he is booked somewhere else.
Kerry KennardDrum Set-Percussion Performer | Educator | Composer | Book a call 937-305-4330
5 of 5
Frank King is what I call "The King" of corporate comedy. I have never met someone who is so well connected and knowledgable about the corporate comedy business than Frank King. Not only that, everyone knows him and agrees that he is one of the tops in the business. He has helped me more with my business than anyone and I am so grateful to know him and benefit from his knowledge and experience. Frank's show is clean, funny and unique!
Ron FeingoldThe Power of the Smile at The Power of the Smile
5 of 5
After another of Frank's hilarious performances, I could not sit down. No, I literally could not sit because I had nothing to sit on! I LMAO!!! (If you don't know what that means, go ask your kid.) Happy to recommend Frank with the highest regard. He can be incredibly funny and clean at the same time. Kudos, Frank!
Mike Grudzien, MSReal Estate Investor, Private Money Lender, Airbnb SuperHost
5 of 5
Frank is always a true professional. He came in a day early to hang out with my client. He visited their exhibitors and attended several workshops. That evening he customized his material around what he had observed earlier in the day! The audience loved it.
Angela Goble (formerly Cox)Midwest Speakers Bureau, Inc.
5 of 5
I recently had the great fortune of being introduced to Frank, which very quickly led to our co-presenting at an area organization! Frank has quickly become one of my favorite people! His hilarious humor is lightening quick, sidesplitting & witty, while being family friendly! I would hire him in a heartbeat!
KL WellsVistage Worldwide Chair | CEO Executive Coach & Business Consultant | CEO of Voices InCourage | Host of the Thrive While Loving An Addict Podcast | TEDx Speaker | Author
5 of 5
Frank is committed to my clients getting the best possible value. He customizes for each event and has always hit a grand slam home run EVERYTIME!
Seth DechtmanExpert Keynote Curator
5 of 5
Frank's original comedy make any event shine. He's especially good at interacting with audiences and including them in the fun. Generous with other comics, I have seen him travel far and wide to help a worthy cause. I heartily endorse Frank.
Melody DoddOriginal Stand-up Comedy at Stand-up Comic
5 of 5
I have seen Frank King perform live and he's a terrific corporate humorist. He's also one of the nicest guys I've met on the speaking circuit.
Harry FreedmanFunny Motivational Speaker *Emcee *Comic
5 of 5
Frank is a natural talent...his comfort level with an audience, his demeanor, and his excellently timed delivery (of his excellent comedy material) is original, and hilarious. He's a class act, and a good guy. Hire him for your club, event, or whatever else he's willing to book...he's proven that he has what it takes, or he'd be selling carpet somewhere by now. Frank is the king! Oh, and I used to work with his sister at a newspaper, and she's cool too.
Bill HerrinFreelance Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Copywriter
5 of 5
Frank King is delightful to work with! If you are looking for someone to captivate your audience you will want to hire Frank King as your next speaker or auctioneer. He is captivating and will hold your audience in the palm of his hand and have them laughing, crying, applauding and truly feeling inspired. He uses his humorous and engaging demeanor to take tough subjects and craft your message to make them relevant.
Kayla VictorStrategic Partnerships | Coalition Building | Criminal Justice Reform & Health Equity | Community Engagement Leader | Turning Relationships into Results | Curiosity Enthusiast & Dyslexic Thinking
5 of 5
Frank is a brilliant, funny inspiring and talented writer and speaker who the world needs now more than ever. RIP Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain.. and all the others that have left this earth too early.
Daniel Tyler Bacsik, MSN, APRN, FNP-CComedic & Dramatic Actor | Singer-Songwriter | Nurse Practitioner | Entertaining, inspiring, and connecting through music, performance, and compassionate care
5 of 5
Frank King is an excellent speaker. He has a powerful message delivered in an entertaining fashion. I am proud to invite him to speak at my retreats and conferences. He has a generous spirit too.
Henry DeVriesBestselling ghostwriter | Senior writer Calif. Business Jrnl | Publicity agency owner | Author of Marketing With A Book For Agency Owners | Agency Owner News | TV show host | Professional Speaker | CEO of Indie Books
5 of 5
WOW! I just heard Frank speak to a group of CEOs in La Jolla. He sure has a powerful message. He delivers it in a mix of great humor (he is very funny) but is discussing suicide which is a tough topic to cover. When he sat down everyone was impressed with his message and delivery. His topic needs to be one he gives to an audience every day. I enthusiastically him as a speaker!
Robin Ryan“America’s Top Career Expert”-LA Times ● Resume Writer ● LinkedIn Writer ● Interview Coach ● AI Job Search ● Speaker ● Bestselling Author ● Forbes Columnist
5 of 5
Frank brought the keynote address to Our City Cares 2020 "Fun-Raising Hope" virtual event this year. His experiential wisdom regarding suicide and mental health provide a unique message that we all need to hear. If you or your organization (business, non-profit, school) are looking for a knowledgeable individual to present the difficult topics of suicide and mental health in an engaging manner, Frank King must be on your list for consideration.
Joe StephensCo-Founder, treasurer at Our City Cares
5 of 5
It's hard to even know where to start with Frank. He is an amazing role model for public speakers who are trying to hone their craft. His gift of being an amazing comedy writer and then turned speechwriter and now a keynote speaker who speaks on, you know, the easiest topics in the world mental health, suicide, depression, these types of things. Thanks for the super low bar Frank. ;) As someone who is starting his journey on those topics, I find myself looking at the trail that he has sort of blazed or road he has paved. You can tell I am not a brilliant writer, because I am currently stuck on infrastructure related analogies. An amazing human being and more people should strive to be like him.
Bryan SeelyCybersecurity Expert | Public Speaker | Ethical Hacker | U.S. Marine
5 of 5
I have had the distinct pleasure of hearing Frank speak at a number of events. Most recently I heard him speak at the Indie Books International Trusted Advisor Rainmaker Summit in Chicago. Frank is able to grab the audience right from the start of any speech. This weekend, he clarified the six major errors that people can make in trying to land a TED talk. We all took notes! Frank is also known for giving exceptional suicide prevention speeches. I hope that you have the chance to hear him one day as his speeches make a lasting impression.
John O'BrienTEDx Speaker, Coach, Author
5 of 5
Frank gets your attention from the start - and boy does he keep it until the very last word. Frank spoke in La Jolla and shared his personal story with authenticity, vulnerability and courage - and always with his audience in mind. What a tremendous story of a person who has taken life's lemons and turned them into sparkling, bright, flavorful lemonade. Thank you Frank, for sharing your gift with the world. You are inspiring and others who work with you are lucky indeed.
Cindy SkalickyThe Exec Comms Coach for Executives | Speaker | Author | Trusted by F250 Science & Tech | Nail High-Stakes Moments with Stories that Stick
Rated 5.00/5 based on 18 customer reviews
Keynotes
Special Virtual Keynote by speaker Frank King:
How to Socially Distance and Stay Sane.
Frank King, The Mental Health Comedian and Suicide Prevention Speaker, works with teams to develop effective social isolation strategies for their teams. Participants learn how to recognize warning signs associated with isolation and understand how to start a conversation on reducing physical distance while staying connected.
By participating in this course, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of both team members and their families.
Audience takeaways:
How to aim for physical rather than social distancing.
How social isolation impacts physical health.
Learn creative ways to build social time for yourself and those you care about.
The do’s and don’ts of social distancing.
How to decide whether you should cancel your dates, parties, and gym sessions.
Highlight the management and treatment modalities for team members at risk, including best practices for connecting the team member with virtual mental health services.
Gain the knowledge and skills to successfully self quarantine
Comprehend the relationship between isolation stress and isolation, and learn valuable techniques to stress less at home.
By participating in this course, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of both team members and their families.
Audience takeaways:
How to aim for physical rather than social distancing.
How social isolation impacts physical health.
Learn creative ways to build social time for yourself and those you care about.
The do’s and don’ts of social distancing.
How to decide whether you should cancel your dates, parties, and gym sessions.
Highlight the management and treatment modalities for team members at risk, including best practices for connecting the team member with virtual mental health services.
Gain the knowledge and skills to successfully self quarantine
Comprehend the relationship between isolation stress and isolation, and learn valuable techniques to stress less at home.
Keynote by Speaker Frank King:
Digital Media Addiction: “Smart Phones, Social Media and Suicide”
The talk will identify the negative impact on problem solving and coping mechanisms, cognitive functioning, memory, the effects on neural pathways of the brain and its relationship to self-destructive and suicidal behavior. Additionally, this talk will highlight the timing of the introduction of social media with the surge in the rates of both Major Depression and suicide. It will provoke thought regarding the impact that Social Media and Social Networking Sites have on those rates and offer preventative measures to decrease this correlation. This talk will discuss:
Social Media as a normal part of our society and functioning today.
The concept and development of Self and risks of social media use.
The impact of social media use on the need for immediate gratification, difficulty in differentiating real from imagined threats, the FOMO effect, the impact on feelings of abandonment and rejection and it influences on both neurotransmitters and brain function.
The increased risk for development of suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, narcissism and sociopathic behavior with chronic social media use.
The question of “How do I be me without losing touch with Self”.
And finally, suggestions and specific personal operating recommendations for the development and maintenance of Self with the use of social media.
Social Media as a normal part of our society and functioning today.
The concept and development of Self and risks of social media use.
The impact of social media use on the need for immediate gratification, difficulty in differentiating real from imagined threats, the FOMO effect, the impact on feelings of abandonment and rejection and it influences on both neurotransmitters and brain function.
The increased risk for development of suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, narcissism and sociopathic behavior with chronic social media use.
The question of “How do I be me without losing touch with Self”.
And finally, suggestions and specific personal operating recommendations for the development and maintenance of Self with the use of social media.
Keynote by speaker Frank King:
Stress-Less in the Workplace: Work Life Balance
While some workplace stress is the new normal, excessive stress can interfere with your productivity and performance, impact your physical and emotional health, and affect your relationships and home life. It can even determine how successful you are on the job. You can’t control everything in your work environment, but that doesn’t mean you’re powerless, even when you’re stuck in a difficult situation. Whatever your ambitions or work demands, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from the debilitating effects of stress, improve your job satisfaction, and bolster your well-being in and out of the workplace.
How to find the chuckles in change
How to find the funny in frustrations
How to find the punchlines in the pain
How to turn your messes and stresses into successes
How to find the chuckles in change
How to find the funny in frustrations
How to find the punchlines in the pain
How to turn your messes and stresses into successes
Keynote by speaker Frank King:
Workplace Suicide Prevention: A Workplace Health and Safety Issue
Frank King helps workplaces appreciate the critical need for suicide prevention, creating a forum for dialogue and critical thinking about workplace mental health challenges. It builds a business
case for suicide prevention while promoting help-seeking and help-giving. Interactive exercises and case studies help employers and their staff apply and customize the content to their specific
work culture.
This program is divided into four chapters:
Doing suicide prevention in the workplace
What to do when someone is suicidal
How to start conversations about suicide
How to handle suicide prevention
case for suicide prevention while promoting help-seeking and help-giving. Interactive exercises and case studies help employers and their staff apply and customize the content to their specific
work culture.
This program is divided into four chapters:
Doing suicide prevention in the workplace
What to do when someone is suicidal
How to start conversations about suicide
How to handle suicide prevention
Keynote by speaker Frank King:
College and Youth Suicide Prevention: Suicide is the Second Leading Cause of Death
As a college and youth speaker can captivate the attention of youth and college age students regarding mental illness and suicide. Frank is forthcoming on his lifelong battle with depression and thoughts of suicide. Suicide Prevention is his passion and his purpose. He was literally born to it.
Depression and suicide run in his family. It’s called Generational Depression and Suicide. His grandmother died by suicide, his mother found her. His great aunt died by suicide, his mother and he found her. He was four-years old. Frank has come close enough to dying by suicide that he can tell you what the barrel of his gun tastes like. Which is a perspective that many mental health speakers cannot match. He’s been there, and almost done that.
Program content is divided into four chapters:
Mental Health Literacy and How to Start That Conversation
How to Facilitate Resilience, Recovery and Return to Class
How to Handle Suicide Prevention and Postvention on Campus
Depression and suicide run in his family. It’s called Generational Depression and Suicide. His grandmother died by suicide, his mother found her. His great aunt died by suicide, his mother and he found her. He was four-years old. Frank has come close enough to dying by suicide that he can tell you what the barrel of his gun tastes like. Which is a perspective that many mental health speakers cannot match. He’s been there, and almost done that.
Program content is divided into four chapters:
Mental Health Literacy and How to Start That Conversation
How to Facilitate Resilience, Recovery and Return to Class
How to Handle Suicide Prevention and Postvention on Campus
Keynote by Speaker Frank King:
Bullying Prevention and Response Training
The goal of this keynote is to empower you to understand bullying and how to take best practices and implement comprehensive, long-term prevention. Research shows that bullying is a public health and safety issue that negatively impacts outcomes for the youth involved. It is important to highlight bullying as a public health problem to keep children safe.
How to take a public health approach to preventing bullying
How to engage a variety of community stakeholders to address bullying
Top Do’s and Don’t’s in addressing bullying, as well as common strategies to avoid bullying will be discussed
Overarching goal of the keynote is to empower attendees to understand bullying and how to take best practices and implement comprehensive, long-term prevention
How to take a public health approach to preventing bullying
How to engage a variety of community stakeholders to address bullying
Top Do’s and Don’t’s in addressing bullying, as well as common strategies to avoid bullying will be discussed
Overarching goal of the keynote is to empower attendees to understand bullying and how to take best practices and implement comprehensive, long-term prevention
Keynote by speaker Frank King:
Senior Citizen Suicide Prevention: Depression and the Elderly
Should suicide in elderly populations a major concern? Yes, it’s a huge concern. We must address it far better. Adults aged 65 and older have one of the highest rates of suicide. Those 85 and older have the highest rate among adults. This may or may not come as a surprise to many people. While giant strides have already been taken to help seniors, we can do much more. To help the mental health of our seniors, we first must understand why it’s happening and identify roadblocks to getting them the help they so desperately need. Why is the elderly population is the“forgotten” demographic? And what can we do about that.
Mental Health Literacy, the Elderly and How to Start That Conversation
How to Facilitate Recovery, Resilience and Renewed Zest for Life
Suicide Prevention and Post-vention Techniques
Mental Health Literacy, the Elderly and How to Start That Conversation
How to Facilitate Recovery, Resilience and Renewed Zest for Life
Suicide Prevention and Post-vention Techniques
Suicide, The Secret of My Success; Dead Man Talking by Frank King
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