Bobby Collins

Bobby Collins (comedian)

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Bobby Collins

Birth name Robert Edward Collins
Born September 21, 1951 (age 61)
New York, New York,
United States
Medium Stand-up, film, television
Nationality American
Years active 1980 to present
Genres Stand-up comedy
Subject(s) Observational comedy
Influences Red Skelton, Redd Foxx, Richard Pryor, Alan King
Website www.bobbycollins.com
Bobby Collins[1] is an American stand-up comedian and film actor and has released six comedy albums: I'm on the Boat, Women and Children First, On the Inside, I Wanna Go Home, You’re Not Coming With Us, Mr. New York and Out of Bounds.

He has opened for such showbiz stars as Frank Sinatra, Cher, Julio Iglesias, Tony Bennett and Dolly Parton and was Rosie O'Donnell's predecessor in hosting “VH-1’s Standup Spotlight.”[2] He has also appeared in numerous television shows and movies, and is regularly featured on XM Satellite Radio.

Collins was nominated for a CableACE Award as well as for the American Comedy Awards 1997 “Stand-up Comic of the Year.” His second CD, “Out of Bounds,” was submitted for Grammy consideration. Described as a “perfect fusion of Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis” by the New York Post, Collins is known for his live stage performances, cable TV specials, numerous talk show appearances, feature film roles and comedy CDs.

In April 2008, he release his DVD, “Bobby Collins: Live From New York City,"

Early life