Brian Regan is one of the best comedians performing today. His comedy, big enough for everyone, sharp enough for you, keeps audiences coming back time and again to see what's new in the comedy world of Brian Regan.

As a kid, Regan was a huge fan of Johnny Carson but his fascination with stand-up comedy really kicked in when Steve Martin came on the scene. It was Martin's silly, but smart, comedic genius that inspired Regan.

At Heilderberg College in Tiffin, Ohio, Regan began his dream of becoming a comedian. As a freshman, having fallen so far behind in his major - accounting- that he knew he could never catch up, Regan went to his football coach for advice. Knowing Regan was kind of funny, the coach recommended the Communication and Theater Arts Department. It was within this world that Regan began his quest for a career in comedy. From speech class to plays, Regan developed his love for performing and getting laughs.

In the early 80's, when the Heidelberg years were done, Regan started performing at a small comedy club in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, an hour?s drive from his hometown of Miami. Since he was just starting, Regan was much more than just a comic - he was a busboy, a dishwasher, and a cook. Oftentimes, Brian had to wrap up his shows to flip burgers for the people in the crowd. They might not have liked those early jokes, but boy did they love those burgers! Over a two and a half year period, Regan actually became a better comic than cook. It was time to hit the road.

During the mid-80's, Regan found plenty of work in the booming 80's comedy world. Clubs like "Giggles" and "Sir Laughs a Lot" welcomed the budding comic as he traveled about, first by bus, then by car, then ... by airplane.

In 1986, Regan moved to New York City, where he based himself until 1994. Still hitting the road plenty during those years, Regan used his time in New York to learn the difference between getting laughs, and getting good laughs. Regan kept his comedy broad enough to work anywhere in the country, but interesting enough to make a name for himself in the demanding New York City scene. The tightrope paid off when he won $10,000.00 in the K-Rock - Miller Lite Funniest Person in New York contest in 1988.

From there, all hell broke loose. Regan moved to headliner status and began nailing down national TV appearances: MTV Half Hour Comedy Hour, Pat Sajak, Arsenio Hall, and ... every comic's dream - The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. By the early 90's, Regan had developed into one of the best stand-up comedians in the country.

From then until now, Brian Regan's highlights have included his own specials on both Showtime and Comedy Central, being featured in Coca Cola's Concession Stand Comedy in movie theaters throughout the country, regular appearances on both Conan O'Brien and the Late Show with David Letterman, and opening regularly in the nation's best theaters for Jerry Seinfeld.

Regan's die-hard fans continue to fill comedy clubs throughout the country. They know his act is constantly growing, constantly changing, and constantly challenging. So, just like you might enjoy the taste of a delicious comedy club burger, please enjoy the comedy of Brian Regan.
 

-taken from ComedyCentral.com-