Harry Freedman

Harry Freedman is recognized in the comedy and corporate entertainment industry for his unique approach as a "put-on" comedian. Freedman is a stand-up comedian who has been engaged by numerous companies to impersonate industry experts or newly hired executives, bringing humor to annual meetings and conventions through his "put-on" style. He has portrayed roles ranging from White House Economic Advisor to Sports Fitness Doctor and paleontologist, using comedy to energize corporate events and facilitate organizational transitions and teamwork.

Before establishing his presence in corporate entertainment, Freedman developed a stand-up comedy career, touring nationally and opening for comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld, Tim Allen, Dennis Leary, Andrew Dice Clay, Paul Reiser, and Drew Carey. He has performed at venues including Carolines in New York City and was a regular at New York's top comedy clubs, such as The Improvisation, The Comic Strip, and The Comedy Cellar. Freedman has also appeared on television programs including "VH1 Stand-up Spotlight," "Comedy on the Road," "Carolines Comedy Hour" on A&E, and "America's Funniest People." He contributed as a writer for "Carolines Comedy Hour" and has been featured on Showtime Comedy Specials.

Freedman's transition into corporate comedy began when he assisted a friend with a corporate put-on, leading to further opportunities with major companies and associations, including Dell Computer, The American Bankers Association, Cox Radio, and IBM. He also wrote and produced the short film "30 Minutes," which was recognized at the NY International Independent Film Festival.

As an actor, Freedman has appeared on and written for the CBS sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond" and has acted in "Men of a Certain Age" on TNT. His media presence includes profiles in the business sections of The New York Times, Miami Herald, Newsday, and International Herald Tribune.

As a corporate put-on comedian and emcee, Freedman has performed for hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies. He is known for his ability to maintain a convincing persona, often described as having a "generic executive look," which enables him to consistently engage and entertain audiences. Freedman collaborates closely with clients to ensure his material is appropriate and effective, and he is skilled at providing comedic relief as an emcee, enhancing audience engagement and communication at corporate events.