Top-Rated Speakers Bureau and Entertainment Booking Agency for Corporate Meetings and Business Events. Book an AAE Speaker Today.
Top-Rated Speakers Bureau and Entertainment Booking Agency for Corporate Meetings and Business Events. Book an AAE Speaker Today.
Click to Open Search Bar

Bill Scheft

Novelist, Comedy Writer, Columnist, Jew

Novelist, Comedy Writer, Columnist, Jew

Travels From Travels From:
New York, NY, USA
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Bill Scheft Biography

Despite his immense pride in his long-form fiction (he is the author of two novels, Time Won’t Let Me and The Ringer), Bill Scheft is best known for his weekly humor column, The Show, which appeared in Sports Illustrated for three years, and a collection of his columns was published in The Best of The Show. Before coming to Sports Illustrated, Scheft spent two and a half years at ESPN Magazine writing a similar column, called The Monologue.

After 12 years touring as a stand-up comedian, Scheft was hired as a monologue writer for Late Night with David Letterman in 1991. He was with the program for its last two years at NBC, then moved over to CBS in August, 1993 to work on the Late Show with David Letterman. He served as head monologue writer for the Late Show until March, 2004, and during his years with David Letterman was nominated for 13 Emmys. Which, ah, means he never won. (He recently returned to the Late Show after a two-year hiatus.)

A veteran writer on award shows and television specials, Scheft wrote for the 1995 and 2005 Academy Awards, was the head writer for three ESPY Awards, and has contributed special material to the Emmys, Tonys, and Grammys.

Over the last decade, Scheft has contributed humor essays and short pieces to the New Yorker, New York Times, Esquire, TV Guide, George, Talk, Slate, Modern Humorist, the collections Mirth of a Nation, 101 Damnations, May Contain Nuts and a few other places that may or may not exist anymore.

A 1979 graduate of Harvard College, where he majored in Latin because he “thought the church was going to come back,” Scheft worked as a sportswriter for the Albany Times-Union before he came to the realization, “Hey, what the hell am I doing in Albany?” He moved to New York City in December, 1980.

He still lives in Manhattan with his wife, comedian Adrianne Tolsch, and the voices in his head.

How To Write Jokes and Influence People

   

The Mathematics of Novel Writing

   

Adapting Your Novel for The Screen

   

Hilarious but True Horror Stories from a Life of Television Writing

BOOK Bill Scheft

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/09/2024.

Bill Scheft Videos

FAQs on booking Bill Scheft

  • How do I book Bill Scheft to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bill Scheft for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bill Scheft, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Bill Scheft or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Bill Scheft

    Speaking fees for Bill Scheft, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Bill Scheft are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bill Scheft, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Bill Scheft speak about?

    Bill Scheft is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Celebrity, Comedy, Entertainment, Innovation, Inspirational, Literary, Motivational, Thought Leadership.
  • Where does Bill Scheft travel from?

    Bill Scheft generally travels from New York, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Bill Scheft’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Bill Scheft for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bill Scheft for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bill Scheft or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Bill Scheft is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Bill Scheft for your event is available upon request. Bill Scheft generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Stephen Fry, Jules Feiffer, Lizz Winstead, Calvin Trillin and Jonathan Safran Foer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bill Scheft for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP