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Walter Latham

Comedy Tour Promoter best know for the "Kings of Comedy" & "Queens of Comedy" Tours

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Walter Latham Biography

Walter Latham is often referred to as "The King of Comedy,” for the indelible imprint he has made on the world of urban comedy. Credited with launching the careers of award-winning actors and comedians including Tyler Perry, Chris Tucker, Steve Harvey, Mo’Nique, Cedric “The Entertainer,” and the late Bernie Mac, Latham changed the comedy landscape when he took urban comedy out of small theaters and into large-scale arenas and stadiums.

His "Kings of Comedy" tour sold out in all major arenas throughout the United States, out-sold all of the Pop and R&B concerts during the same time, and was one of the largest grossing tours in US history. Latham created and produced "The Queens of Comedy," starring Academy-Award winner, Mo'Nique, and "The Latin Kings of Comedy," starring George Lopez. He produced the Award-winning “The Original Kings of Comedy” movie along with MTV Films, directed by Spike Lee, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It became the first urban comedy tour film to top box offices throughout the U.S., and remains second to this day behind Eddie Murphy’s “Raw.” The movie grossed over $38 million and is considered a comedic classic, while the accompanying soundtrack was released on Universal Records and received a Grammy nomination for “Best Spoken Comedy Album.”

Walter Latham Entertainment is responsible for creating and producing the “Crown Royal Comedy Soul Festival,” a 20-city tour which featured chart-topping musical acts including Earth, Wind and Fire, The Isley Brothers, and comedians Rickey Smiley, Adele Givens and Earthquake. Latham Executive Produced two seasons of HBO’s hit comedy series "P. Diddy Presents the Bad Boys of Comedy," and produced FOX’s "Shaken Not Stirred," five one hour highly rated "toasts" of some of the biggest names in pop culture. To date, Latham Entertainment productions have grossed over $250 million worldwide.

In 2012, Latham partnered with YouTube on a new comedy channel that delivers urban comedy programming 24/7 and features content from Latham’s past productions including Bernie Mac, Tyler Perry, Mo’Nique and others as well as new content from Michael Blackson and Tara “Miss P” Powell, in addition to original programming including “Comedy After Dark,” a standup special hosted by hip-hop Queen Trina, models Rosa Acosta and Carolina Catalino, and adult film legend Jenna Jameson.

Latham continues to ink deals with distributors such as Hulu, Daily Motion, Vessel and others, and at 45 years old, continues to be a trendsetter. Having almost single-handedly changed the face of urban comedy, Latham has made an indelible imprint in the evolution, creation and impact of urban comedy throughout the world. Latham is Founder and Chairman of The Walter Latham Foundation, which provides scholarships to underserved children and sponsors youth-oriented events annually.

Speaking Topics
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Overcoming Obstacles in Business and Life
    • Consumer Trends in the African American Community
    • The Impact Social/Digital Media is Having on the African American Consumer and How to Understand/Leverage That
    • The Importance of Education
    • The Responsibility and Presence of the Black Father in the Home and Community
    • Using Celebrity Power to “Empower" Our Future Generation
    • The New Face of Philanthropy (The Importance of Serving Others)

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  • What are the speaker fees for Walter Latham

    Speaking fees for Walter Latham, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Walter Latham are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Walter Latham, 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 Walter Latham speak about?

    Walter Latham is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business Growth, Comedians, Entrepreneurism, Inspirational, University Speakers.
  • Where does Walter Latham travel from?

    Walter Latham generally travels from Greensboro, NC, 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 Walter Latham’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Walter Latham 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 Walter Latham 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 Walter Latham 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.
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Comedy Tour Promoter best know for the "Kings of Comedy" & "Queens of Comedy" Tours

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Walter Latham Biography

Walter Latham is often referred to as "The King of Comedy,” for the indelible imprint he has made on the world of urban comedy. Credited with launching the careers of award-winning actors and comedians including Tyler Perry, Chris Tucker, Steve Harvey, Mo’Nique, Cedric “The Entertainer,” and the late Bernie Mac, Latham changed the comedy landscape when he took urban comedy out of small theaters and into large-scale arenas and stadiums.

His "Kings of Comedy" tour sold out in all major arenas throughout the United States, out-sold all of the Pop and R&B concerts during the same time, and was one of the largest grossing tours in US history. Latham created and produced "The Queens of Comedy," starring Academy-Award winner, Mo'Nique, and "The Latin Kings of Comedy," starring George Lopez. He produced the Award-winning “The Original Kings of Comedy” movie along with MTV Films, directed by Spike Lee, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It became the first urban comedy tour film to top box offices throughout the U.S., and remains second to this day behind Eddie Murphy’s “Raw.” The movie grossed over $38 million and is considered a comedic classic, while the accompanying soundtrack was released on Universal Records and received a Grammy nomination for “Best Spoken Comedy Album.”

Walter Latham Entertainment is responsible for creating and producing the “Crown Royal Comedy Soul Festival,” a 20-city tour which featured chart-topping musical acts including Earth, Wind and Fire, The Isley Brothers, and comedians Rickey Smiley, Adele Givens and Earthquake. Latham Executive Produced two seasons of HBO’s hit comedy series "P. Diddy Presents the Bad Boys of Comedy," and produced FOX’s "Shaken Not Stirred," five one hour highly rated "toasts" of some of the biggest names in pop culture. To date, Latham Entertainment productions have grossed over $250 million worldwide.

In 2012, Latham partnered with YouTube on a new comedy channel that delivers urban comedy programming 24/7 and features content from Latham’s past productions including Bernie Mac, Tyler Perry, Mo’Nique and others as well as new content from Michael Blackson and Tara “Miss P” Powell, in addition to original programming including “Comedy After Dark,” a standup special hosted by hip-hop Queen Trina, models Rosa Acosta and Carolina Catalino, and adult film legend Jenna Jameson.

Latham continues to ink deals with distributors such as Hulu, Daily Motion, Vessel and others, and at 45 years old, continues to be a trendsetter. Having almost single-handedly changed the face of urban comedy, Latham has made an indelible imprint in the evolution, creation and impact of urban comedy throughout the world. Latham is Founder and Chairman of The Walter Latham Foundation, which provides scholarships to underserved children and sponsors youth-oriented events annually.

Walter Latham Speaking Topics

    • Entrepreneurship
    • Overcoming Obstacles in Business and Life
    • Consumer Trends in the African American Community
    • The Impact Social/Digital Media is Having on the African American Consumer and How to Understand/Leverage That
    • The Importance of Education
    • The Responsibility and Presence of the Black Father in the Home and Community
    • Using Celebrity Power to “Empower" Our Future Generation
    • The New Face of Philanthropy (The Importance of Serving Others)

Walter Latham Videos

  • Walter Latham & His Future Kings of Comedy! - POWER PLAYERS ...

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FAQs on booking Walter Latham

  • How do I book Walter Latham to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Walter Latham 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 Walter Latham, 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 Walter Latham or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Walter Latham

    Speaking fees for Walter Latham, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Walter Latham are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Walter Latham, 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 Walter Latham speak about?

    Walter Latham is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business Growth, Comedians, Entrepreneurism, Inspirational, University Speakers.
  • Where does Walter Latham travel from?

    Walter Latham generally travels from Greensboro, NC, 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 Walter Latham’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Walter Latham 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 Walter Latham 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 Walter Latham 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.

Walter Latham is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as. The estimated speaking fee range to book Walter Latham for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Walter Latham generally travels from Greensboro, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Spike Lee, D.L. Hughley, Steve Harvey, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Bill Rancic. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Walter Latham for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Walter Latham Speaking Topics

    • Entrepreneurship
    • Overcoming Obstacles in Business and Life
    • Consumer Trends in the African American Community
    • The Impact Social/Digital Media is Having on the African American Consumer and How to Understand/Leverage That
    • The Importance of Education
    • The Responsibility and Presence of the Black Father in the Home and Community
    • Using Celebrity Power to “Empower" Our Future Generation
    • The New Face of Philanthropy (The Importance of Serving Others)

Walter Latham Speaker Videos

  • Walter Latham & His Future Kings of Comedy! - POWER PLAYERS ...

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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.

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