Stand-up comedian · Boston, MA

Tony V

Who Tony V is

Tony V is a Boston stand-up comedian who began performing in 1982 after watching shows at the city's Comedy Connection, and was named Funniest Person in Massachusetts by Showtime in 1986. He has appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Comedy Central's Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, in the sitcoms Seinfeld, Boston Common, The Single Guy and Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, and in films including State and Main, Celtic Pride, Housesitter, One Crazy Summer, Shakes the Clown, The Town and The Heat. He has opened for Kenny Rogers, The Temptations, The Beach Boys and Joan Jett, and in 2024 the Boston Comedy Festival gave him its Comedy Icon Award.

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At a glance

Based in
Boston, MA
On screen
Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Seinfeld and 10 more
Official site
tonyvcomic.net ↗

Is Tony V on tour?

No upcoming dates on record No upcoming dates are on record right now. That doesn't mean Tony V has stopped touring; their own site is the place to look for new dates: tonyvcomic.net ↗.

Last checked 11 October 2026.

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Comedians like Tony V

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Questions and answers

Where is Tony V performing next?

No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now; their own site has their dates: tonyvcomic.net ↗.

What TV shows and films are they in?

Late Night with Conan O'Brien (NBC), Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn (Comedy Central), Seinfeld (NBC), Boston Common (NBC), The Single Guy (NBC) and Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (Comedy Central), among 13 credits.

Where is Tony V from?

Tony V is based in Boston, MA, as their record gives it.

What is their official website?

tonyvcomic.net ↗.

Who are some comedians like them?

Mitch Fatel (also in Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist), Dom Irrera (also in Seinfeld), Mitch Hedberg (also in Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist), Ralph Harris (also in Seinfeld) and Dan Naturman (also in Late Night with Conan O'Brien).

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Updated 11 October 2026 · the record checked 11 October 2026