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VIC HENLEY
A Cross Between Opie Taylor and Don Rickles
Using his Southern "good ol' boy" persona to first charm his audience, Vic Henley wins them over entirely with his well-crafted humor. His improvisational ability, quick wit, and high energy have earned him the reputation as one of the country's fastest rising comedians. His appearance has been described as "a cross between Opie Taylor and Don Rickles, or a potent concoction of innocence and devilment." This may explain why Vic Henley can turn perfectly reasonable adults into guffawing idiots when he struts across the stage.
Vic Henley's show covers a variety of topics including current events, sports, religion, relationships, and politics. This explains how he is able to entertain diverse audiences all over the world as evidenced by his appearances at Montreal's Just for Laughs Comedy Festival and Edinburgh, Scotland's Fringe Festival. Scotland on Sunday says, "This stand-up from America's deep south is giving rednecks a good name again with his sharp, political material and a pleasing audience rapport. London's Sunday Times quotes, "There's something about his smooth southern drawl and beaming face that makes everything sound like a little message of love. Bless him."
Vic Henley's extensive knowledge of music led to a stint as an on-air personality on VH-l, while his interviewing skills and ability to combine criticism with humor landed him segments on the Everyday show with Joan Lunden here in the states and The 11 o 'clock Show for Channel 4 in England.
A native of Oxford, Alabama, Vic Henley graduated from Auburn University and headed to Phoenix for a career as a stockbroker. His attention turned from finance to funnies when he entered and won a comedy contest at a local nightclub. He began working the comedy club circuit and eventually moved to New York, which led to his first television appearance on the CBS Morning Program. From there, Vic Henley had numerous appearances on Star Search, Fox's Comic Strip Live, A&E'S Evening at the Improv, Caroline 's Comedy Hour, and Stand-up Spotlight with Rosie 0 'Donnell. He's traveled to the UK and appeared on the BBC's Stand-up Show and Never Mind the Buzzcocks, along with being the only American comedian to appear on their huge hit, They Think It's All Over. Other credits include: BBC Scotland's Edinburgh Nights, Channel 5's The Comedy Store, Showtime's Comedy Club Network, MTV's Funny Papers, USA Network's Night Flight, and Lifetime's Way Off Broadway with Joy Behar.
Performing over 40 weeks per year, Vic Henley headlines the nation's most prominent and popular comedy clubs. He also works extensively in the corporate market, where he recently co-hosted an event with former president George Bush. On college campuses he has performed over 500 shows and been nominated for comedian of the year five times. In addition, he has been the opening act for Ray Charles, David Sanborn, Chicago, The Doobie Brothers, Warren Zevon, Dennis Miller, Dana Carvey, Michael McDonald, Curtis Mayfield, Frankie Valli, Ben E. King, Alabama, and Brooks and Dunn, just to name a few.
Besides performing, Vic Henley has co-authored the national bestseller Games Rednecks Play with fellow comedian Jeff Foxworthy and has authored his own book Things You Don't Expect Southerners to Say.Vic Henley resides in New York City, and currently pursues his interests in acting and writing.
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