Biography (Comedy)

Born and raised in the countryside of Romulus, Michigan, Toy was hired by Ford Motor Company to work on the assembly line one week after graduating from high school.  It was not until a year and a half into his backbreaking duties of assembling pick-ups did he hear a majestic voice in his head that echoed “GO WEST YOUNG MAN! ”  The next thing Toy knew, his 1973 rusted-out pinto was packed and he was on his way to California in search of a better way of life.

After settling in Los Angeles, he enrolled in college where he eventually earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and a Master's degree in Public Administration from California State University, Long Beach.

During his collegiate studies, Toy decided to pursue his real dream; being a stand-up comedian and a writer.  Being a funny fellow as long as he can remember, it was not until Labor Day 1984 that Toy decided to make a living at comedy.  Since then, he has often been "dubbed" as one of the freshest, most exciting new performers to burst onto the entertainment scene in recent years.

A consummate talent, Toy has carved out a comedy career by generating laughter often by poking fun at occupations of such groups as police officers, entertainers, lawyers and teachers.

During his act Toy enhances his slick delivery with animated body movements that vividly interprets numerous characters ranging from dogs and cats to people and machinery.

Toy’s success as a comedian has led him all across the nation appearing at comedy clubs, colleges and opening for such talents as Hiroshima, Kenny Rankin, The Drifters, and many other rock and jazz groups.  His college drama training also encouraged him to pursue an acting career as his face began to appear on both television as well as the silver screen.

Aside from being a comic, actor and teacher, Toy is also a writer and cartoonist --two talents he has recently combined into three published books: "MAMA'S BABY.... DADDY'S, MAYBE?: A Handbook For The Alleged Father", "IT MIGHT BE TIME TO FILE THOSE DIVORCE PAPERS WHEN .... :100 Ways To Tell If Your Marriage Is In Trouble" and “The Ultimate Job Search Preparation Handbook.  His other written endeavors include an earlier completed manuscript, "IN MY CORNER", and a recently published novel, "CHANGING OF THE GUARDS." He is currently busy working on his third novel, "BENEATH THE BRIDGE"

Whether as a champion for fathers' rights; an author with a humorous point of view; or, a stand-up comic humoring audiences all across America, Toy will definitely leave his mark upon society.

LIVE PERFORMANCES

Toy Snipes has headlined and performed in over 300-clubs, theatres, colleges, lounges, hotels, Restaurants, and hell-holes coast to coast and before audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

The Punchline - Atlanta, GA                                  It's Comedy - Cleveland, OH
Crackers - Indianapolis, ID                                    Comedy Club - Birmingham, AL
Comedy Castle - Detroit, MI                                 Mobile Comedy Lounge - Mobile, AL
Chaplins - Mt. Clemmens, MI                               Comedy Haven - Palm Springs, CA
Comedy Den - Grand Rapids, MI                           Improvisation - Los Angeles, CA
Dangerfield’s - New York                                      Roanoke Comedy Club - Roanoke, VA
Stanford and Sons - Kansas City,                          The Comic Strip - EL Paso, TX
Comedy Catch - Chattanooga, TN                         Comedy Store - Hollywood, CA
The Ice House - Pasadena, CA                                Jody's - Sheveport, LA
Funny Bone - Knoxville, TN                                  Golden Nugget - Las Vegas, NV
A Comic's Cafe - Atlanta, GA                                Golden Sails - Long Beach, CA
Comedy Corner - Tampa Bay, FL                          Penny Arcade - New Jersey
Parisian Room - Los Angeles, CA                        High Tide Comedy - Corpus Christi
Comedy Zones – Orlando, FL                                 Groucho's -  FL

TELEVISION AND FILM

The Laugh Brigade (1986)            Remington Steele (1983)            48 Hours (1983)
Going Coconuts (1986)                Love Connection (1984)             Cagney & Lacey
Dating Game (1978)                     Something's Funny (1984)           Love Letters
Channel 7 News Special               Maximum Security (1985)           All the Marbles

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