From his many appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman to his week… Read Full Bio ↴From his many appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman to his weekly picks segment on the FOX NFL pregame show with Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long and Jimmy Johnson, comedian/actor/impressionist Frank Caliendo has been all over Television the past few years. (Last year He even performed in front of the Vice President of the United States broadcast on C-SPAN).
Known for "dead on" impressions of famous actors (like Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Robert DeNiro), politicians (George W. Bush, Bill Clinton) and broadcasters (John Madden, David Letterman, Jay Leno, and Jim Rome), Frank, a 7 year veteran of television sketch comedy (MadTV, Hype) will begin his own show later this year (First airing the Tuesday before thanks giving). "Frank TV" is set to debut late fall on the TBS network.
On the Stage, Frank's high energy act is a blend of observations, impressions, characters and anecdotal stories that build to a frenetic pace. Once described by the "Hollywood Reporter" as "a combination of Robin Williams and Jim Carrey" Frank is one comedian that should not be missed.
Other places you might have seen Frank: "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson", "Jimmy Kimmel Live", "Conan O'Brien", "The View", "Last Call with Carson Daly", Superbowl XXXIX, "Comedy Central Presents Frank Caliendo", "The Best Damn Sports show Period", and "Mike and Mike" on ESPN 2.
Known for "dead on" impressions of famous actors (like Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Robert DeNiro), politicians (George W. Bush, Bill Clinton) and broadcasters (John Madden, David Letterman, Jay Leno, and Jim Rome), Frank, a 7 year veteran of television sketch comedy (MadTV, Hype) will begin his own show later this year (First airing the Tuesday before thanks giving). "Frank TV" is set to debut late fall on the TBS network.
On the Stage, Frank's high energy act is a blend of observations, impressions, characters and anecdotal stories that build to a frenetic pace. Once described by the "Hollywood Reporter" as "a combination of Robin Williams and Jim Carrey" Frank is one comedian that should not be missed.
Other places you might have seen Frank: "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson", "Jimmy Kimmel Live", "Conan O'Brien", "The View", "Last Call with Carson Daly", Superbowl XXXIX, "Comedy Central Presents Frank Caliendo", "The Best Damn Sports show Period", and "Mike and Mike" on ESPN 2.
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The Madden Rant
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mangasky7
The fact that Madden hated this impression makes it all the more funnier.
AvengerII
Well, it doesn't matter whether Madden hates it or not anymore because as of last year, John's dead, Dave!
The impression seems realistic to me, and I'm not a John Madden! LOL
I know him mostly because of all those Madden football videogames.
Kinda hard to ignore a game series that has appeared on multiple console platforms AND sold over 100 million copies over the course of over 3 decades now!
David Leary
Frank told a story about doing the impression in front of Madden and his grandkids. The kids laughed and then Madden was OK with it.
danR
I think the only thing was not the impression but FC's (comedic) quip that he liked John Madden because he made Frank "feel smart".
Unknown User
if he hates it, its wrong to do
Joe Black
@David Leary "I'm the guy who talks like your grandpa and if you don't finish your dinner, BOOM! you don't get desert."
"I get it now! This guy makes small children laugh. He's a saint, just like Drew Brees!"
Commander Keen
He's hilarious and he actually understands NFL rules
rockturtleneck
Love this--props to Dave too for his stellar straight-man work. If Jimmy Fallon was doing this, he would be rolling around in his swivel chair in hysterics after every line.
Boyce Montez
Jimmy oes that with the guests who arent funny as well. Can hardly watch him most times.Dave is a much better host.
Jerrett Hardin
I think the only person who ever got Conan to do that was Norm MacDonald.