As a comedian whose cool sophisticated style blends razor-sharp wit with an incredible ability to see the absurdities and provocations of modern day relationships, Tony is very much in demand.
With his Father’s Croatian brashness and loud features on his Mother’s stubborn French-Canadian face, Tony’s comedy comes honestly out of his own experiences with the foibles and follies of everyday life. His affable, engaging style and hilarious take on everything from pop culture to popping the question have made him one of the most eminent comedians in Canada today.
Tony is a born comic who has been entertaining audiences all his life, whether they wanted it or not. He’s been a funny Clothing Salesperson, a funny Bartender and a funny Courier. Tony turned his Comedy talent to a professional career in the late 80’s after graduating from Sheridan College with an Advertising Diploma and working as a Copywriter at a few Toronto Ad Agencies. He won “The Funniest New Comic” contest at Yuk Yuks in his first year and now Headlines top comedy clubs across the country, and has taken his act to the US, England, Ireland, Holland, and the Middle East. Tony’s reputation as a talented performer has led to invitations to perform at Festivals in Montreal, Manchester, Reading, Thunder Bay, London and Amsterdam.
Practically born in front of a television set, writing for the medium is a dream gig for Tony. The last few years has seen him be a Story Editor on such Disney shows as “The Latest Buzz”, “Naturally Sadie” and “Radio Free Roscoe”.
Specialized Corporate Performances have also been a focus of Tony’s Writing. He has Written and Performed specific material for McDonald’s, Royal Bank, Home Depot, Labatt’s, Sears, Dylex Group, and all Branches of the Military to name a few.
His Forte is Hosting Corporate Functions, using Humor to warm-up the crowd and relay Themes and Messages in a mature, witty and clean Performance.
Television and Film Acting is a big part of Tony Krolo’s career. He’s a recurring “Mall Cop” on Disney’s “Naturally Sadie", a somber Detective on “The Jon Dore Show” and recently was in commercials for Tim Horton’s, Bud Light, Cox Com Cable and The National Fatherhood Initiative. He’s also had his own Comedy and Sketch Comedy Specials and done award winning popular Ads for Mars Bars, Clorets and Shiriff. Plus, every Christmas he’s a clumsy Cop in Tim Allen’s “The Santa Clause”.
Tony Krolo’s impact on a crowd is inspiring. His imagination for improvising is impressive to say the least and his unique conversational style keeps people talking long after he’s left the stage. |