Tom DreesenSpeaker and Booking Agent Information

Tom has acted in a variety of television series, such as Columbo and Murder She Wrote, as well as in films including Man on the Moon and Spaceballs. He's released comedy CDs, featured in his own TV comedy special, Dreesen Street, and hosted Night Time Starring Tom Dreesen, a late-night discussion program in Chicago.

He is presently touring the nation with his one-man show, "An Evening Of Laughter and Memories of Sinatra," to ecstatic acclaim. The comedic delivery of Dreesen is approachable, friendly, and unpretentious. He was referred to as "a complete pro... one of the most recognized family comedians of our time" by Daily Variety.

The Great Comedians author Larry Wilde had this to say about Tom's performances. "Tom Dreesen is the Quintessential Comedian," said the reviewer, "Excellent Material, Perfect Timing." Dreesen was referred to as a "saloon comic" by Frank Sinatra, who identified as a "saloon singer." Sinatra remarked, "We're a couple of neighborhood sort of people.

Dreesen's charity endeavors have likewise left a lasting impression. He established a "Day for Darlene" to support Multiple Sclerosis Research, and over 100 organizations have benefited from his ability over the past 30 years. For the race, which is named for his late sister who had MS, he ran 26 miles on three separate days.

He is still going strong today. He continues to entertain US troops across the globe as a proud former member of the US Navy, and most recently he visited many locations in Iraq. Harvey, Illinois, where Tom Dreesen was born, named a street after him. He received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2005.