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Terry Fator is a celebrated ventriloquist, impressionist, and singer known for his unique blend of comedy and vocal talent, headlining major Las Vegas shows and collaborating with diverse brands.
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Request A ShowTerry Fator premiered his all-new, multi-media, immersive Vegas production, 'Terry Fator: One Man, a Hundred Voices, a Thousand Laughs!' at The STRAT, featuring comedy, music, and parody.
Terry Fator was featured in an article discussing his 30-year journey to success despite winning 'America's Got Talent', emphasizing that 'overnight success' is a myth.
Terry Fator collaborated with ventriloquist Landon Venting and his puppet Biscuit, showcasing their talent and creativity.
Terry Fator was signed to a five-year, $100 million deal with The Mirage and celebrated his 10-year anniversary as a headliner with them.
The website featured Terry Fator's story of unlikely rise to the top of the comedy world, detailing his journey from county fair circuit to winning 'America's Got Talent'.
Terry Fator showcased his impressions as a 'Human Jukebox' on YouTube, highlighting his unique talent with his win on 'America's Got Talent'.
Terry Fator discussed 'America's Got Talent', fellow ventriloquist Darci Lynne, and the impact of winning a million dollars in an interview.
Terry Fator was featured on 'The Katie Show' discussing his 10-year $100 million dollar contract extension in Las Vegas and being named the Best Family-Friendly Show by Las Vegas.
Fator became an official supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities and a member of their celebrity board, the Friends of RMHC, contributing to charitable causes.
All proceeds from Fator's original song "Horses in Heaven" are donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Fator voiced a character on the Disney Channel show 'Mickey Mouse'.
Fator performed at corporate functions for General Motors in his early career.
Fator performed at corporate functions for AT&T in his early career.
Terry Fator was born in Dallas, Texas, on June 10, 1965. His interest in ventriloquism began in fifth grade after discovering a book titled “Ventriloquism for Fun and Profit” by Paul Winchell. A few weeks later, he purchased a Willie Talk dummy and won a $25 prize at a church picnic with his performance. Throughout his childhood, Fator honed his skills, entertaining family and friends with ventriloquism and impersonations of singers and actors. His mother supported his passion by saving for three years to buy him his first professional puppet when he was 18. Fator discovered his ability to impersonate singers while practicing ventriloquism in his car, learning to sing without moving his lips.
Fator’s early career involved touring as the lead singer of the band “Freedom Jam” in 1987–88, performing in over 200 high schools. He later fronted “Texas the Band,” incorporating his puppet Walter T. Airedale. The band nearly signed a major record deal, but Fator’s talent for impersonating original vocalists was noted. After leaving the band, Fator struggled with solo acts, performing at fairs and sometimes facing small audiences. Despite contemplating other careers, his family encouraged him to persist. This led him to combine singing, ventriloquism, and comedy, including impersonations of artists like Garth Brooks, Etta James, James Taylor, and Dean Martin. This revised approach led to critical reception and increased success, with Fator performing for corporate functions for General Motors and AT&T, and opening for Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, Neal McCoy, and Styx.
His career saw a significant turning point in 2007 when he won the second season of “America’s Got Talent.” This national exposure propelled him to stardom, leading to a five-year, multi-million dollar contract to headline shows in Las Vegas. From 2009 to 2020, he was a headliner at Mirage Las Vegas, where the theater was renamed the Terry Fator Theatre. This deal was reported to be one of the largest entertainment deals in Las Vegas history. Since 2021, he performs regularly at New York-New York Hotel and Casino, and as of May 2024, he started a new residency at The STRAT in Las Vegas, integrating advanced technology into his performances. Fator has consistently been recognized as one of the world’s highest-paid comedians and actively uses his platform for charitable causes.
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