Jimmy Shubert has established a diverse career as an actor and comedian, with notable appearances in film and television programs, alongside extensive international stand-up performances. After befriending Sam Kinison in 1984, Jimmy Shubert embarked on an extensive five-year tour with Kinison’s renowned ‘Outlaws of Comedy,’ performing for audiences of up to 6,500 people in major casinos and large venues, including the iconic Universal Amphitheater. This period significantly elevated his profile, building upon his early work crafting jokes for established comedians such as Yakov Smirnoff, Jimmy Walker, and Louie Anderson. Shuberts stand-up career continued to accelerate, culminating in a standout performance at the 1997 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.
His reach as a performer is global, having toured extensively across the United States, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, and Korea. Beyond commercial stages, Shubert dedicated his talents to entertain troops in the Middle East and Afghanistan as part of the ‘America Supports You’ program for the Defense Department and Armed Forces Entertainment. In 2014, he was a finalist on NBCs highly popular competition series ‘Last Comic Standing’ and has also been featured on ‘Comedy Underground with Dave Attell.’ Shubert continued his prolific output into the new decade, releasing his fourth comedy album, ‘Zero Tolerance,’ in 2020. This album quickly achieved significant commercial success, reaching the coveted No.
1 spot on the iTunes comedy chart upon its release that same year. His consistent delivery of high-quality, impactful comedy and versatile performance across various media underscore his enduring appeal and marketability within the entertainment industry.