Joe Gatto

Joe Gatto is a comedian and actor known for his improvisational skills and roles in television, transitioning from a successful comedy troupe member to a solo touring stand-up artist and author. After winning the $100,000 grand prize in NBC’s ‘It’s Your Show’ competition in 2007 with their sketch ‘Time Thugs,’ Joe Gatto went on to achieve widespread acclaim in comedy. Gatto co-founded the improvisational and sketch comedy troupe ‘The Tenderloins’ in 1998 alongside James Murray, Sal Vulcano, and Brian Quinn. The group quickly garnered significant attention through comedy sketches shared on platforms like YouTube, Myspace, and Metacafe, collectively accumulating millions of views and establishing a strong online presence.

Continuing his literary ventures, Gatto released the children’s book ‘Where’s Bearry?’ in 2024. The same year marked the release of his solo comedy special, ‘Messing with People,’ on September 17, 2024, alongside an appearance in the television special ‘Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil Unleashed.’ Gatto has also made surprise guest appearances at ‘Impractical Jokers’ live shows, including in Boston in 2023 and Hanover, Maryland, in 2024. Beyond entertainment, Gatto is a dedicated advocate for the ‘Adopt, Don’t Shop’ movement for pets and actively campaigns against bullying through various YouTube segments, leveraging his platform for social impact.