Tom Cotter

Tom Cotter is a veteran stand-up comedian recognized for his rapid-fire style and notable appearances in television and live comedy, including reaching the finals of “America’s Got Talent.” After becoming the first comedian to reach the finals and earning the runner-up position on Season 7 of NBC’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ in 2012, Tom Cotter solidified his reputation as a veteran stand-up comedian. His impactful career, which began in 1987, quickly garnered significant recognition within the comedy circuit. Early achievements included winning Seattle’s International Stand-Up Comedy Competition in 1994, securing the grand prize at the esteemed Boston Comedy Festival, and being voted Best Stand-Up at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. These early successes established his distinctive rapid-fire style and dynamic stage presence.

With a career spanning decades of consistent achievement and audience engagement, Cotter continues to be a prominent and bookable force in the comedy industry.