Sinbad

In the 1990s, one of the most popular comedians, both for his stand up specials and for his movie roles, was undoubtedly Sinbad. He first found success in the 1980s on television in the sitcom “A Different World,” and that success continued into his own show “The Sinbad Show.”

Born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, early Sinbad appearances, who is named David Adkins by birth, came as a basketball player for the University of Denver team. Subsequently, Sinbad appearances came as a member of the United States Air Force. His interest in comedy emerged around the same time, and early Sinbad speaker appearances in stand up comedy came at the comedy clubs in the cities where he was stationed and in the United States Air Force talent shows. The first Sinbad speaker appearance on television came when he competed on the original reality competition show, “Star Search,” and beat out Dennis Miller to win his round.

The big break for Sinbad appearances in Hollywood came in 1987, when he became part of the cast of the spinoff of “The Cosby Show,” which was called “A Different World.” Through 1991, “A Different World” had strong ratings and proved a good showcase for Sinbad’s talents. Following that show, Sinbad appearances in films began, first with the football flick “Necessary Roughness.” Eventually, Sinbad had the chance to star in his own show, which was fittingly called “The Sinbad Show,” and ran on Fox, earning him a Kids’ Choice Award nomination in the category of Favorite Television Actor.

Fans of Sinbad’s movie and television career would surely love to hear from the man himself during a Sinbad motivational speaking engagement. GovivaSpeakers.com has a proven track record of experience when it comes to booking comedy greats, and we can do the same for you as your booking agent for your Sinbad keynote address. Just give us a call, and find out how we can go to work for you.