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Harrold Augustus Gomez was born a product of the 70’s. The youngest of 8 kids growing up in the project housing of New Haven Ct. Harrold found out quick it was either sink or swim. With 5 sisters, Harrold became a fixture on the slumber party circuit, which did wonders for his self esteem.
Harrold spent the most part of his youth reading comic books, and dazzling the school kids with his blinding speed. He never ran track, he just ran from the other kids who didn’t appreciate the new program that bussed the inner city kids to their quiet little Catholic school. This is where Harrold developed his sense of humor, especially towards racism. “Racism doesn’t bother me. I’m a black guy, with a Hispanic name, who went to Catholic school in Ct, what haven’t I heard!?!” It wasn’t long before he found out that being funny doesn’t really get you the chicks, it just keeps you out of the nurse’s office.
One night after watching the premier of Eddie Murphy’s HBO special, Delirious, Harrold realized his guidance counselor was wrong. He realized not only could he make a living talking crazy, but unlike most money making opportunities the ghetto had to offer, this one was legal. After going thru culinary school, Harrold traveled the world perfecting his style of cooking for 10 years before he mustered up enough courage to try comedy on stage in Seattle Wa .. Thus his comedy career was born.
Harrold is now a favorite across the Northwest, and has played various dives and colleges through 43 states, and 2 Canadian provinces. His humor touches on a wide range of topics, from his twin daughters, to his cool 70 yr. old dad who “refuses to cut his Jerry Curl.” He was the winner of the 2002 International Seattle Comedy Competition, and a finalist in the 2003 Comedy Central Laugh Riots. He has opened for the likes of Bernie Mack, Chris Rock, Bill Maher, and Ray Romano to name a few. He can be seen in the Indie film Homeless, and was also the opening act for the Dave Chappelle Block Party Tour that kicked off at The Paramount Theater. Harrold is available for hire for any situation that calls for a little humor, including funerals.
Harrold spent the most part of his youth reading comic books, and dazzling the school kids with his blinding speed. He never ran track, he just ran from the other kids who didn’t appreciate the new program that bussed the inner city kids to their quiet little Catholic school. This is where Harrold developed his sense of humor, especially towards racism. “Racism doesn’t bother me. I’m a black guy, with a Hispanic name, who went to Catholic school in Ct, what haven’t I heard!?!” It wasn’t long before he found out that being funny doesn’t really get you the chicks, it just keeps you out of the nurse’s office.
One night after watching the premier of Eddie Murphy’s HBO special, Delirious, Harrold realized his guidance counselor was wrong. He realized not only could he make a living talking crazy, but unlike most money making opportunities the ghetto had to offer, this one was legal. After going thru culinary school, Harrold traveled the world perfecting his style of cooking for 10 years before he mustered up enough courage to try comedy on stage in Seattle Wa .. Thus his comedy career was born.
Harrold is now a favorite across the Northwest, and has played various dives and colleges through 43 states, and 2 Canadian provinces. His humor touches on a wide range of topics, from his twin daughters, to his cool 70 yr. old dad who “refuses to cut his Jerry Curl.” He was the winner of the 2002 International Seattle Comedy Competition, and a finalist in the 2003 Comedy Central Laugh Riots. He has opened for the likes of Bernie Mack, Chris Rock, Bill Maher, and Ray Romano to name a few. He can be seen in the Indie film Homeless, and was also the opening act for the Dave Chappelle Block Party Tour that kicked off at The Paramount Theater. Harrold is available for hire for any situation that calls for a little humor, including funerals.
HONORS/AWARDS/CONTESTS
2003 Comedy Central Laugh Riots Finalist, 2002 Seattle International Comedy Competition Winner
MOVIES/TV/RADIO/VOICE-OVER APPEARANCES
Homeless, Eyes of Nye, Fox News, Comedy Central Laugh Riots, Bob and Tom, The BJ Shay Show, The Foxxhole, Rawdog Comedy on Sirius, Laugh USA on Sirius, National Lampoon Radio, Comcast On Demand, Cartoys Commercial, BET Comicview
STADIUM’S/THEATER’S
Showbox(Seattle), Columbia City Theater (Seattle), Washington Theater For The Performing Arts (Olympia WA), The Paramount Theater (Seattle), The Moore (Seattle)
FESTIVALS/TOURS
2009 Bumbershoot Festival Comedy Stage, 2005/2009 Comedy On The Coast, 2006 Dave Chappelle Block Party Tour, 2007 Funny x 5 Comedy Tour
COMEDY CLUBS
Seattle Comedy Underground, Giggles Comedy Club (Seattle), The Mainstage Comedy Club(Seattle), 88 Keys (Seattle), Brick Wall Comedy Club (Spokane WA), The Parlor Comedy Club (Bellevue WA), Laughs Comedy Club (Kirkland WA), Tacoma Comedy Underground (Tacoma, WA) , NY Improv, The NY Comedy Club, The Village Lantern (NY), The Comedy Village formally known as The Boston Comedy Club (NY), Ha Comedy Club (NY), Caroline's Comedy Club (NY), Stand-Up NY, Factory (Los Angeles), The Comedy Store (Los Angeles), Cobbs Comedy Club (San Francisco), The Punchline (San Francisco), Harvey's Comedy Club (Portland), West Side Comedy Club (Beaverton OR), Yuk-Yuks (Vancouver BC), Lafflines Comedy Club (Newestminster BC), Carmen's Comedy Club (Selah, WA), Marson's Comedy Club (Everett WA), Shades of Laughs (Vancouver WA)
CORPORATE & BENEFIT EVENTS
Microsoft, Home Depot, Seattle Seahawks, Pop Warner Football, New Haven Ct.
COLLEGES
University of Washington, Washington State, Whitman College, Walla Walla Wa., Lewis and Clark College, Portland Or., Yale University, New Haven Ct., Quinnipiac University Hamden Ct., University of Montana, Missoula Mt., Idaho State, Pocatello ID
STADIUM’S/THEATER’S
Showbox(Seattle), Columbia City Theater (Seattle), Washington Theater For The Performing Arts (Olympia WA), The Paramount Theater (Seattle), The Moore (Seattle)
FESTIVALS/TOURS
2009 Bumbershoot Festival Comedy Stage, 2005/2009 Comedy On The Coast, 2006 Dave Chappelle Block Party Tour, 2007 Funny x 5 Comedy Tour
COMEDY CLUBS
Seattle Comedy Underground, Giggles Comedy Club (Seattle), The Mainstage Comedy Club(Seattle), 88 Keys (Seattle), Brick Wall Comedy Club (Spokane WA), The Parlor Comedy Club (Bellevue WA), Laughs Comedy Club (Kirkland WA), Tacoma Comedy Underground (Tacoma, WA) , NY Improv, The NY Comedy Club, The Village Lantern (NY), The Comedy Village formally known as The Boston Comedy Club (NY), Ha Comedy Club (NY), Caroline's Comedy Club (NY), Stand-Up NY, Factory (Los Angeles), The Comedy Store (Los Angeles), Cobbs Comedy Club (San Francisco), The Punchline (San Francisco), Harvey's Comedy Club (Portland), West Side Comedy Club (Beaverton OR), Yuk-Yuks (Vancouver BC), Lafflines Comedy Club (Newestminster BC), Carmen's Comedy Club (Selah, WA), Marson's Comedy Club (Everett WA), Shades of Laughs (Vancouver WA)
CORPORATE & BENEFIT EVENTS
Microsoft, Home Depot, Seattle Seahawks, Pop Warner Football, New Haven Ct.
COLLEGES
University of Washington, Washington State, Whitman College, Walla Walla Wa., Lewis and Clark College, Portland Or., Yale University, New Haven Ct., Quinnipiac University Hamden Ct., University of Montana, Missoula Mt., Idaho State, Pocatello ID
