Bio
Orlando Baxter is a nationally touring stand-up comedian, former high school teacher, and featured comedian on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour. Blending sharp storytelling with quick wit and genuine warmth, he has built a reputation as one of the funniest voices in comedy, connecting effortlessly with audiences from comedy clubs and theaters to education conferences and corporate events.
Orlando has appeared on Conan, Comedy Central, and BET, and his film credits include a co-starring role in the Amazon Prime feature Salesmen. He has performed at some of the world's most prestigious comedy festivals, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and Johannesburg International Comedy Festival, and has headlined comedy clubs throughout the United States and internationally.
Before comedy became his full-time career, Orlando spent 14 years as a public high school teacher. That experience continues to inspire some of his most popular material and gives him a unique perspective that resonates with educators, parents, and anyone who's ever survived a school day. As a featured performer on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, he entertains sold-out audiences of educators across the country with comedy that is clean, relatable, and laugh-out-loud funny.
His Dry Bar Comedy special, Glorified Baby Sitter, has been viewed more than five million times, introducing millions of fans to his hilarious takes on teaching and everyday life. Whether he's headlining a comedy club, performing for educators, or entertaining a corporate audience, Orlando delivers unforgettable performances that leave audiences laughing long after the show ends.
Orlando’s unique combination of professional comedy experience and real-world educator insight makes him a standout choice for organizations looking for an entertainer who can connect with any audience. His performances bring people together through honest stories, smart observations, and comedy that feels personal, relevant, and unforgettable.
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TV APPEARANCES & COMMERCIALS:
Comics Come Home 27 -Boston TD Garden - 2023
Comedy Special - Youtube - Live From South High - 2022
AmazonPrime movie - “Salesmen” - February 2022
TBN Mike Huckabee Show - Oct 2020
DryBar Comedy Special -“ Glorified Babysitter” - Dec 2019 (Over 3 Million views on Youtube & 5 Million on Facebook)
TBS - "Laff Mobbs Laff Track" - Stand up comic - Nov 2019
BET - "50 Central" - Stand up comic - Apr 2018
BBC World Service - "International Arts Comedy Hour" - Stand up comic - Jan 2018 - Radio
ABC2 - "Comedy Up Late" - Stand up comic - June 2017
TBS - "Conan Show" - Stand up comic - Oct 24, 2016
AXS TV - "Gotham Live" - Stand up comic - 2014 (2nd appearance)
AXS TV - "Gotham Live" - Stand up comic - 2013
Charter Communication Commercial - Principal actor - 2008
FYE Commercial - Principal actor - 2008
Show "Sox Appeal" - Contestant - 2008
STAND UP COMEDY FESTIVALS & INTERNATIONAL TOURS:
Aug 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival (Scotland)
Mar 2019 Johannesburg International Comedy Festival (S Africa)
Aug Karachi Comedy Tour in Pakistan
Nov 2017 Switzerland Comedy Tour (Geneva, Zurich, Basel)
Apr 2017 Melbourne Comedy Festival - Headliners (Melbourne Australia)
Oct 2016 Baltic State Comedy Tour (Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Norway)
Sep 2016 Stand Up Turku Festival (Finland)
Aug 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival (Scotland)
Nov 2015 Johannesburg International Comedy Festival (S Africa)
Aug 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival (Scotland)
Dec 2014 Montreaux Comedy Festival - Finalist (Switzerland)
Nov 2010 Boston Comedy Festival - Finalist
Nov 2007 NBC Stand Up For Diversity - Finalist
July 2006 South Shore Comedy Riot - Winner