Comedian

Hypnotist Actor

Writer Director

TV Host

 

 

AWARD WINNING COMEDIAN

CERTIFIED HYPNOTIST

INDEPENDENT FILM & TELEVISION PRODUCTION

COMEDY BOOKING AGENCY

 
  

 
 

WELCOME TO DON BARNHART ENTERTAINMENT

 

"Hysterical" - NY Times

“An engaging story teller, someone to look out for.  One of the best! ” LA Times

“Sharp, cynically edged observations.” Orange County Register

“His wacky speed and enthusiasm transform him into a cartoon.” South Bay Lifestyle

"The accolades we continue to receive from the installations you visited are testimony to your commitment and dedication to ensure our troops' morale remain high by providing quality entertainment to our uniformed service members overseas. Without a doubt, your performance has made a lasting impression on the troops and installation." - Edward F. Shock, Col, USAF Chief, Armed Forces Entertainment

"OUTSTANDING!  A patriot to our country." - MWR Community Program Director

"Don was a great asset to our AFE and Navy Entertainment program" - NSA Bahrain

"One of our top performers" - Comics On Duty

"Best emerging artist!" - American Idol Underground

"One of the top 100 comedians to see.” - Entertainment Business Journal

“By far the best comedy tour ever!"

- Victoria Jones Entertainment Coordinator Naval Air Station Sigonella

“Everyone really enjoyed the show, we are still getting complements.”

- James A Shipp MWR Programs NSA Souda Bay, Crete, Greece

“You are now the new "A" team for the Comedy tours! You are the best!!!!!”

- Betty Naylor USO Comedy Break Tour Producer

“Everyone was totally delighted with the great show and everyone wants more comedy shows of this calibar.” - Joe Mennitt: MWR Med Coordinator

“Definitely sit-com material" - Howard Storm, T.V. Director

"A pleasure to work with! " - USO Celebrity Entertainment

"This guy is funny!" - Howard Stern

 

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STAND UP COMEDIAN

Don Barnhart is fast becoming one of the top comedians working today.  He is an accomplished actor, certified hypnotist, published author and filmmaker with numerous television and film credits and is a favorite headliner at the top comedy clubs across the country.

Don combines well written, topical material and delivers it with a fast paced, high energy and animated improvisational flair that keeps audiences of all ages howling with laughter and coming back for more.  Audiences say that Barnhart reminds them of a young George Carlin with the energy and characters of Robin Williams making Don funny on so many different levels...

Barnhart is one of the only headlining comedians that also does a comedy hypnosis show. Don can be booked either as a comedy headliner, comedy hypnotist or combination of both shows for your venue.

Don recently wrote, directed and starred in the indie thriller, “China Dolls” and can be heard regularly on The Bob and Tom Show and XM/Sirius Satellite Radio. He is a veteran performer for The USO and Comics On Duty and has been entertaining the troops around the world for the last seventeen years.  Barnhart continues to produce shows and perform for the military several times a year.

Barnhart is also the writer, director and star of the upcoming comedy film, “Freeloader” and was nominated for the 2010 “Best Comedian” in Las Vegas. He is the creator and host of the syndicated TV series, “The Freedom of Speech Comedy Show” and was recently the featured comedian on MySpace.  Barnhart also won the Grand Prize for the 2007 American Idol Underground Comedy Award and was recently voted “One of the top 100 comedians to see” 3 years in a row by Entertainment Business Journal.

Don Barnhart is a contributing author on, “I Killed:  True Stories of the Road by America’s Top Comics” which the N.Y. Times called, “Hilarious.  He is an alumni of The Second City Conservatory program in Los Angeles and is developing, "The DeEvolution of Man" a sit-com and one man show based on his successful stand up tour...

COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOWS

Award-Winning Comedian, Second City Conservatory Graduate and Certified Hypnotist Don Barnhart combines his comedy and improvisational skills to create one of the most unique, interactive and funniest comedy-hypnosis shows in the world.

Barnhart turns his audience volunteers into the stars of the show creating one of the funniest interactive comedy hypnosis shows ever seen. Whether you choose to participate or sit back and watch, you're sure to be entertained as Don takes you from one outrageous and hilarious skit to the next in this fast paced comedy hypnosis show that is full of non-stop antics and gut busting laughter.

Barnhart's has been entertaining audiences around the world for over 20 years. He is one of the top comedy headliners in the US and is a regular on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Since 1992 he has entertained troops around the world for USO, Comics On Duty, Armed Forces Entertainment as continues to produced and provide independent shows for the men and women in the Armed Forces.Click here to read more:

 

"The DeEvolution of Man"

FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION

Don Barnhart Entertainment is the production company founded by Don and his wife author, fitness expert and actress Linda Vu. They specialize in high quality, independent film and television productions along with live comedy show bookings.  With over 25 years of professional experience in the entertainment industry DBE has produced feature films, television programs, comedy specials, music videos, commercials, short films, dvds, infomercials, documentaries, reality shows, sketch shows, interviews, talk shows and more...

Don Barnhart Entertainment (DBE) utilizes a small staff of full time in-house/multi-talented individuals along with our extensive freelance production team members for various projects ranging from a simple one camera shoot to a major HD multi-camera live events.  From concept to creation:  Writing, casting, directing, editing, scoring, dvd creation & packaging, photography, art/graphic design and live talent booking.  DBE can provide you with every aspect of your project. 

COMEDY BOOKING AND CONSULTING

Don Barnhart Entertainment is the premier booking agency for comedy shows around the world and award winning comedian Don Barnhart also serves as one of the top comedy club consultants in the country. Besides his busy touring schedule, Don is currently involved with the opening and booking of several new comedy clubs throughout the United States as well as booking and producing shows for the military, special events and comedy concerts. Over the last 25 years, Barnhart has consulted on the opening, operations and marketing of numerous comedy clubs that are still thriving today despite the economy. (DBE Announes 2010 Wordwide Comedy Tour To Entertain The Troops)

DBE is dedicated to providing you with the best comedy talent for your specific needs.  There are many choices out there but comedy is our life so we have to get it right!  If you are interested in any aspect of comedy, please visit our contact page and let's get started.

 

Don Barnhart on the USS Bunker Hill entertaining the troops

in the Persian Gulf on Comics On Duty World Tour...

AFE Tour Sept 3-15

 

      

 
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