Carrot Top - Biography

Last Editor: abdsi41				Carrot Top Biography -   Name : Carrot Top Profession : Comedian Birth Details : born Scott Thompson on February 25, 1967 in Cocoa Beach, Florida

Carrot Top Trivia -

Attended college in Boca Raton, Florida. Used to do commercials for 1-800-CALL-ATT in the late 90s. He did an audio-commentary on the DVD to The Rules of Attraction (2002), even though he had virtually no involvement in the film. Friends with comedian Rodney Carrington and has appeared in a number of his music videos. Carrot Top's father, Larry Thompson, was a rocket scientist that worked on the Gemini and Apollo missions. Used to sell out more than 200 concerts a year.

Carrot Top Detailed Biography -

Carrot Top (born Scott Thompson on February 25, 1967 in Cocoa Beach, Florida) is an American prop comedian famous for his brick-red hair, and television commercials. He spends fifteen weeks a year doing live performances in Las Vegas and does over 100 shows a year on tour. His comedy routine is most known for his comedic use of props (what Jerry Seinfeld derisively termed a "prop comic"). Due to his striking appearance, he is often mentioned (and ridiculed) on television shows such as The Tonight Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Larry Sanders Show, Mr. Show, Family Guy, King of the Hill, Too Late with Adam Carolla, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn,Scrubs and The Late Show with David Letterman. He is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. When someone suggested he try out for the college talent show he tried a few old jokes, but found real success the next year when he added a few props to his act. Carrot Top has also appeared in movies, including 1998's Chairman of The Board, and has served as a spokesman in commercials for AT&T. Carrot Top’s brother, Garret, is a member of the Virginia Air National Guard. In 2005 Carrot Top performed a show at Naval Base Ventura County as part of the Sprit of America Tour. American Comedy Award: "Best Male Stand-Up", 1994