Costaki Economopoulos
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Born Name:
Constantinos Christos Vassilis Economopoulos
Born Date: December 25, 1969
Born Place: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Died Date:
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Occupations: Stand-up comedian, writer
Brief Biography: Constantinos Christos Vassilis "Costaki" Economopoulos, often billed as the "biggest name in comedy" because of his lengthy Greek name. He is most widely recognized for his decades of work as a regular contributor to the Bob & Tom Show.
Early Life and Education:
Education: While attending graduate school at the University of Georgia in 1993, he began his comedy career. He completed his thesis and earned his master's degree before becoming a full-time comedian within a year.
Career Highlights:
Economopoulos is known for a "casually brilliant" style that focuses on smart, topical, and political humor.
The Bob & Tom Show: He is a staple of this nationally syndicated radio program, famously hosting the weekly "Economonologue".
Quick Snaps: Since 2018, he has performed a popular weekly segment called "Quick Snaps," which provides topical recaps of NFL highlights.
Writing: Beyond the stage, he has written jokes for high-profile performers and networks, including:
Bette Midler (Kiss My Brass Tour).
Jay Leno and The Tonight Show.
Networks like MTV (Parental Approval) and BET.
Stand-up Success: He was a finalist in the Seattle Comedy Competition and Comedy Central's Laugh Riots talent search. He has also appeared on Showtime, Sirius XM, and Dry Bar Comedy.
Born Date: December 25, 1969
Born Place: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Stand-up comedian, writer
Brief Biography: Constantinos Christos Vassilis "Costaki" Economopoulos, often billed as the "biggest name in comedy" because of his lengthy Greek name. He is most widely recognized for his decades of work as a regular contributor to the Bob & Tom Show.
Early Life and Education:
Education: While attending graduate school at the University of Georgia in 1993, he began his comedy career. He completed his thesis and earned his master's degree before becoming a full-time comedian within a year.
Career Highlights:
Economopoulos is known for a "casually brilliant" style that focuses on smart, topical, and political humor.
The Bob & Tom Show: He is a staple of this nationally syndicated radio program, famously hosting the weekly "Economonologue".
Quick Snaps: Since 2018, he has performed a popular weekly segment called "Quick Snaps," which provides topical recaps of NFL highlights.
Writing: Beyond the stage, he has written jokes for high-profile performers and networks, including:
Bette Midler (Kiss My Brass Tour).
Jay Leno and The Tonight Show.
Networks like MTV (Parental Approval) and BET.
Stand-up Success: He was a finalist in the Seattle Comedy Competition and Comedy Central's Laugh Riots talent search. He has also appeared on Showtime, Sirius XM, and Dry Bar Comedy.