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Jamie Kaler Biography

Birth Name:Jamie Kaler

Birth Place:Hooksett, New Hampshire, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from Boston University before even realizing he wanted to be an actor
  • Started his entertainment career by performing in comedy clubs, eventually becoming involved in the Los Angeles comedy scene
  • Was stationed in San Diego as a lieutenant in the United States Navy
  • Quote: "My standup is really just true stories of my entire life․"
  • Quote: "Still, to this day, I'm like 'I can't believe I make a living out of this․'"
  • Joined ACME Comedy Theatre's top-level sketch company, the ACME Company
  • First gained widespread fame playing Mike Callahan on the comedy "My Boys․"
  • Appeared in a television commercial for fast food chain KFC
  • Is a fan of the Boston Celtics, and once had the opportunity to hang out with the team while visiting Boston
  • Traveled to Hong Kong, Perth and Bangkok during his time in the Navy

Awards

  • 2017Festival Award-Best Actor: winner