George Henry Wallace (born July 21, 1952) is an American comedian and
actor.Wallace was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Mary Lou and George
Wallace Sr. Wallace was educated at Lynwood Park Elementary School and
Lynwood Park High School. His mother died when he was sixteen,
prompting him to move to Ohio where he found a job with Firestone
Tire. As part of the company's tuition reimbursement program, Wallace
enrolled in the University of Akron, in Akron, Ohio, where he studied
transportation, marketing and advertising. Upon graduation, Wallace
moved to New York City in pursuit of his childhood dream of being a
comedian. At first, success in comedy proved elusive and Wallace
worked as a salesman for an advertising agency to pay the
bills.Wallace's break came when one of his clients opened a comedy
club. The club owner was amused by Wallace's natural humor and
friendly demeanor and offered him the chance to perform stand-up
comedy. In 1977, Wallace walked on stage for the first time, wearing a
preacher's robe and calling himself The Right Reverend Dr. George
Wallace. His routine was completely improvised.He stayed in New York
City for several years, perfecting his craft and living with friend
and fellow comedian Jerry Seinfeld.
actor.Wallace was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Mary Lou and George
Wallace Sr. Wallace was educated at Lynwood Park Elementary School and
Lynwood Park High School. His mother died when he was sixteen,
prompting him to move to Ohio where he found a job with Firestone
Tire. As part of the company's tuition reimbursement program, Wallace
enrolled in the University of Akron, in Akron, Ohio, where he studied
transportation, marketing and advertising. Upon graduation, Wallace
moved to New York City in pursuit of his childhood dream of being a
comedian. At first, success in comedy proved elusive and Wallace
worked as a salesman for an advertising agency to pay the
bills.Wallace's break came when one of his clients opened a comedy
club. The club owner was amused by Wallace's natural humor and
friendly demeanor and offered him the chance to perform stand-up
comedy. In 1977, Wallace walked on stage for the first time, wearing a
preacher's robe and calling himself The Right Reverend Dr. George
Wallace. His routine was completely improvised.He stayed in New York
City for several years, perfecting his craft and living with friend
and fellow comedian Jerry Seinfeld.
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