Sandy Hackett

Description

You can see all about me on my web site www.sandyhackett.com
Everything is there that you need to make a decision.
I am happy to help in any way I can to make your event personalized and special.
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Biography

Sandy Hackett - Bio-Schmio
Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer, Singer, TV & Radio Host
Sandy Hackett son of world-renowned legendary comedian, Buddy
Hackett, was inspired at a young age to enter his father's world of comedy.
Buddy was a powerful teacher and role model for Hackett. He taught by
example, always reading and studying diligently, always re-examining his
techniques, and ever the comic-genius guru to comedians old and young
alike including his son.
Hackett soon learned what many already knew, an evening with Buddy
Hackett was an evening of comedy & entertainment at its best. ... [The senior
Hackett passed away June 30, 2003.] This was the foundation from which
Hackett began his development, growth and versatility as a performer,
producer, writer and entertainer.
At age eleven, Hackett accompanied his father for a scheduled appearance
on the "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In. " It was there that he caught the eye
of the show's producers and made his first professional television debut.
That's how it started.
Hackett was the Director of Entertainment at UNLV for the last three
semesters that he attended there before he graduated with a degree in
Hotel Administration. Degree in hand, Hackett couldn't deny his innate
love for the stage and was motivated to pursue opportunities in that
direction, which ultimately resulted in his producing and hosting "The
Sahara Showcase of Talent" on Monday nights at The Sahara Hotel &
Casino's Casbar Theater.
After a successful four-year run, and some acclaim for his subtle, Carsonesque
hosting style, the show was renamed "Sandy Hackett's Talent
Showcase" and ran for another decade, entertaining packed audiences.
Due to it's popularity, Hackett hosted and produced the show not only at
the Sahara in Las Vegas, but the Sahara Reno and Sahara Tahoe, and then
the old Mint and Dunes Hotel & Casinos, where he introduced over ten
thousand acts, including many first -time appearances on a Las Vegas
stage by such entertainment phenoms as Andrew "Dice" Clay, Howie
Mandel, Gary Muledeer, The Unknown Comic, Tony D'Andrea, Kenny
Kerr, George Wallace, and many others. Sandy Hackett's Talent Showcase
came to an end when they blew up the hotels he was working at while he
was on stage to make way for what would become the new Las Vegas.
For the next 40 years he led his people through the desert in search of the
Promised Land, stopping at Comedy Clubs throughout the land to learn
his craft and entertain the masses. His father came to see him one night
and asked him to come and share the stage with him. It was a dream come
true for the younger Hackett. He accepted and traveled and learned from
the master for the next 10 years as road manager, stage manager,
navigator, opening act and best friend.
In 1990, Hackett opened his own comedy club in Laughlin, NV. His
success there lasted throughout the 90's. His networking and
organizational skills eventually opened up many show business ventures,
and Hackett became an accomplished agent, manager, event planner, and
buyer of talent when he became the Entertainment Director for Sun City
Summerlin, booking talent for an incredible 400+ shows in two years at the
intimate 320-seat Starbright Theater.
When HBO announced it was going to do a movie about he legendary Rat
Pack, longtime family friend, Joey Bishop, called Hackett and told him that
he would be perfect for the role of Joey. Although the part eventually went
to someone else, the idea of playing Bishop, a man Hackett grew up with
and whom he long admired, struck a chord with him. Hackett decided to
pen his own show recreating Bishop and his famous buddies ....and so,
"Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show" was born...and so was the baby
Moses...but that's another story, for another time.
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Experience

40 years of experience

Previous Clients

Over 10,000 shows in Casinos, Nightclubs, PAC's, Theaters, Comedy Clubs, Conventions, Private Parties, Cruise Ships,
Corporate Events, Outdoor Concerts, Etc.

Suitable for

Birthday Party (Adult) Club Party Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Festival / Outdoor Event Grand Opening Party Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event

Acting Experience

Please look me up on IMDB. many credits in Film, TV, Theatrical.

Modelling Experience

Some, but not alot, and probably not what you want to hire me for.

Physical Characteristics

Meet the Act

Hi there,
My father was comedian Buddy Hackett. I followed in his footsteps.
I am friendly and easy to work with. I show up, I'm on time, and I leave the audience with a smile on their face.

Additional Information

I also do motivational speaking.

Virtual Services Offer

Stand up Comedy

During covid I did comedy over Zoom.

I teach Acting & Public Speaking

Need help with making a presentation or talking to employees in a group setting?
I can help. I've been teaching acting and public speaking for 40 years at all levels.