Biography

Tony Gaud's entertainment journey began in the sixth grade talent show, where he delivered a legendary lip sync performance of "Crocodile Rock." His prize? A crisp five dollars and a feature in the school newsletter - a level of fame and fortune he jokingly admits he still works for today. As the son of a career military man, Tony's childhood was filled with frequent moves, constant change, and the art of starting over. Always the new kid, he learned early how to connect, adapt, and turn frustration into creativity. Growing up as the middle child in a five-kid, working-class family, Tony first found his artistic spark through drawing and clay sculpting, earning recognition in junior high art competitions. That creative spark soon grew into a passion for storytelling through writing, music, and eventually performance. The stage became his second home - a place where imagination met expression. After some success in the local music scene (before "the band broke up," as these stories often go), Tony turned his attention to acting, studying the Strasberg-Stanislavski Method and later the Meisner Technique. By the late 1990s, Tony found his true voice in stand-up comedy. Over the next two decades, he honed his craft on stages across the country, touring nationally and opening for comedy legends and high-profile acts. With sharp wit, grounded storytelling, and genuine warmth, Tony continues to bring humor and humanity to every audience he meets.