Roman Danylo | Roman Danylo Comedian & Comedy Improv

Roman Danylo has been an Entertainer, MC, Key Note Speaker and Auctioneer for some of biggest names in the corporate world. He has entertained for companies like Glaxo Smith Kline, Hewlett Packard, BMO, Manulife Financial and hundreds more. Often invited into the stuffy world of AGMs, sales conferences, or company awards nights; Roman Danylo uses his comedy improv skills to team-build, brain storm and break the ice. Roman gathers info about whichever company he is working for and trades that inside information for a currency usually foreign to the corporate world…big laughs. His message is team building and thinking outside the box and the result is tons of fun.

Originally from Calgary and now living in Vancouver, Roman has been performing professionally for the past 25 years. He is one of only a handful of comedians to have performed at the prestigious Aspen’s HBO Comedy Festival and Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival in the same year. In Hollywood he starred in the UPN Series Off Limits, and has been featured on NBC’s Late Friday. He has appeared in the Feature Films Duets with Gwenyth Paltrow, and Happy Birthday with John Goodman. Roman hosted a talk show pilot produced by fellow Canadian David Steinberg, and appeared in a live sketch review show with Martin Short. Roman has appeared as a dramatic actor in television shows like Jeremiah, Outer limits and Sliders.

Back home Roman recently guest hosted several episodes of CBC Radio’s The Debaters and was featured in the TV series for the show. Roman’s second Comedy Now special for CTV aired in 2011. Roman has appeared or starred in several Canadian TV series including CTV’s Corner Gas, CBC’s Made in Canada, CTV’s The Holmes Show and on The Comedy Network’s Just For Laughs Improv Championships and many more. For five years Roman starred in his own sketch comedy series on CTV and Spike TV called Comedy Inc. In 2004 Roman won a Leo Awards for his performance in CBC’s Western Alienation Comedy Hour and has been nominated twice for a Gemini for performance in Comedy Inc. Roman hosted a Gala at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival on CBC and has performed two gala sets for The Halifax Comedy Festival also on CBC. Roman enjoys, water sports, raisins and some humans.

Show Description:

Roman Danylo is a stand-up comic, improviser, actor and writer from Western Canada. Roman's unique corporate show combines these skills in a fast-paced and hilarious evening perfect for any occasion. Before every event, Roman gathers information from the organizers and customizes a show for their audience. Roman’s show is highly interactive and often incorporates individuals from the crowd into the performance.

Testimonials:

"I just wanted to let you know that the conference was a big success and that Roman was outstanding! The way he incorporated the information we had given him on the company and various people within the company into the evening and his improv routines was nothing short of amazing. The feedback from the gala was that it was without a doubt, the best we have ever done and Roman was a big part of that."

Jennifer Kelly Director of Marketing & Communications, Stott Pilates

"Roman Danylo was outstanding. His skills in getting the crowd involved and quick wit is second to none." Janet Ratzlaff, Office Manager, Agro Pacific "Roman's Improvisation skills were second to none and the extent to which he involved and captured the attention of the audience was fabulous. It was certainly apparent that all those present had a terrific time and those who unwittingly became part of his routines were made to feel at ease."

Gavin Harvey, Events & Promotions Manager, AT&T Canada

"Roman's ability to keep a crowd laughing with the use of improvisational comedy was obvious. With some information about our company and our employees he was able to put together a clean , humorous program that entertained all and offended none."

John Lalumiere, Lafarge Canada, Human Resources Manager, Lafarge Canada

“Roman was wonderful. He tailored his routine so nicely and was specific to the newspaper industry. The audience roared with laughter. He is worth every penny. And of course, having had such a hit for an entertainment this year, I worry about next year”

Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association