About
Carrot Top, born Scott Christopher Thompson, is an American stand-up comedian born on February 25, 1965, in Rockledge, Florida. The son of a NASA engineer, he is known for his red hair and explosive prop comedy style. He started performing in college and gained fame on television in the 1990s, appearing over thirty times on late-night shows. Since 2005, he has headlined a residency at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, performing six nights a week. His contract has been extended through 2030, making him one of Las Vegas's longest-running comedians.
* 1965-02-25
Major works
- Chairman of the Board (1998)film
Key milestones
- 1991First television appearance on Comic Strip Live.
- 1994Won the American Comedy Award for Funniest Male Stand-Up Comic.
- 2005Began his residency at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Themes
Prop comedyOne-linersEnergySelf-deprecationPop culture
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