James Cunningham, President and CEO, Funny Money Inc.
The name James Cunningham is synonymous with excellence and professionalism in the entertainment industry. He has made quite a name for himself as one of Canada's funniest and most versatile performers. His remarkable and diverse career knows no boundaries.
From the smash success of his award-winning Funny Money lectures to his nightly stints on comedy stages across North America, Cunningham is simply one of the best. If it's a master of ceremonies or just a fabulous evening of entertainment you're looking for – look no further! He has proven time and time again that he is one of the most skilled professionals on and offstage and has a long list of repeat clientele to prove it. He has been asked to host shareholder and annual business conferences across the country and around the world, repeatedly. Astra Zeneca, BDO Dunwoody, Credit Union Central of Ontario, Future Shop, Gennum Corporation, Genworth Financial, Longo's, Pepsi-QTG, the Television Bureau of Canada, Thrifty Foods and Verico Financial are just a few of his recent corporate clients.
On national television, Cunningham has been featured multiple times, including two of his own hour-long Comedy Now standup comedy specials for CTV and The Comedy Network and two Just For Laughs "Galas" for CBC-TV. Additional television credits include: Comedy Inc., The Holmes Show, The Bobroom and Open Mike. If you have children, you may know him as Mr. Emotek on YTV.
Cunningham has performed at and hosted events for the nation's top corporations and distinguished crowds of all ages. His clean and audience-appropriate performances have earned him countless recommendations. Combining his knowledge of the stage and his experience as a standup comedian, he has entertained at over 1,000 shows in the corporate arena. His personalized presentations guarantee laughter at every type of event and function imaginable. Whatever the theme or purpose of your next corporate gathering, Cunningham will provide the humour and fun necessary to make it an especially successful and memorable one.
James is currently hosting sold-out events across Canada for THE POWER WITHIN. He has recently had the pleasure of sharing the stage with former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Sir Richard Branson, Martha Stewart, Andre Agassi, Suze Orman, Anthony Robbins, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Suzanne Somers, Mia Farrow, Kenneth Cole, Gloria Steinem, Quincy Jones and President Vincente Fox and Martha Fox, to name a few.