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'''Pablo Ridson Francisco''' (born [[January 5]],[[1974]]) is a [[Chilean-American]] [[stand-up comedy|stand-up comedian]] born in [[Tucson]], [[Arizona]] now living in [[Los Angeles]]. He started his career doing [[Improvisational comedy|improv]] in [[Tempe, Arizona|Tempe]], Arizona. Francisco was relatively unknown until the late 1990s, when he began appearing on ''[[MADtv]]'' as a featured player. His stand-up act was finally introduced to America at large when he landed his own half-hour comedy special on [[Comedy Central Presents#Season 4 (2000-2001)|Comedy Central Presents]] in 2000. In 2001 and 2002, Francisco toured as part of "The Three Amigos" with [[Carlos Mencia]] and [[Freddy Soto]]. Since then, he has performed on ''[[The Tonight Show With Jay Leno]]'', [[VH1|VH1's]] ''[[ILL-ustrated]]'', ''[[Mind of Mencia]]'' as ''The Voiceover Dude'' (same as ''Movie Voiceover Guy''), and, most recently, "[[Frank TV]]"
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'''Pablo Ridson Francisco''' (born [[January 5]],[[1974]] in [[Tucson]], [[Arizona]]) is a [[Chilean-American]] [[stand-up comedy|stand-up comedian]] now living in [[Redondo Beach, California|Redondo Beach]], [[California]]. He started his career doing [[Improvisational comedy|improv]] in [[Tempe, Arizona|Tempe]], Arizona.

==Career==
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Francisco was relatively unknown until the late 1990s, when he began appearing on ''[[MADtv]]'' as a featured player. His stand-up act was finally introduced to America at large when he landed his own half-hour comedy special on ''[[Comedy Central Presents#Season 4 (2000-2001)|Comedy Central Presents]]'' in 2000. In 2001 and 2002, Francisco toured as part of "The Three Amigos" with [[Carlos Mencia]] and [[Freddy Soto]]. Since then, he has performed on ''[[The Tonight Show With Jay Leno]]'', [[VH1|VH1's]] ''ILL-ustrated'', ''[[Mind of Mencia]]'' as ''The Voiceover Dude'' (same as ''Movie Voiceover Guy''), and, most recently, "[[Frank TV]]"


Francisco is widely recognized within the comedy business for his ability to do vocal impressions of famous people including [[Aaron Neville]], [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]], [[Keanu Reeves]], [[John Madden (American football)|John Madden]], [[Jerry Springer]], [[William Hung]], [[Don LaFontaine]], as well as sound effects and more generic character voices like [[Count Dracula]]. He also has a talent for [[beatboxing]].
Francisco is widely recognized within the comedy business for his ability to do vocal impressions of famous people including [[Aaron Neville]], [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]], [[Keanu Reeves]], [[John Madden (American football)|John Madden]], [[Jerry Springer]], [[William Hung]], [[Don LaFontaine]], as well as sound effects and more generic character voices like [[Count Dracula]]. He also has a talent for [[beatboxing]].


Pablo Francisco resides in [[Redondo Beach, California|Redondo Beach]], and tours frequently in Southern California. His personal favorite venue is [[The Improv]] at the [[Irvine Spectrum Center]]{{Fact|date=March 2007}}, which is where his 2004 DVD ''Bits and Pieces'' was filmed. On [[December 31]] [[2005]], he hosted a special New Years Eve party at the Irvine Improv.
Francisco tours frequently in [[Southern California]]. His personal favorite venue is [[The Improv]] at the [[Irvine Spectrum Center]]{{Fact|date=March 2007}}, which is where his 2004 DVD ''Bits and Pieces'' was filmed. On December 31, 2005, he hosted a special [[New Years Eve]] party at the Irvine Improv.


==Television Appearances==
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==Stand-Ups==
==Stand-Ups==
* Comedy Central Presents
*'' [[Comedy Central Presents]]''
* The Three Amigos
* ''The Three Amigos''
* Bits and Pieces
* ''Bits and Pieces''
* Ouch!
* ''Ouch!''


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.pablofrancisco.com Official website]
* [http://www.pablofrancisco.com Official website]
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* [http://www.latinostandup.com/pages/pablo.html Latino Comedy]



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Pablo Francisco
Birth namePablo Ridson Francisco
Born (1974-01-05) January 5, 1974 (age 50)
Tucson, Arizona
MediumStand-up comedy
NationalityAmericanUnited States
Years active1990s - present
GenresImpressions
Notable works and roles

MADtv

Comedy Central Presents
WebsiteOfficial website

Pablo Ridson Francisco (born January 5,1974 in Tucson, Arizona) is a Chilean-American stand-up comedian now living in Redondo Beach, California. He started his career doing improv in Tempe, Arizona.

Career

Francisco was relatively unknown until the late 1990s, when he began appearing on MADtv as a featured player. His stand-up act was finally introduced to America at large when he landed his own half-hour comedy special on Comedy Central Presents in 2000. In 2001 and 2002, Francisco toured as part of "The Three Amigos" with Carlos Mencia and Freddy Soto. Since then, he has performed on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, VH1's ILL-ustrated, Mind of Mencia as The Voiceover Dude (same as Movie Voiceover Guy), and, most recently, "Frank TV"

Francisco is widely recognized within the comedy business for his ability to do vocal impressions of famous people including Aaron Neville, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Keanu Reeves, John Madden, Jerry Springer, William Hung, Don LaFontaine, as well as sound effects and more generic character voices like Count Dracula. He also has a talent for beatboxing.

Francisco tours frequently in Southern California. His personal favorite venue is The Improv at the Irvine Spectrum Center[citation needed], which is where his 2004 DVD Bits and Pieces was filmed. On December 31, 2005, he hosted a special New Years Eve party at the Irvine Improv.

Television Appearances

  • MADtv
  • The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
  • VH1's ILL-ustrated
  • Mind Of Mencia (as The Voiceover Dude)
  • Frank TV
  • Vakna Med The Voice (Swedish TV)

Stand-Ups

External links

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