Carrot Top

For the record label, see Carrot Top Records.

Carrot Top
Birth name	Scott Thompson
Born	(1965-02-25) February 25, 1965 Rockledge, Florida
Website	www.carrottop.com

Scott Thompson (born February 25, 1965), better known by his stage name Carrot Top, is an American comedian known for his bright red hair, prop comedy and often self-deprecating humor. As of July 2008, he is headlining at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Scott last lived in Winter Park, Florida, just outside Orlando. Most recently he is known for his dramatic muscle gain and facial change.

Early years

Thompson was born in Ottawa, Canada where his father, Lawrence Thompson, was a scientist at one of NASA's private contractors during the Gemini and Apollo eras. Thompson also lived in nearby Orlando during part of his youth. In 1983, he graduated from Cocoa High School, and enrolled later that year at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. While still a freshman at Florida Atlantic, Thompson appeared in his first stand-up comedy routine. Two months later, he performed on campus at an open-mic night.

Career

Carrot Top has appeared in the television programs: Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular , Gene Simmons Family Jewels, Criss Angel Mindfreak, Scrubs (2006), and Tugger: The Jeep 4x4 Who Wanted to Fly (2005). He has also appeared on The George Lopez Show, Howard Stern, Jimmy Kimmel, Craig Ferguson, Don't Forget the Lyrics, Live with Regis & Kelly and The Tonight Show. His movie roles include the 1998 film Chairman of The Board, and served as a spokesman in commercials for 1-800-CALL-ATT. From 1995 to 1999, he was the continuity announcer for Cartoon Network. In 2002, he recorded a commentary track for the Roger Avary film The Rules of Attraction. In 2006, Carrot Top appeared in the Reno 911! episode "Weigel's Pregnant" as an enraged version of himself who trashed his hotel room and resisted arrest. In 2008, he was a guest judge for NBC's Last Comic Standing in a contest where the participants had to perform prop comedy at a Bed, Bath and Beyond utilizing store items with only an hour to prepare.

Carrot Top produced and starred in an early morning show on Cartoon Network called Carrot Top's AM Mayhem from 1994-1996.

Carrot Top has also been frequently parodied. Such examples include Mr. Show (in which David Cross appears as "Blueberry Head"), King of the Hill ("Celery Head"), Family Guy ("Carrot Scalp"; he also made a guest appearance on the show as himself in the episode "Petergeist"), and MADtv ("Broccoli Top").

As of 2008 he headlines at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas, and performs various comedy gigs when his show is not playing. His comedy routine incorporates dozens of props stored in large trunks on stage; his prop jokes commonly consist simply of him pulling out a prop, describing it in a one-liner, and tossing it away. Many of his props are specially built objects.

On January 16, Carrot Top appeared on the Fox reality game show "Don't Forget The Lyrics!" where he assisted illusionists Penn & Teller in their quest for the million dollar grand prize. He was also one of the roasters at the Comedy Central "Roast of Flavor Flav" and "Gene Simmons Roast". He appeared on an episode of Season Three of Mind Freak. He also appeared in an episode of the reality series The Bad Girls Club. He appears in The Hangover, where he is briefly seen in a photo, snorting cocaine.

Awards and honors

• American Comedy Award: "Best Male Sit-Down Turn Around Bop Your Head Onto The Ground Comedian", 1994

See also

• Chairman of the Board (film)

External links

• Official website
• Template:MySpace
• Carrot Top interview
• An interview with CanWest News Service
• Spirit of America Tour press release

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