Roman Danylo
Comedian, MC and Improv Artist
Vancouver, British Columbia
Why You Need Roman
For the past 30 Years Roman Danylo has been an Entertainer, MC and Improv Artist 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 uses his comedy improv skills to team build, brainstorm, and break the ice. Roman gathers info about whichever company he is working for and trades that information for big laughs. Roman’s show is highly interactive and incorporates individuals and information from an organization into the performance. His message is team building, and thinking outside the box and the result is tons of fun.
Roman is one of only a handful of comedians to have performed in the prestigious HBO Comedy Festival in Aspen 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 Gwyneth Paltrow, and ‘Happy Birthday’ with John Goodman. Roman was the host of a talk show pilot produced by fellow Canadian David Steinberg, and has acted in a stage 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 has appeared or starred in several Canadian series including CBC’s ‘The Debaters’, ‘The Winnipeg and Halifax Comedy Festivals’, ‘Comics’, ‘These Arms of Mine’, ‘Made in Canada’, CTV’s ‘Comedy Now’, ‘Corner Gas’, ‘The Holmes Show’, TCN’s ‘Slightly Bent’, ‘Just For Laughs Improv Championships’ and many more. Roman starred for five seasons in his own sketch comedy series on CTV and Spike TV called ‘Comedy Inc.’ In 2004 Roman won a Leo Award for his performance in CBC’s ‘Western Alienation Comedy Hour’ and has twice been nominated for a Gemini Award for performance in ‘Comedy Inc.’ Roman enjoys, water sports, raisins, and some humans.
Why You Will Love Roman
Roman’s Specialty Program – The Improvisers:
Some of Canada’s best improv comedians create customized comedy shows perfect for any occasion. The troupe improvises comedy sketches based on audience suggestions and can incorporate specific themes or client information. With over 30 years experience performing at events of all kinds, The Improvisers have performed at festivals, theatres, corporate events, cruise ships and comedy clubs around the world. No matter if it’s a two-person cast for a small corporate function, or a six-person cast for a theatrical spectacle, the best performers will be hand-selected for each occasion.
Talk To Us About It!
“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
“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’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 Danylo was outstanding. His skills in getting the crowd involved and quick wit is second to none.”
Janet Ratzlaff
Office Manager, Agro Pacific
“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
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