Artist description If laughter is truly the best medicine, then Dennis Swanberg, America’s “Minister of Encouragement” is just what the doctor ordered. With his own down-home charm and heaping helping of hospitality, this Austin, Texas born pastor-turned-comedian has won the hearts of audiences across the country. Raised in what he calls a “mostly blue-collar, but sometimes ring-around-the-collar” family during the fifties, that old black and white television in the corner of the living room became an important part of making Swanberg the success he is today. “Most moms yell at kids to go outside and play, he remembers with a laugh. “My mom would say, ‘you sit there and watch that television – your daddy worked hard for it!’ ” Her “encouragement’s” paid off. One of the first voices the future impersonator nailed as a child was his television hero, Barney Fife, from “The Andy Griffith Show.”

Music Style Comedy

Musical Influences Grady Nutt

Similar Artists Mark Lowrey

Artist History The story is typical of Dennis’ ability to take everyday life, with its ups and downs and turn it into an act that’s more than just an act. As a motivational speaker, teacher, preacher, counselor, and comedian, Dennis Swanberg knows just what it takes to make life a more pleasant road to journey down – with a laugh or two along the way. His rountines regularly include hilarious send-ups of his own family life, both as a child growing up in Texas and as a husband and parent today to his wife Lauree and two teenaged sons, Dusty and Chad. Rivaling anyone who’s ever set foot on the Tonight Show stage, Swanberg’s list of impersonations include Don Knotts, Pat Butram (Mr. Haney of Green Acres), Walter Brennan, Howard Cosell, Muhammed Ali, Ronald Reagan, Billy Graham, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Forrest Gump, Slim Pickins, John Wayne, Ross Perot, Jimmy Stewart, Bert, Ernie, Big Bird and a host of other Sesame Street characters. Add to all that talent, a man with a heart of gold whose biggest joy is seeing others happy and you’ll discover the magic that is Dennis Swanberg.

Group Members Just Dennis and the hundreds of friends he impersonates!

Albums Dennis has cassettes and CDs available on his website... www.dennisswanberg.com

Additional Info Dennis has many videos available on his website... so if you love to laugh check his website out and order your today!

Location Nashville, TN - USA

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