Mike Toomey Biography
Mike Toomey is a well-known American television personality, who works in WGN-TV Morning News (9-10 a.m.) as the “Announcer” for the show. A very gifted performer, Mike’s hilarious characters make him a regular on the WGN Morning News. He began by doing small sections of on WGN Morning News in 2003 and by the end of September 2013, he had already become an everyday part of the show.
Mike Toomey Education
As a teenager, he attended Glenbard North High School.
Mike Toomey Career
Mike has performed on a number TV programs including; HBO’s U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen Colorado; MTV’s Half Hour Comedy Hour; and A&E’s Comedy on the Road. Moreover, Mike is known for his sharp delivery, quick wit, and unique style of presenting. He has been a favorite at comedy clubs and special events since 1982.
Mike Toomey Comedy
Speaking of him as a comedian we can truly say that Mike is one of the nation’s best and most inventive comedians. In fact, The Chicago Tribune calls Mike, “One of the funniest and most talented performers to ever work in Chicago.” His national TV appearances are a testament to his creativity.
He has appeared to perform on many television programs including; HBO’s U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen Colorado; MTV’s Half Hour Comedy Hour; and A&E’s Comedy on the Road. As a regular performer on WGN Morning News, Mike has appeared in concert with big profile names like George Carlin, Wayne Newton, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and Reba McIntyre.
Moreover, Mike is the creator and star of the hilarious one-person show “TV and Me,” which enjoyed a highly successful run at Chicago’s Apollo Theater. He has been a stand-up comic since the age of 18.
Toomey’s first “stage performance” netted him zero dollars but plenty of applause — from family members. On Thanksgiving Days, he couldn’t wait to stand in the middle of an oriental rug — surrounded by tryptophan-loaded cousins and siblings and adults — and recite, verbatim, acts performed by comedian Stan Freberg. Toomey had listened to Freberg albums, over and over again, before his post-Thanksgiving Dinner gigs.
“I was fascinated with comedians and TV comedies at a young age,” says Toomey, who ranks George Carlin at the top of his Best Comedians of All-Time list. “People want to be transported back to a time when there were just a handful of TV channels when people talked about the funny episodes and great lines. It’s still fun today to relive that time, through memories of TV shows and characters; it’s relatable.
“Funny People,” he adds, “have always enthralled me.” Toomey did his first morning bit for WGN-TV News in 2003 when the show publicized from 6-9 a.m. It was a Halloween bit. He was Batman, giving Halloween tips.
“They asked me back the next month, for a Thanksgiving bit,” Toomey says. “I was Batman, again. That Batman TV series was the best because it had the look of a comic book. I still enjoy the reruns today; there’s plenty of adult humor in them.”
WGN-TV makers let him branch out from that point, giving him chances to dump the tights and cowl and engage watchers in various outfits close by Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Opening Day (baseball) and St. Patrick’s Day. “I was Lord of the Limerick on St. Paddy’s Day,” he says.
Mike Toomey Age
Celebrating his birthday on the 24th of May every year, Mike was born and raised in Carol Stream in the year 1963.
Mike Toomey Married
Speaking of his personal life, it seems like Toomey is out of the market for ladies. He is an already married man. He married his longtime girlfriend, Beth (a first-grade teacher). The couple has lived happily together ever since they met and there is no information on the internet that shows them quarreling or being involved in an on and off the relationship.
Mike Toomey Children
Moreover, the couple is proud to be called dad and mom with their four children (ages 18-25). The family lives in the Chicagoland area. Having grown up in Carol Stream, Mike has volunteered with Cal’s All-Star Angels Foundation, an organization that grants wishes to kids fighting childhood cancer.
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Mike Toomey Net Worth
The talented journalist, Mike Toomey, has an estimated net worth of $1.7 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a journalist.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mike Toomey
Who is Mike Toomey?
He is one of America’s best-known and loved television journalist.
How old is Mike Toomey?
Mike is 60 years old as of 2019.