ROB SPENCE

The guy who treats every laugh muscle like a piñata is on a mission to send the world spiraling into a laughter frenzy.

40 Years of Comedy Madness: From the Red-Light District of Sydney to the Hearts of Europe

With the unmistakable charm of a caffeine-fueled kangaroo and a sense of humor sharper than a boomerang, Rob Spence has spent over four decades making the world laugh in 34 countries and four different languages—even managing to crack up folks who didn't understand a word he said.

Rob Spence kicked off his legendary career in 1985 as a street performer in Sydney's sketchy red-light district. Who would have guessed that a few clown antics in front of tipsy tourists would catapult him to become one of the world's most sought-after comedians? His early performances were so successful that he quickly found himself gracing comedy festivals worldwide, including a coveted spot at the legendary 'Just for Laughs Comedy Festival' in Montreal, Canada. In the '90s, Rob Spence roamed Europe like a wild dingo with his solo show 'Comedy Madness.' By 1999, he was in such high demand in Switzerland that he snagged his own TV show, 'Rob's Comedy Club,' which kept audiences in stitches for 44 episodes.

Rob Spence TV Sensation: More Than Just a Radio Face

But let’s be real—Rob Spence wouldn’t be Rob Spence if he took a breather on his laurels. No, this man tirelessly tours Europe, shaking up circuses like Roncalli in Germany and Salto Natale in Switzerland, showing festivals what real comedy is all about. Whether he’s rocking the legendary Olympia Theater in Paris before 2,000 cheering fans or stealing the spotlight as the beloved guest on 'Die Wochenshow' in Germany, Rob knows how to make it explode with laughter. His last two theater shows were so spectacular they aired as specials on Swiss TV SFDRS—not just once, but twice, in 2018 and 2020! And because he can’t resist the sound of applause, he snagged the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Arosa Humor Festival in 2018.

Rob Spence and the Art of Making CEOs Chuckle

Rob isn’t just a powerhouse on stage; he’s also a knockout as a coach. Since earning his Bachelor’s in Acting and Directing in 1988, he’s been bringing both budding talents and seasoned pros to laughter and light. Whether it's CEOs, speakers, or Swiss comedians like Marco Rima, Stephanie Berger, Charles Nguela, and Claudio Zuccolini, Rob shows them all how to really bring the house down. And because Rob has a heart of gold, he regularly visits schools in Switzerland as a UNICEF ambassador, using his 'Mini-Funshops' to put huge smiles on kids’ faces!

Pandemic? No problem! Rob Spence casually invents the Comedy Crash Course!

Even the pandemic couldn't slow Rob down—instead, he used the time to create the wildest online comedy course ever: the 'Comedy-Crash-Course'. In 80 short, punchy video tutorials, he shares his best tricks to help you become a comedy star.

And because Rob set his sights on conquering the online world, many of his videos have gone viral in recent years. His balloon sketch? A whopping 80 million views and still delivering laughs like a clown at a birthday party.

Since 2011, Rob has been living in Zug, Switzerland, with his wife Silvie. And yes, he still performs regularly—in English, German, French, and an Italian so bad it’s actually hilarious!