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About
Award Winning Stand Up Comedy For Your Next Crowd Pleasing Event!
With over 200 nationwide hires on Thumbtack, John McClellan is a seasoned and professional performer whose material is designed to provide entertainment for you that EVERYONE can enjoy!
A nationally touring stand-up comedian who has appeared on CBS TV, Netflix and is heard on Sirius/XM radio. John is a unique and funny voice in the world of comedy. In addition to being an in demand corporate performer, as well as a headliner at America’s top comedy clubs, he was the grand prize winner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition, a finalist in the San Francisco Comedy Competition and The World Series Of Comedy
An engaging performer with a rare ability to bring laughs to situations with insight and energy using what the Long Island Entertainment News calls "A razor sharp sense of sarcasm coupled with a working stiff sensibility”. You will see within minutes of taking the stage why he is a must hire for any event, country club or fundraiser.
Check out these verified 5 star reviews:
"It was our first time hiring a comedian for our company party, and it couldn't have been better. John was arrived early and put on a wonderful show." Todd H
" I hired John for a low key Bachelorette Party. He did not disappoint!! Very personable for our small group." Terri C
"His performance was great. Laughs were consistent. He told me that he wasn't R rated which was good to know for our audience. He wasn't G rated either which kept the jokes lively but not raunchy." Valerie F
"John was terrific. Really engaging and hysterical. Couldn’t have been happier." Gary N
"We had John entertain a group of 120 technology folks at a Catholic conference. Knowing the demographics and topics that may cause unease, John did a fantastic job of being extremely funny while cautiously testing the boundaries to see what type of comedy would be embraced vs head tilting." Marcus M
Read the reviews from past satisfied clients and you can see that you are hiring someone easy to work with and skilled at connecting with the audience. Intimate setting, medium sized gathering or a large affair, you can be assured your corporate, private, fundraiser or special event will be a total success. In addition to a hilarious show, he can furnish eye catching promotional materials as well as proper sound for the event.
Contact me to get started on your next great function!
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 58 times
Serves North Bergen, NJ
Background checked
1 employee
27 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
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Rhonda B.
May 25, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
John was everything we expected. The crowd enjoyed the show. Well worth the money for the event.
If I could have chosen all of the above I would have.
Details: 31 - 50 years old • General entertainment / party
Comedy Entertainment
Lumanie S.
Dec 5, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
For our Thanksgiving’s dinner, John did a wonderful job to bring us laughter and smiles. He was funny, professional and punctual! We highly recommend John without reservations and look forward to our next gathering!
Details: 31 - 50 years old • General entertainment / party
Comedy Entertainment
Renee H.
Mar 26, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Absolutely the best decision I made for our party was hiring John. For 1 hour he had our entire party laughing from start to finish. He was perfect for the crowd who ranged 18 up to 70. You know you have talent when my 71 year old father and my 21 year old son, were both laughing out loud. I can't say enough good things about him. He arrive a few hours early, made sure we were all set and chatted with a few guest after. He was wonderful from the initial call. He asked questions and thought of things I didn't to make the evening go smoothly. He mentioned it was his job to make me look like a genius at the end of the night. So that people said, good idea! They definitely said good idea. Here we are days later and people are still chatting about the show and the fact that I'm a genius! ;-) Thanks so much John. Our family is truly grateful and thrilled with everything from start to finish.
Details: 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Birthday
Comedy Entertainment
Arielle B.
Feb 7, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
John provided a great show to our attendees at a small fundraiser for our nonprofit. He was responsive from beginning to end, very easy to work with, and professional in all matters (without being stuffy). He brought another great comedian with him as an opener and really connected with our crowd with comedy that wasn't over the top or X-rated. I highly recommend John for your next event.
Details: 101 - 150 guests • 31 - 50 years old • Fundraiser
Comedy Entertainment
Samantha R.
Apr 24, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
John was incredible! He performed at an engagement party I threw for my sister and her fiancé! Everyone raved about him after the show! He was the perfect addition to the party and highly recommend you hire him for your next party!
Details: 101 - 150 guests • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • General entertainment / party
Comedy Entertainment
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John Mcclellan
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What types of customers have you worked with?
In addition to doing corporate shows and fundraiser shows, I have performed at birthdays, weddings, engagements, retirements and graduations. Oh yeah... golf outings, holiday parties, 55 Plus communities, breakfast shows, bachelor/bachelorette parties, cigar nights and in people's homes. I have over 100 hires nationally on Thumbtack and something new comes up every week!