Craig Ferguson

Craig Ferguson, former host of “The Late Late Show” brings his “Pants on Fire” comedy tour to Monterey’s Golden State Theatre, Friday, October 10. True to form, the comedian will offer insightful humor that resonates with audiences of all kinds.

Tickets are available via etix, Friday, July 18, at 10AM.

Ferguson is a multiple Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director and comedian with a diverse career that encompasses film, television and the stage. He is a New York Times bestselling author and has recorded numerous standup specials for Netflix, Epix, Comedy Central and Amazon.

The wildly popular “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” ran on CBS for 10 years and remains a cult favorite on YouTube racking up millions of views every year on fan posted bootleg clips. 

The Glasgow, Scotland native got his start in the entertainment industry as a drummer for some of the worst punk bands in the U.K. After various short-lived careers, he discovered his love for comedy and was soon the star of his own BBC television show, “The Ferguson Theory.” He eventually made his way to the U.S. where his comedic star continued to rise. He has written feature films, directed and even voiced Gobber in the hugely successful How To Train Your Dragon movies.

And of course, comedy – Ferguson has achieved notable success on the North American comedy circuit and has performed to sold-out theaters all across the country, including Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall. He has five widely acclaimed stand-up comedy specials, including “I’m Here to Help” in 2013 on Netflix, which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album; “Just Being Honest” in 2015 on EPIX, which earned him a second Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album; and “Tickle Fight” in 2017 on Netflix and the six part stand up/docu-series “Hobo Fabulous” on Amazon in 2020.

In 2006, Ferguson debuted his first novel entitled Between the Bridge and the River, which made it onto the bestseller list.  In 2008, Ferguson succeeded in becoming a US Citizen. His first gig as a new American was hosting the White House Correspondence Dinner in the company of President George W Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. Critics raved of his witty and comical deliverance speech to the 3,000 attendees who included political journalists, celebrities, and Washington’s power players. In 2009, Harper Collins published Ferguson’s memoir American on Purpose - a book about why and how late night funnyman Craig Ferguson became an American. The book was listed on the New York Times bestseller list. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word.

His most recent book Riding the Elephant- a series of linked biographical stories- is available from Penguin books.