Roy Firestone

Roy Firestone: Profile

Curiosity and passion drive Mr. Firestone to interview people beyond the realm of sports and in the world of art, music, politics and popular entertainment. His interview subjects are an eclectic mix ranging from President Nixon, legendary actor James Stewart, jazz great Miles Davis, comedian Jerry Lewis, and pop icon Madonna.

Firestone performs his multi-media review before audiences in Las Vegas, at major sporting events, meetings, formal events and conventions throughout the world. The accomplished singer, impressionist, and humorist has shared the bill with notables such as Frank Sinatra, Michael McDonald, Gladys Knight, the Doobie Brothers and Smokey Robinson. Television appearances include David Letterman, Jay Leno, Bob Costas, Nightline, Larry King and Bill Maher.

Firestone has performed for hundreds of corporate clients including: AT&T, Kodak, Pepsi, Nike, Toyota, Northwestern Mutual, General Foods, Lincoln Financial, Thrifty Car Rental, John Hancock, Anheuser Busch, Hewlett Packard, Honda, OfficeMax, Chevron Conoco Phillips, Transamerica, Frito-Lay, Wachovia Bank, LoanToolBox.com, Sara Lee and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Firestone's program has already recorded one of the highest ratings in the history of the National Speakers Associations in house survey voted on by fellow speakers and entertainers.

Roy Firestone continues to generate honors as one of America's most decorated and celebrated interviewers. He has interviewed more than 5,000 celebrities.

Firestone's book, Up Close and his video Great Moments in Sports History are in their fifth printing. Firestone donates proceeds from the sale of both to numerous charities including the Red Cross Fund for the families of the New York Fire and Police departments. A second book, Don't Make Me Cry, Roy was published in 2007.