Mike Bullard

Mike Bullard has accomplished something no other Canadian has before: hosted Canada's first truly successful nightly talk show.

His Gemini Award-winning series was the most-watched late night talk show in Canada's largest market, comparable in popularity and success to latenight heavyweights LETTERMAN and LENO. His remarkable ability to interact with his audiences and his genuine love of spontaneity proved to be the very skills that allowed him to immediately establish himself as a force in the latenight comedy show arena.

Mike achieved an amazing seven seasons on the Canadian airwaves, a feat not accomplished by any of his predecessors.

One of Canada's most recognized celebrities, Mike Bullard is a multi-disciplinary comic who has published a book, Open Book: Little Thoughts from a Big Head (Doubleday), and has also recorded a CD, "Stick 2 Comedy" (BMG).

Recognized as "Favorite Talk Show Host" by the readers of TV Guide, Mike Bullard has come a long way from the grind of Canada's comedy club circuit, where for over a decade he cultivated a reputation as one of the quickest and cleverest club wits in the country. A native of Mississauga, Ontario, Bullard worked full-time at other occupations while simultaneously pursuing his comedy career, playing over 1400 gigs in his spare time. Indeed, it was only weeks before his show launched in the fall of 1997 that Bullard quit his day job at Bell Canada.

Bullard's razor sharp, often self-deprecating humor, insightful jabs at the human condition and his ability to engage in raunchy, unscripted banter with audience members made Mike Bullard a favorite with television viewers.

He has gradually achieved status as a key component of the entertainment scene in Canada. Often credited with fostering a Canadian star system, Mike has hosted a mix of celebrity guests from the worlds of film, television, stage, sports, music and politics on both sides of the border. Notable guests have included Nicolas Cage, Moby, Tommy Lee, Enrique Iglesias, Kathie Lee Gifford, Tony Bennett, Nelly Furtado, Nickelback, Burt Reynolds, Barenaked Ladies, Joan Rivers, Bo Derek and Prime Minister Jean Chretien.

While he has enjoyed his success, Mike Bullard remains a Canadian "everyman," tirelessly working on behalf of dozens of charities and giving back to the community. He makes over 150 appearances a year for organizations such as The United Way, Big Brothers and Sisters, Foster Parents Plan, Casey House, The Humane Society and the Hospital for Sick Children, among others.

With a healthy outlook on life, Mike Bullard can be found riding his Yamaha, kayaking on the Credit River and walking his dog Jake.