
Manager: JE Talent
BIO:
Charming, sturdy, and armed with an aggressively good-natured wit, Paco Romane is a comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster based in San Francisco. With appearances on Comedy Central, HBO, NBC, Drunk History, Nickelodeon, NPR, and Funny or Die, Paco has carved out a reputation as a versatile comedic powerhouse. His style — described as “loosey-goosey, improv-heavy, and rifftastic” — blends quick crowd work, hilarious true-life storytelling, and a knack for spinning the absurd into the relatable.
Romane’s comedic prowess has earned him accolades from The San Francisco Chronicle and Spinning Platters, which hailed him as “smart, silly, fast, and funny” and declared him “one of the greatest Bay Area comedians.” NPR recently echoed the sentiment, calling him “hilarious and at the top of the comedy scene.” A regular at SF Sketchfest and Outside Lands, Paco has shared the stage with legends such as Robin Williams, Norm MacDonald, Ali Wong, and Nate Bargatze, cementing his place in the comedy world.
Beyond stand-up, Paco has made waves as an actor and voice-over artist. He appeared in the Academy Award-winning film Milk and has collaborated with icons like hip-hop legend E-40, NBA star Klay Thompson, and the inimitable Mr. T. His voice-over credits include Pandora.com, Little Caesars, Roku, and an upcoming Pixar project.
Whether headlining comedy clubs nationwide or popping up in unexpected Hollywood moments, Paco Romane delivers a uniquely entertaining mix of charm, humor, and boundless creativity.
NICE WORDS
Paco is sharp as a knife and quick as lightning with just the right amount of charm. – Robin Williams
Paco is a funny f*ck. He’s in a good league with comedians like Andy Kindler, Eddie Pepitone, and James Adomian. People like that. So Funny! – Comedian Todd Glass
PRESS REVIEWS
Paco Romane keeps audiences riveted and coming back for more with live comedy shows and TV gigs – NBC
Paco Romane is one of the greatest Bay Area comedians – Spinning Platters
Romane is a natural entertainer ready to riff on bad breakups or poke fun at himself and his everyman physique – Good Times Magazine
Paco keeps audiences coming back with gigs and TV appearances – NPR
To call Paco Romane an original is no exaggeration” – Digital Journal
“Paco is a mash-up of all things funny — sketch, stand-up, improv, you name it. We’re thrilled to shed some light on Paco’s stand-up, which is really strong – SF Sketchfest Comedy Festival
“Hilarious comedy” – The A.V.Club
FILMS:
- MILK: The Life and Times of Harvey Milk (Academy Award Winning)
TV:
- HBO
- Drunk History
- Comedy Central
- Funny or Die
- Nickelodeon
- The Eric Andre Show
SHARED THE STAGE:
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- Robin Williams
- Norm MacDonald
- Nate Bargatze
- Truett Beasley
- Dana Gould
- Todd Glass
- Hasan Minhaj
- Ali Wong
- James Adomian
- Kyle Kinane
- Bobcat Goldthwait
- Maria Bamford
- Josh Blue
- Moshe Kasher
- Kevin Pollack
- Jake Johannsen
- Stephen Lynch
- Kyle Dunnigan
- Hal Sparks
- Margaret Cho
- Roy Wood Jr.
- James Adomian
- Kids in The Hall
WORKED CLUBS:
- San Francisco Punch Line
- Sacramento Punch Line
- Cobb’s Comedy Club
- Zanies
- Rooster T Feathers
- San Jose Improv
- Alameda Comedy Club
- The Comedy Catch
- Stand Up Live
- House of Blues – Las Vegas
- Dr Grins
AWARDS:
- Voted Best Comedian – San Francisco Weekly 2012
- Voted Best Comedian – San Francisco Guardian 2005
- Voted Best Comedy Show San Francisco– The Romane Event Comedy Show 2012
- Best Use of Genre, Original Score, Prop – 48 Hour Film Festival 2006
FESTIVALS:
- SF Sketchfest (2003, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
- Outside Lands (2016, 2017)
- San Francisco Comedy Day (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022,2023, 2024)
- SF Comedy and Burrito Festival
- I Laughed So Hard Comedy Festival
- Gulf Coast Comedy Festival
- Vancouver Comedy Festival
- SF Fringe Festival
SKETCH COMEDY:
- Killing My Lobster (San Francisco’s Premier Sketch Comedy Group)
- Richter Scale
- Sal and Mitzi
- Duggan and Romane
PRODUCER:
- The Romane Event (2003-2014)
- The Charm Offensive (2015-2021)
COOL STUFF:
- The Voice Of Pandora
- Host of Sup Doc Podcast
- The Todd Glass Show
- LIVE Stage Reading of Shakes The Clown (with Bobcat Goldthwait)
- LIVE Stage Reading of Plan 9 From Outer Space (with Dana Gould)
- Moderated Panel Stan Against Evil (with Dana Gould)
- NPR’s Forum Interview