Big Jolly Santa

Glendale, CA

$120+

Travels up to 2 hours

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Overview

I'm 6'4", 250lbs with a real beard and I'm jolly. I'm currently appearing at the Beverly Center from 11am - 7pm. Additionally, as a board member of the Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School Dads Club in Glendale, I've served as the school's Santa Claus for several years. I'm happy to come to your event and bring Christmas joy! I can sing carols, deliver personal messages, pass out gifts, talk to kids, eat cookies, etc. I'm great with animals too! Please let me know how Santa can help you!


Reviews

12 reviews

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Kat O.

January 23, 2026
Verified review

Best Santa Around!!

I booked Big Jolly Santa for a holiday party at a senior living community in Torrance, CA. He was kind, personable, friendly, and timely. Great costume. Very communicative prior to the event and happy to offer different options of services to best fit our event. He did a very charismatic reading of "The Night Before Christmas" that enthralled everyone in the room. He also walked around and posed for pictures with the residents and families. Residents said that he truly brought the Christmas magic with him. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a great Santa Claus!

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Holly M.

December 30, 2025

Best Santa I have ever seen!!!!!!

Seriously this Santa is Hilarious & looks the part . He brought tons joy , laughter and fun to my friends Christmas event. Highly recommended!!!! Ho Ho Ho

Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus


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Haik A.

December 30, 2025
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Amazing!!!

Big Jolly Santa was amazing . The kids had a blast! Will definitely book again.

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Adrian A. S. M.

December 30, 2025
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He made me believe again! The Absolute best!

Ever since I was little our family would have Santa come. I'm 45 years old and Big Jolly Santa was hands down the best Santa we've EVER had! The kids where in AWWW when he walked in as were all the adults, looking at each other saying now thats a good Santa! He takes his time to get to know a little something about EACH kid to make their experience EXTRA special, sang songs with us, read a book to the kids and sent messages to any family member who couldn't make it. He is so Jolly and festive our family couldn't wait to tip him! He's that good! Look no further! Hope to snag him next year as well and all years to follow!

Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus


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Natalie B.

December 30, 2025

Big Jolly Santa was wonderful!

We had such an incredible experience with him and will definitely be using him again in the future!

Hired as: Santa Claus

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Booking information

Price range: $120+

Gig length: 30 - 720 minutes

Unions: SAG-AFTRA

About

I'm a family man with a wife, grown daughter, and a dog. I'm great with pets and kids. I love what I do. I'm a long standing member of the Verdugo Woodlands elementary school Dads' Club and current board member. A classically trained performer with a background in Shakespeare, I've appeared on stages and screens small and large. I've been a SAG/AFTRA member for 25 years. I've been known to officiate weddings. I love Christmas!

Past booked events

December 2025

29

Monday

House Party

6:30pm - 7:15pm

Glendale, CA

25

Thursday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 6:45pm

North Hollywood, CA

25

Thursday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 6:45pm

Stevenson Ranch, CA

25

Thursday

Christmas Party

1:00pm - 1:30pm

Granada Hills, CA

24

Wednesday

Christmas Party

10:00pm - 11:00pm

Chatsworth, CA

24

Wednesday

Christmas Party

10:00pm - 11:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

24

Wednesday

Christmas Party

9:00pm - 9:45pm

Pico Rivera, CA

24

Wednesday

Christmas Party

7:30pm - 8:15pm

San Marino, CA

24

Wednesday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Glendale, CA

17

Wednesday

Retirement Community Event

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Torrance, CA

12

Friday

Christmas Party

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Sylmar, CA

07

Sunday

Corporate Event

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

December 2024

23

Monday

House Party

6:30pm - 6:45pm

San Marino, CA

21

Saturday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Calabasas, CA

21

Saturday

Corporate Event

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Bakersfield, CA

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