Lou Del Bianco

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Port Chester, NY

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Travels up to 90 miles

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Abraham Lincoln on Jimmy Fallon!

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Abraham Lincoln

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Around the World

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A Little Bit Clumsy

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My Abraham Lincoln show was endorsed by the Lincoln Bicentennial Commission!

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Me with JIMMY FALLON of the Tonight Show

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One of my Parent Choice Award winning ads.

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A fun moment from my "Around the World" Show

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A fun moment with kids!

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Overview

Looking for a top notch and truly 6"4" Abraham Lincoln? He's right here!

"A Graceful Balance of Humor and Heart." LOS ANGELES TIMES

Actor, singer and storyteller Lou Del Bianco has been performing for all ages since 1982. Lou's 6 recordings have garnered high praise from Billboard Magazine, Parent's Choice, NAPPA, BOOKLIST, CHILD Magazine, Family Fun and a slew of others!

Lou’s portrayal of Abraham Lincoln has been endorsed by the Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. He is available for schools, theaters, corporations or any venue that needs our 16th president.


Reviews

5 reviews

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Dayanara T.

March 4, 2026
Verified review

We loved it...

We had Lou for an afterschool program and he was great! All of the kids and adults in the room were engaged and the kids actually believed that he was Abe Lincoln. We will be reaching out to him again for future performances!

Hired as: Children’s Theatre, Historical Character


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Debra C.

February 23, 2025
Verified review

Lincoln Luncheon

Lou was excellent! Punctual, cordial and just having him at our event was a great experience!
Thank you!

Hired as: Historical Character

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Lou Del Bianco

Debra,
THANK YOU for the wonderful review! I (and Abe) were treated like gold by you, the organizers and all the attendees. It was a truly magical day. I hope our paths cross again soon.


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Julie N.

October 17, 2023
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Hats off to Abe!

I wish I had more stars to add for Lou. From the start of his hire, he was so communicative and professional! He came to our event, a surprise 40th birthday party for my husband, ready to mingle with the crowd in the character of Abe Lincoln :) He was so friendly with guests and believable as a presidential figure! Best of all was his performance delivering the "Gettysburg Address", rewritten as a tribute to my husband! Remaining in character the entire time but also managing to deliver warmth and a sense of humor that I would guess are his own traits, he was an absolute pleasure to have at the party. All guests enjoyed his company and were highly entertained by his performance throughout!

Hired as: Historical Character


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Deepa P.

August 16, 2022
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Professional, credible, and fun!

We invited Lou to join us at a work event for history curriculum writers and editors. He gave an engaging speech tailored to our crowd that made the night so memorable. My colleagues remarked how fun he was to chat with and that he really knew his Lincoln facts. I would highly recommend him!

Hired as: Historical Character


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Robert A. L.

February 21, 2017
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Engaging and delightful

We had Lou perform at our annual President's Day Program and he was phenomenal! He is able to blend content and entertainment to create a tremendously enjoyable Abraham Lincoln; one that engaged our audience both young and old!

Hired as: Children’s Theatre, Narrator, Political Entertainment, Spoken Word Artist

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes

Insurance: Yes

Unions: SAG-AFTRA, AEA

What to expect

I give a very professional performance. I have 30 years experience in the field.
I am very flexible and can perform under any and all circumstances.
I give 110% with every song I sing
I love relating to my audience; improvising, chatting and creating a fun atmosphere.

About

Actor, singer and storyteller Lou Del Bianco has been performing for all ages since 1982. According to the New York Times, Lou's dramatic approach to storytelling "puts pow into passivity!" The Parents Choice foundation states that "few performers excel as both storyteller and musician, but Lou Del Bianco is one who does." Lou's 6 recordings have garnered high praise from Billboard Magazine, Parent's Choice, NAPPA, BOOKLIST, CHILD Magazine, Family Fun and a slew of others!

Lou has performed all over the country, from the Tastes of Chicago to the Kravis Center to Carnegie Hall to the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. His music video, "A Little Bit Clumsy", has played on the Learning Channel. He has traveled the Northeast as an artist in residence for 20 years; performed in San Diego at the International Reading Association's annual convention; served as keynote speaker on arts / character education from North Carolina to Massachusetts.

On an educational level, Lou has been an artist-in-residence since 1987 and has worked in many schools alongside teachers to help improve literacy in the classroom. His Kinderart residency (created with his wife, Camille) was honored by New York State as a model program, and his Story Theater residency, Around the World and Make a Good Choice! one man shows have reached thousands of elementary children all over the tri-state area. In 2009, Lou’s Abraham Lincoln program was endorsed by the Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.

Lou’s newest and most exciting venture is a one man about his grandfather, Luigi, who was the chief carver on Mount Rushmore. In 2011, Lou had the distinct privilege of performing “In the Shadow of the Mountain” at Mount Rushmore to enthusiastic crowds. Since then, over 40,000 school children have learned about Luigi Del Bianco and his great contribution to our nation’s greatest memorial sculpture.

Additional booking notes

For the most part I don't have any technical requirements. If needed, I have either a small or larger sound system I can provide.

Past booked events

March 2026

03

Tuesday

Nonprofit Event

2:30pm - 3:30pm

College Point, NY

February 2025

22

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

11:00am - 2:00pm

Sparta, NJ

September 2023

30

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beacon, NY

August 2022

15

Monday

Corporate Event

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brooklyn, NY

February 2017

18

Saturday

Holiday Party (Other)

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Yonkers, NY

Influences and inspiration

Frank Sinatra bigtime!
Also the Beatles and James Taylor

Setup requirements

I provide my own sound system

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