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The Gentleman Santa

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Burbank, CA

Starts at $250

Santa Claus

Travels up to 90 miles

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Well of course Santa skies!

Looking over the Polar Express

Santa always keeps an eye on the snow!

Top of the hill!

Those are MY bells!

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Overview

Santa TJ, The Gentleman Santa™, can bring magic to your events! Santa TJ is an authentic year round REAL bearded professional embodying the spirit of Christmas. On stage or one-on-one, he brings good cheer, joy, holiday spirit, warmth, laughter, merriment and magic to adults and children of all ages.

From holiday events to corporate parties, fundraisers, photoshoots and special visits, Santa TJ is not only professional, but authentic in his Christmas spirit year-round, following a strict code of conduct for Santas of his caliber. His respect for the responsibility of Santa means you get the best Santa, every time.

Feel free to reach out with any questions, and remember, always Believe!

Reviews

28 reviews

Moses D.

December 31, 2025

Verified review

Awesome!!! Just perfect!

The Gentleman Santa was great! So authentic, traditional, professional, animated, and entertaining! I would definitely hire him and recommend him for any event!

Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus

Matt W.

December 14, 2025

Verified review

Great for grown-ups too!

The perfect choice for our annual friend holiday party of about fifty 20-40 year-olds. He was a great sport, reliable, and accommodating. He was very warm and funny and made everyone laugh and smile. Highly recommended!

Hired as: Santa Claus

Dina J.

December 31, 2023

Verified review

The best Santa ever!!!

We have been on the hunt for a new Santa to replace our beloved Santa that retired a few years ago and after a couple tries WE FINALLY FOUND HIM!!! The Gentleman Santa was amazing, there is no other way to say it. First of all he is the real deal, looks exactly like him! And his personality...an absolute 10! He was so fun with the adults and so engaging with the kids. They asked a million questions and he answered them with no hesitation and had something clever to say back to every one of them. We fell in love with him and will definitely have him back again next year. Thank you Gentleman Santa for making our Christmas Eve so special!

Hired as: Santa Claus

The Gentleman Santa

There is nothing better than a house full of children on Christmas Eve. It was a great privilege to be allowed into your home, and I had a tremendous time! Looking forward to next year!

Priscilla G.

October 15, 2026

Verified review

Best Santa- the only Santa, obviously

The Gentleman Santa was incredible. Both adults and children adored him, he sat with kids doing crafts, he got up and danced around to talk to adults, wanted children up to him and made the party soooooo much better. We would have him again at our house in a heartbeat. Really the best part of the day was him

Hired as: Santa Claus

Steve U.

January 1, 2026

Verified review

Really is the Real Santa

Great service. Came on time. Danced and partied with us.

Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $250

Languages: English

Gig length: 20 - 360 minutes

Insurance: $4,000,000 - COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY

Unions: SAG-AFTRA

What to expect

Real Boots? Check! Real Beard? Check! Real Belly? Check!
Must be the Real Santa!

Santa TJ is a premier Santa who primarily serves the Greater Los Angeles area. From Hollywood to Malibu, Pasadena to Palos Verdes, Burbank to Beverly Hills, Santa TJ embodies the spirit of Christmas by delivering joy and merriment to adults and children of all ages.

Offering a wide variety of Santa looks and styles, Santa TJ will make sure you have the PERFECT Santa for your event. And when you book The Gentleman Santa, you get The Gentleman Santa! No substitutions!

Enjoy Christmas Carols? Let Santa lead them! A great story? Santa can tell it! A little holiday magic? Abra Kadabra!

Whether a city tree lighting, a corporate appearance, or a cozy home visit, The Gentleman Santa will bring the Christmas spirit to your holiday gathering!

About

Let Santa TJ, The Gentleman Santa, bring the magic to your events! Santa TJ is a premier Santa who embodies the spirit of Christmas by delivering authentic joy and merriment to adults and children of all ages, near and far.

Santa TJ is an authentic year round REAL bearded professional bringing joy and holiday spirit to all your events! He is everything about Christmas you know and love: heartwarming, full of joy and most of all, magical.

Since 2021 Santa TJ has appeared at dozens of Christmas events in and around LA. The LA Rams, the Los Angeles Zoo, USC, UCLA, Lifetime, Hulu, SoFi stadium's YouTube Theater, Snow Summit, Mattel Toys, Real Time w/Bill Maher, and many more community and corporate events, have all had Santa TJ at their Holiday gatherings. You may have also seen Santa TJ on YouTube in episodes of The Tosh Show, Challenge Accepted, and Hollywood Graveyard. Well versed in the lore of Christmas, and a top-notch story-teller, Santa TJ makes the Holidays sparkle, from an intimate home visit to action packed Christmas fun!

Santa TJ has attended FIVE Santa Schools, is a member of SAG/AFTRA, the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas, the Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas, the Worldwide Santa Claus Network, and is an eleven year veteran of the US Navy.

Additional booking notes

Santa TJ offers several suits/looks/styles, giving you the perfect option for your event, be it the dead of winter or the heat of summer. From a snow-capped peak to the first tee box at Pebble Beach, Santa TJ looks the part!

Services offered

Santa Claus Holiday Entertainment

Upcoming booked events

November 2026

14

Saturday

October 2026

10

Saturday

30

Sunday

Christmas Party

5:30pm - 8:30pm

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Santa Barbara, CA

08

Saturday

16

Saturday

Studio Session

10:00am - 12:00pm

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Burbank, CA

09

Saturday

11

Saturday

Studio Session

9:00am - 12:00pm

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Sylmar, CA

04

Saturday

Wednesday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

20

Tuesday

Cultural Event

7:30pm - 8:00pm

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North Hollywood, CA

19

Monday

Surprise

9:30am - 10:30am

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Calabasas, CA

10

Saturday

Dental

11:00am - 12:00pm

03

Saturday

Pancake Breakfast

10:00am - 11:30am

Set list

Jingle Bells
Here Comes Santa Claus
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
The Night Before Christmas
Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer

Influences and inspiration

Edmund Gwenn, Miracle on 34th Street
Kurt Russel, The Christmas Chronicles

Setup requirements

Suitable Santa chair/bench/throne

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