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Timothy Banister: Comedian. Military Veteran

Atlanta, GA

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Travels up to 1500 miles

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Dangerous Board Games

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80's Music (Sade)

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Back from Iraq '04

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Valentine's Banquet

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Overview

​Timothy is passionate about sharing laughter with all ages. He is available for church events, youth camps, corporate meetings, family reunions, clogging emcee, calf roping announcer as well as chili cook-offs. Being an Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran, Timothy is also a great choice as an inspirational speaker!
He is a Christian and clean stand up comic who not only loves to make others laugh, but he also wants to be a positive influence and an encouragement to all.
After years as a young stand up comic in NYC, passing the time in Iraq as a U.S. Army Officer, youth pastor and 8 track player repairman, he is back and more passionate than ever to encourage others through laughter.


Reviews

14 reviews

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Kathy M.

October 28, 2026

This man will keep you on your toes!

I love knowing that when I attend a comedy show where Tim is in the act that I will not have to worry about hearing anything offensive or embarrassing or vulgar. I could bring our 6 year old grandson and know he would laugh like crazy. I always have to take tissues cause I laugh so hard I cry. I could not listen dates because I see him whenever he is in town or a town close by.

Hired as: Comedian


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Rae S.

February 20, 2020
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Smashing success!!

If you have not had the pleasure of seeing Timothy Banister perform you are missing out!! Not only is he a great clean comedian, he is a truly amazing family man! Everyone who got the chance to speak with Tim said the same thing, "he's just like a part of the family". We will definitely bring him back again!!

Hired as: Christian Comedian

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Timothy Banister: Comedian. Military Veteran

Thank you so much! We had a wonderful time!


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Carlos L.

February 24, 2018
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Amazing Comedian!

Timothy was super easy to work with and very accommodating to all my needs in terms of content/time! His jokes were super funny and he did a great job of involving the entire audience throughout his set. Would absolutely hire him again and recommend him to everyone out there!

Hired as: Christian Comedian

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Timothy Banister: Comedian. Military Veteran

I had a blast! Such a fun show and a wonderful crowd! God bless!


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Judy Y.

November 8, 2018
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Awesome Entertainer

Tim was wonderful! It was all clean and respectful, and he drew the children in the audience into his realm, with jokes they could relate to. He personalized some of his jokes to our pastor and elders. He made even our stodgiest deacon chuckle and everyone else slap their knees and laugh out loud. I think I even heard a few guffaws! It was all clean and respectful. We all felt like he was one of church family. He was a great culmination to a busy week of activities, and we would love to have him back again!

Hired as: Christian Comedian


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Chris H.

January 29, 2018
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Just what our event needed!

Tim was great. If you want someone who is relatable, humble, and really funny, then he is your guy. I attended an event that he was a part of a few months back and was excited to have him share his comedy at our event. He connected really well with our group, which can be a challenge. (We don't call Lutherans the frozen chosen for nothing!) The length of his bit was perfect and fit the event perfectly. His comedy is clean, relatable, and funny. He hung out beforehand and had dinner with us, and chatted with folks afterward to follow up with those that he roped up into his jokes. A true class act.

Hired as: Christian Comedian

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Timothy Banister: Comedian. Military Veteran

Thank you so much!! I had a great time with an amazing group of folks!

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for pricing

Gig length: 20 - 60 minutes

What to expect

Fun, fast paced clean comedy that's willing to poke fun at just about anything!

About

Tim began doing stand up comedy in NYC after graduating from the University of Georgia in 1994. He honed his comedy skills in NYC for 2 years and then moved back to Atlanta where he continued working in comedy clubs all over Georgia. Before finally taking up stand up as a full time job, Tim has been a youth pastor, U.S. Army Officer and restaurant general manager. His passion is sharing laughter with others!
He is happily married to his beautiful wife Tina and father of four beautiful girls.
Tim is prepared to perform stand up comedy and encourage others with his personal testimony to all ages.

Additional booking notes

Tuna sandwiches before and after the show! Not too dry though! I love mayo!

Past booked events

February 2020

15

Saturday

Religious Celebration

6:30pm - 8:00pm

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Eatonton, GA

February 2019

08

Friday

Nonprofit Event

7:00pm - 8:00pm

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North Augusta, SC

November 2018

03

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

6:30pm - 7:00pm

•

Stone Mountain, GA

February 2018

23

Friday

Campus Event

8:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Atlanta, GA

January 2018

28

Sunday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Suwanee, GA

August 2017

12

Saturday

Fundraiser

7:30pm - 8:15pm

•

Gainesville, GA

April 2017

25

Tuesday

Religious Celebration

5:30pm - 6:00pm

•

Winder, GA

February 2017

11

Saturday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Cumming, GA

December 2016

04

Sunday

Holiday Party (Christmas)

6:00pm - 6:45pm

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Stockbridge, GA

January 2016

10

Sunday

Marietta, Ga.

7:00pm - 8:00pm

10

Sunday

Religious Celebration

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Marietta, GA

December 2013

15

Sunday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Dahlonega, GA

Influences and inspiration

Steve Martin, Jim Gaffigan, Brian Regan, Johnny Carson, Letterman, Newhart, Carol Burnett

Setup requirements

Mic and mic stand. Sound system.