Jake Byrd, Comedian
Do you have a few minutes to kill? Of course not, however, the next few minutes will certainly be entertaining fer ya! Jake Byrd has appeared alongside some of the most famous folks in our time. Of recent, Jake is THE GUY who crashed OJ's press conference. Sit back and watch a few videos of comedian Jake Bryd.
Who Is Jake Byrd Anyway?
Jake Byrd is Anthony Barbieri. 
Anthony J. ("Tony") Barbieri (born August 26, 1963, Framingham, Massachusetts) is an American comedy writer and performer. His work has appeared on television programs such as Crank Yankers and the Jimmy Kimmel Live show. He has gained most fame for his prankish appearances as a character known as "Jake Byrd," in the setting of celebrity court cases. Barbieri's long-running Monroe series has appeared in more than 100 issues of Mad Magazine. The pieces are illustrated by cartoonist Bill Wray.
On the Jimmy Kimmel Live show, one of the things Barbieri is best known for is insinuating himself into major news stories, as the fictitious character, primarily under the name "Jake Byrd." Segments on the Kimmel program are called, Jake Byrd... Celebrity Avenger! He has successfully fooled major media outlets, including The New York Times, Fox News and Court TV. See Wikipedia, Jake Byrd.
Jake Byrd Crashes OJ's Press Conference
During O.J. Simpson's recent arrest Byrd was standing directly next to O.J.'s lawyer, Yale Galanter during the news conference following his bond hearing Sept. 19, 2007. During the press conference Byrd often interrupted Galanter with his antics. At one point he attempted to get a High Five from Galanter. At the end of the press conference he approached the microphone and repeatedly said "No More Questions" Wikipedia Article
Jake Byrd Yelling At Paris Hilton's News Conference
Jake Byrd At The Michael Jackson Verdict
Jake Byrd - Michael Jackson verdict - 6-13-5
Jake Byrd - Michael Jackson verdict - the fans go crazy - 6-13-5 Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Jake Byrd Links, Articles, Pics, and Stuff
- Tony Barbieri at the Internet Movie Database
- Paris Hilton News conference, with Jake Byrd reference
- Picture of Jake Byrd appearing in Santa Barbara News-Press
- Santa Barbara News-Press story on the Jake Byrd hoax
- Radar Magazine quoting Jake Byrd
- BET Interview with Jake Byrd
- New York Times Article mentioning Jake Byrd along with a correction regarding his actual identity
Jake Byrd at "Night of 100 Stars"
Jake Byrd at a Star Trek Rally
Jake Byrd at a Star Trek Rally - Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jake Byrd at a Star Trek Rally - Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Jake Byrd at the Motley Crue Hollywood Star Ceremony
Jack Byrd Credits
This list includes shows or movies in which he is a small, but credited, writer or actor.
- Windy City Heat (2003) - (TV movie) - (Writer/Actor)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003-) (Talk show on ABC) - (Writer/Actor) - His own pieces, including his well known character Jake Byrd.
- That '80s Show (2002-) (TV program) - (Writer)
- Crank Yankers (2002) (TV program) (Writer/Voice Actor)
- That's My Bush! (2001) (TV program) - (Writer/Actor) - A political comedy spoofing George W. Bush (Appeared in one episode).
- The Man Show (1999-2004) (TV program) - (Writer)
- Delta Force: Land Warrior (2000) (Video Game) (Voice Actor)
- Pledge Night (1988) (movie) - Horror film.
Jake Byrd Talks to People About Tom Cruise's Baby
Jake Byrd at the Hollywood Collectors Convention
Jake Byrd at Miami Vice Convention
Jake Byrd at Miami Vice Convention - Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jake Byrd at Miami Vice Convention - Jimmy Kimmel Live
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fledgling
too funny! keep it up! Come to Downeast Maine, you will find no lack of material here , in "The land that time forgot"! Posted February 21, 2008 |
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ShortSaleRealtor
great lens, I never heard of this guy, 5 stars 4 u Posted October 02, 2007 |
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rms
Funny guy. I'd never come across him before. Posted September 28, 2007 |
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awelldressedbullet
Too funnay, what a great lens, you did an awesome job and included some great videos! - Kathy Posted September 28, 2007 |
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jeffwend
That was too funny. I saw a quick clip of that guy on the news. I had no idea. Great clip collection. I loved it when he tried to get a hight five from O.J.'s lawyer. Posted September 24, 2007 |
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GypsyPirate
Oh-ma-gosh! This is seriously good! And, what a character he is (maybe he can come join the rest in the SquidWho Character group?). You did an awesome job with this lens! Posted September 21, 2007 |
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