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Sinbad is a comedian who crafted a family-friendly performance style that endeared him to fans of stand-up comedy throughout the world. In addition to his popular act on stage, the hardworking Sinbad excelled in both television and on the big screen. Sinbad had been a working comedian for a while when he appeared on the sitcom

A Different World

in the 1980s. The popularity Sinbad earned on the show fueled a rise to the top of the pecking order of comedians he still enjoys today. Fans of great stand-up comedy will not want to miss out on seeing a live performance from Sinbad.

'Finding Joy in Work'

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David Akins was born and raised in Benton Harbor, Mich. The teenager who would later become known to the world as Sinbad was a good high school athlete and earned a scholarship to play basketball at the University of Denver. A knee injury ended Sinbad's dreams of a professional sports career, and he turned to the humorous nature he had displayed as a child to find his next career track. The comedian named his first comedy tour the

Poverty Tour

, and in a lot of ways it resembled one. Sinbad traveled the country by Greyhound and barely scraped by while thrilling live audiences with his performances. Sinbad earned an appearance on

Star Search

where he impressed audiences so thoroughly he ended up making seven total appearances. He found his way into television a short time later when he earned a role as Redd Foxx's son on the

Redd Foxx Show

. In 1987, Sinbad was hired as the host of

Showtime at the Apollo

. The successes for Sinbad continued and included his own television show and a number of movie appearances. But the variety of successes experienced by Sinbad has not dimmed the light on his live performances.

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'Where can I see a Sinbad tour performance?'

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Comedy fans who wish to see Sinbad in concert are in luck as he is presently touring the country. Sinbad will appear in Merced and Oxnard, Calif., in November. In December 2019, comedy fans can find him at the

Union County Performing Arts Center

in Rahway, NJ and

King Centre for Performing Arts

in Melbourne, Fla.

'What can I expect from a Sinbad tour performance?'

'Sinbad has earned the reputation as one of the most unique performers in the world of stand-up comedy. Thought a little older and wiser, he continues to entertain with a style of comedy he made classic years ago. Sinbad enjoys interacting with audience members both before and after his show and provides memories fans of his work will not soon forget.'

'What comedians have influenced Sinbad's stand-up comedy?'

'Sinbad is a student of his craft who enjoys the work of many comedians that took the stage before him. He cites Richard Pryor and Red Skelton as major influences on his career. He also likes Jonathan Winters. When speaking of Redd Foxx and Bill Cosby, he refers to both men as heroes.'

'Has Sinbad hosted any awards shows?'

'Sinbad has entertained audiences as the host of a number of awards shows throughout his career. In 2009, Sinbad was the co-host of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards. He also hosted both the Essence Awards and Soul Music Festival in 1997.'

'Has Sinbad won any awards for his comedy?'

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Sinbad was nominated for Outstanding Performance in a Variety Series by the NAACP Image Awards in 1997 and 1998 for his stand-up comedy specials. He also won the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actor for his role in

Jingle All The Way

. Sinbad was rewarded for his work on

The Sinbad Show

with Favorite Television Actor Kid's Choice Awards.