James P. Connolly is an American stand-up comedian, television and radio host, and corporate emcee known for observational comedy delivered with quick wit and a confident stage presence. A Harvard graduate and former U.S. Marine Corps infantry officer who served during Desert Storm, he began developing comedy material after being ordered to write jokes for a colonel’s roast. Connolly has appeared on America’s Got Talent, Comedy Central, HBO, and Netflix’s Larry Charles’ Dangerous World of Comedy, and his work has been featured across SiriusXM’s comedy channels. His recorded specials and comedy albums include Acceptable Loss, Better Person, Origin Story, The Master Plan, and Pure Polyester.
