Charlestown-born Steve Sweeney is known as the "undisputed King of Boston comedy“, the embodiment of the city he calls home, a local guy who has become a nationally recognizable talent.

Sweeney is known not only as a headlining comedian, but also through his many memorable TV and movie appearances. During the early 1970s, a small group of Boston 'would-be' comedians performed regularly at a comedy club started by Martin Olson and Barry Crimmins in a back room of the Chinese restaurant, Ding-Ho, near Inman Square in Cambridge, MA. This group also included such unknowns as Lenny Clarke, Kevin Meaney, Jay Leno, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bill Sohonage, and Steven Wright. Steve stood out from the crowd by incorporating his great insight into the New England political scene into his act.

He was the first of the Boston super-stars to break into television, appearing on "Park Street Under," a Boston based sitcom that many believe was the inspiration for the highly successful television show "Cheers." He's also been on "Late Night with David Letterman," "Evening at The Improv" and "Comics Come Home." You might remember his small but hilarious parts in films such as Rodney Dangerfield's "Back to School," Judd Apatow's "Celtic Pride," and "There's Something About Mary" with Ben Stiller.

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'Romeo and Juliet' at Stoneham Theatre

'Romeo and Juliet' at Stoneham Theatre

'Romeo and Juliet' at Stoneham Theatre

'Romeo and Juliet' at Stoneham Theatre

'Romeo and Juliet' at Stoneham Theatre

'Romeo and Juliet' at Stoneham Theatre

A Special Night of Comedy

A Special Night of Comedy

Jay Psaros in Concert, with Natalie Joly

Jay Psaros in Concert, with Natalie Joly

Maeve Gilchrist Trio Celtic/Jazz/World Concert

Maeve Gilchrist Trio Celtic/Jazz/World Concert

Youth Dance at Civic Center

Youth Dance at Civic Center

Matinee Showing of "Once Upon a Mattress"

Matinee Showing of "Once Upon a Mattress"

Wakefield Repertory Theatre Performs “Once Upon a Mattress”

Wakefield Repertory Theatre Performs “Once Upon a Mattress”

Nazareth Academy's 3rd Annual Fashion Show

Nazareth Academy's 3rd Annual Fashion Show

‘Lights, Camera, EMARC’ Theater Night

‘Lights, Camera, EMARC’ Theater Night

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

North Shore Comedy Club Showcase

North Shore Comedy Club Showcase

Vessels of Praise Convert

Vessels of Praise Convert

Peggy Seeger Plays Linden Tree Coffeehouse

Peggy Seeger Plays Linden Tree Coffeehouse

Brother Sun Plays Linden Tree Coffeehouse

Brother Sun Plays Linden Tree Coffeehouse

Theatre to Go Presents "The Importance of Being Ernest"

Theatre to Go Presents "The Importance of Being Ernest"

Theatre to Go Presents "The Importance of Being Ernest"

Theatre to Go Presents "The Importance of Being Ernest"

Jay Psaros Plays at Center for Performing Arts

Jay Psaros Plays at Center for Performing Arts

"Following Wendy," a Play by WHS Drama Club

"Following Wendy," a Play by WHS Drama Club

Brother Sun Trio in concert

Brother Sun Trio in concert

Comedy Night to benefit Boys and Girls Club of Stoneham

Comedy Night to benefit Boys and Girls Club of Stoneham

Grand Opening Party at Silver Clay Gifts

Grand Opening Party at Silver Clay Gifts

Come Play the Animal Way!

Come Play the Animal Way!

Playful Paws Playgroups

Playful Paws Playgroups

Auditions - The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde

Auditions - The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde

March-A-Pella IV

March-A-Pella IV

Silver Clay Gifts is opening

Silver Clay Gifts is opening

Winter-Spring Session OPEN HOUSE!

Winter-Spring Session OPEN HOUSE!

Valentine Concert: Love & Chocolate – Wit and Romance from the Great American Songbook

Valentine Concert: Love & Chocolate – Wit and Romance from the Great American Songbook

Teens for PAWS Valentine's Dance!

Teens for PAWS Valentine's Dance!

Merrimack Valley Chorus Open House-Come and SING!

Merrimack Valley Chorus Open House-Come and SING!

All in the Timing by David Ives

All in the Timing by David Ives

Wakefield Repertory Theatre's Annual Meeting

Wakefield Repertory Theatre's Annual Meeting

Chinese New Year Celebration for Middle Schoolers

Chinese New Year Celebration for Middle Schoolers

Rise Up Singing

Rise Up Singing

A Night of Folk Ballads at the Linden Tree Coffeehouse with John Roberts and Debra Cowan

A Night of Folk Ballads at the Linden Tree Coffeehouse with John Roberts and Debra Cowan

Magners Comedy Festival

Magners Comedy Festival

"Literary Tea"