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Performer, Comedian, TV-Radio Presenter and Producer with over 25 years of experience in the entertainment business working constantly in all facets of the industry.
James Liotta was born in Melbourne Australia and is an Australian-Italian award winning Actor as well as: Performer, Comedian, TV-Radio Presenter and Producer with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment business working constantly in all facets of the industry.
James began entertaining audiences at the age of 8 years old securing the lead roles in school theatrical productions and quickly moving into semi-professional shows outside of school. (One of his earliest roles had him playing ‘Prince Charming’ in a version of Cinderella in Primary School.)
This also led him to gaining his first TV agent at the age of 8 and thus allowing him to participate sporadically in various TV series and Commercials. It was common for James to take time off school to work professionally in the TV business.
His passion for performance was evident through his teenage hood as he continued to study Drama and Theatre through High School at Northcote High School (Melbourne Australia) as well as taking weekend courses in ‘acting’ and ‘Film-Making’.
This enthusiasm for acting was instilled by his Father ‘Sebastiano’ who himself worked within the Italian Community as an Actor/Playwright having produced a multitude of fluent Italian speaking stage shows in Melbourne. James took part in every single one as an actor (in fluent Italian) and later went on to direct a number of his Fathers stage shows.
(James’ Father has also appeared in roles on TV and had much exposure playing ‘Eric Bana’s’ Father in THE CASTLE.)
The entertainment business became James’ lifestyle straight out of Secondary School with it (entertainment) being the only major job James has undertaken and made a solid (and thankful) living out of.
In 2004 James graduated with a Diploma in Drama and Theatre from NMIT which also gave James’ stage comedy script “Wog FM” the chance to be produced by the class as their end of year graduating showcase. A huge achievement to have been selected and an asset to his C.V.
Over the years James has appeared on various TV shows such as: Fat Pizza – Back in Business, Australia’s Got Talent 2019, Underbelly Squizzy, Thank God You’re Here, Neighbors, Utopia, Prank Patrol, Upper Middle Bogan, Planet Unearth, Paper Giants, Gruen Planet, Hughesy we have problem, Quizmania, Hey Hey It’s Saturday, Satisfaction, Ground Zero, Video Hitz, The Project, Today Tonight, My Community and Under The Hammer just to name a few.
James has also performed roles on a number of independent feature films including the award winning MONSTER PIES and highly acclaimed TAJ.
Short film work has also accumulated fast for James as he now holds a vast number of roles under his belt. Many films have gone on to do well in the festival circuits gaining recognition and awards including: Tiramisu’, A Fairy Tale and the 2010 Tropfest finalist Falling Backwards.
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James Liotta is constantly working on stage right around Australia as a performer and stand up comedian, with a focus on his ethnic comedy (Italian-Australian) routines.
James spent 7 amazing years on stage as a lead actor and M.C at one of Melbourne’s iconic comedy venues. Witches in Britches Theatre Restaurant.
During his time there he has performed to over 200,000 people!
James Liotta has been working on TV and Film as an Actor and Presenter for over 20 years. During that time he has appeared on numerous TV shows including: Fat Pizza – Back in Business, Australia’s Got Talent, Hughesy we have a problem, Thank God You’re Here, Upper Middle Bogan, Planet Unearth, Utopia, Underbelly Squizzy, Gruen Planet, Satisfaction, Paper Giants, Prank Patrol, Quizmania, Neighbours, Hey Hey It’s Saturday, Lift Off, Ground Zero, Under The Hammer and many more.
James has been very fortunate to gain substantial media coverage over the years. He has been covered on both commercial and community publications regularly. As well as countless radio interviews during promotional periods.
James Liotta has been working in the entertainment business for over 20 years and has performed in hundreds of shows! Check out some of the past shows, festivals and event James has been part of.
WANT TO HIRE JAMES LIOTTA FOR YOUR WEDDING?
If you’d like to hire James Liotta for a night of love and laughter as your wedding M.C, send James an email today by clicking on the button below.
WEDDING RECEPTION M.C
James Liotta is fast becoming one of the most sought out wedding reception MC’s around Australia.
He is described as: engaging, entertaining, interactive, hilarious and professional. Providing a genuine interest in making sure everyone has a great time on the night! James also assists with the scheduling of your memorable evening with care and patience.
Available right around Australia to M.C your wedding.
Drop us a line now to have a chat about your big day and be sent some private video links to James performing as a wedding reception master of ceremony!
M.C - MASTER OF CEREMONIES
James is one of the busiest MC’s with weekly shows, festivals and corporate events. He is one of the most popular MC’s for ITALIAN/AUSTRALIAN festivals and events right across Australia as well as major community festivals for various municipalities.
Some of the festivals James is booked to M.C include: Australia Day-Whittlesea | Darebin Community Festival | Darebin Beer and Wine Festivak | Whittlesea Festival | Lalor Multicultural Day |Craigieburn Festival | Glenroy Festival | Fawkner Festival | Broadmeadows Festival | La Dolce Italia Festival | Lygon Street Festival | Carlton Italian Festa | Adelaide Carnevale Festival | Melbourne National Italian Day | Sydney National Italian Day | Sydney Primo Festival | Hobart Italian Festa | Well Bread Festival | Carols By Candlelight-Whitlsea | Carols in Piazza Carlton | St Paul’s Festival | Comfy Shorts Film Screenings | Angry Film Festival | Made In Melbourne Film Festival |Viva Victoria Multicultural Festival | Amazing Race Thomastown Family Day | Winter Wonderland Family Day | North Balwyn Multicultural Festival | Whittlesea Show | Lalor Multicultural Festival | Sydney Ferragosto Festival. Plus a long list of charity and dinner dances!
James is also available to M.C corporate launches and comedy nights.
Sofia Loren - La Dolce Italia Gala
James was one of three MC’s for this prestigious evening along with John Deeks and Italian actress Lydia Vitale. With special guest – world wide icon SOFIA LOREN in the room at the Crown Casino Palladium.
World Youth Day - Sydney Entertainment Centre
James was selected as a co-MC of this major religious celebration with a crowed of over 10,000 and a live tele-cast over European TV.
National Italian Day - Club Marconi Sydney
During the 2015 celebrations James was thrilled to introduce on stage (and shake hands with) The Hon. Tony Abbott – Prime Minister of Australia.
Carlton Italian Festa - Melbourne
As an ongoing M.C of this much loved Italian festival in Melbourne James has had the opportunity to introduce (multiple times) a number of prominent Australian entertainers including: Anthony Callea, Joe Avati, Bruno Lucia, Vince Sorrenti, Maria Venuti and international artists Patrizio Buanne.
Want James Liotta to host your next function?
LISTEN TO JAMES ON THE SHAKE UP RADIO SHOW!LISTEN TO THE SHAKE UP ONLINE
THE SHAKE UP RADIO SHOW
James has always been active within Melbourne radio on air or behind the scenes.
James began broadcasting on community radio at the age of 14 on 89.9 Hitz FM where he went on to host and produce numerous shows and outside broadcasts. This invaluable training led him to a number of jobs in radio and over the years James has held positions at: FOX FM, MIX FM, GOLD FM, SEN, 3AK, 3MP, MTR, SBS, SYN FM, PULSE FM, HITZ FM, HITZ 24/7 & NORTH WEST FM.
James was a regular M.C for activation days/events for MIX 101.1 FM and Gold 104.3 FM – Working alongside Melbourne radio icon STICK MAREEBO.
James has recorded commercials which have aired on: 3AW, Gold FM, Smooth FM and ReteItalia.
Over the years in radio James has the privilege to interview an immeasurable amount of celebrities on his radio shows and work with major personalities within the Radio and TV business.
LISTEN to James’ VOICE OVER reel right here!
https://soundcloud.com/james-liotta/full-james-liotta-voice-reel
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 96.5 INNER FM
Every Wednesday night you can tune into THE SHAKE UP RADIO SHOW hosted by James Liotta from 8PM in Melbourne on 96.5 INNER FM.
James broadcasts a weekly fun show with current chart music, talk-back, celebrity interviews, prizes and lots of radio fun.
“LISTEN TO THE SHAKE UP at the top of this page.”
LA COMICA VARIETY PRODUCTIONS - ITALIAN COMEDY SHOWS FOR SCHOOLS
For the past ten years James has co-run a travelling theatre company under LA COMICA VARIETY with co-partner Mario Cicitta.
The company performs ITALIAN flavoured original comedy shows for students in Primary and Secondary level who are learning Italian language as their LOTE.
If you are an Italian Teacher looking for a show packed with hilarity and education for your Italian students, look no further and drop us a line today to gain more information and a list of our current shows on offer!
PLANET UNEARTH ON CHANNEL 9 GO! & FOXTEL (AURORA)
James Liotta (With Sean Pary) co-hosted a late night TV talk show PLANET UNEARTH which was broadcast on Channel 9 GO! over December/January 2014/2015. The show had previously aired 3 seasons on Foxtel-Aurora before finding its new home on GO!
Planet Unearth consisted of celebrity interviews that took place in an in-studio bed. The show also ‘unearthed’ new and upcoming talent in the areas of music, magic, modelling, and comedy, along with a showcase of independent music video clips.
A number of major celebrities were interviewed during the shows 4 season run on TV, however throughout its Channel 9 stint celebrities included: George Kapiniaris, Tottie Goldsmith, Nikki Osborne and Ben Price.
VIDEO REELS
Take a look at some of James’ work on stage and screen here or You Tube JAMES LIOTTA for more!
MERCHANDISE & SHOWS
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2020 SHOWS & BOOKINGS
JANUARY
Friday 3
Wedding MC – Sydney
Wednesday 8
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Saturday 18
Wedding MC – Melbourne
Wednesday 22
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Sunday 26
Wedding MC – Melbourne
Wednesday 29
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 31
FEBRUARY
Saturday 1
Wednesday 5
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 7
Saturday 8
Sunday 9
Mirboo North Italian Festa – MC/COMEDY
Wednesday 12
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 14
Saturday 15
Wednesday 19
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Saturday 22
Wedding – MC – Melbourne
Sunday 23 to Thursday 27
MC – CORPORATE CONFERENCE – BALI
MARCH
Sunday 1 to Friday 6 – ADELAIDE
SHOWS TOUR
Saturday 7
Wedding MC – Melbourne
Wednesday 11
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Saturday 14
12PM TO 2PM – APPEARANCE – DETAILS COMING SOON.
Saturday 14
Wedding MC – Melbourne
Sunday 15
Corporate show
Wednesday 18
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Saturday 21
Wedding MC – Melbourne
Sunday 22
Wedding MC – Melbourne
Wednesday 25
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Saturday 28
Wedding MC – Melbourne
APRIL
Saturday 4
Comedy Festival Show – Crown Casino MELBOURNE
Sunday 5
Wedding MC – Melbourne
Wednesday 8
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Sunday 19
Anzac show – SYDNEY
Wednesday 22
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 24
ADELAIDE appearance – Details to come.
Wednesday 29
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
MAY
Saturday 2
Wedding – MC – Melbourne
Sunday 3
3 Saint Festa – CAIRNS
Wednesday 6
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Saturday 9
Wedding MC – Melbourne
Wednesday 13
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 15
NEW SHOW COMING – SYDNEY
Saturday 16
NEW SHOW COMING – SYDNEY
Wednesday 20
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 22
NEW SHOW COMING – MELBOURNE
Saturday 23
NEW SHOW COMING – SYDNEY
Sunday 24
Wedding – MC – Melbourne
Wednesday 27
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 29
NEW SHOW COMING – MELBOURNE
Saturday 30
NEW SHOW COMING – GRIFFITH
Sunday 31
TBC
JUNE
Wednesday 3
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Saturday 6
Wedding MC – Melbourne
Sunday 7
Wedding MC – Sydney
Wednesday 10
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
FRIDAY 12
TBC
Saturday 13
NEW SHOW COMING – MELBOURNE
Wednesday 17
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 19 to Sunday 21
NEW SHOW COMING – SYDNEY
Wednesday 24
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 26
NEW SHOW COMING – SYDNEY
Saturday 27
NEW SHOW COMING – SYDNEY
JULY
Wednesday 1
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 3
NEW SHOW COMING – SYDNEY
Saturday 4
NEW SHOW COMING – CANBERRA
Wednesday 8
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Saturday 11
Wedding MC – Melbourne
Wednesday 15
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 17
NEW SHOW COMING – MELBOURNE
Wednesday 22
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 24
NEW SHOW COMING – WOLLONGONG
Saturday 25
NEW SHOW COMING – SYDNEY
Wednesday 29
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
AUGUST
Saturday 1
NEW SHOW COMING – MELBOURNE
Sunday 2
NEW SHOW COMING – MELBOURNE
Wednesday 5
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Saturday 8
NEW SHOW COMING – PERTH
Wednesday 12
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
FRIDAY 14
NEW SHOW COMING – MELBOURNE
Saturday 15
NEW SHOW COMING – GEELONG
Wednesday 19
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 21
TBC
Saturday 22
NEW SHOW COMING – MYRTLEFORD
Wednesday 26
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 28
NEW SHOW COMING – SYDNEY
Saturday 29
NEW SHOW COMING – SYDNEY
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday 2
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Saturday 5
NEW SHOW COMING – SYDNEY
Wednesday 9
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Saturday 12
Wedding – MC – SYDNEY
Wednesday 16
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Saturday 19
Wedding MC – Melbourne
Sunday 20
Wedding MC – Melbourne
Wednesday 23
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Sunday 27
EVENT – TBC – MELBOURNE
Wednesday 30
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
OCTOBER
Friday 2
NEW SHOW COMING – QUEENSLAND
Saturday 3
TBC
Friday 9
NEW SHOW COMING – MELBOURNE
Wednesday 7
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 16
TBC
Saturday 17
NEW SHOW COMING – SYDNEY
Wednesday 21
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 23
TBC
Wednesday 28
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 30
NEW SHOW COMING – MILDURA
Saturday 31
NEW SHOW COMING – ADELAIDE
NOVEMBER
Sunday 1
NEW SHOW COMING – MT GAMBIER
Wednesday 4
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 6
TBC
Saturday 7
NEW SHOW COMING – MELBOURNE
Wednesday 11
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 13
NEW SHOW COMING – SHEPPARTON
Saturday 14
NEW SHOW COMING – MELBOURNE
Wednesday 18
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Friday 20
NEW SHOW COMING – SYDNEY
Saturday 21
NEW SHOW COMING – SYDNEY
Sunday 22
NEW SHOW COMING – SYDNEY
Wednesday 23
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
DECEMBER
Saturday 5
Wedding MC – Melbourne
Wednesday 9
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Wednesday 16
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Wednesday 23
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
Wednesday 30
The Shake Up Radio Show – 8pm to 10pm – 96.5 Inner FM Melbourne – innerfm.org.au
2021 BOOKINGS
JANUARY
Saturday 9 – Wedding MC – Melbourne
FEBRUARY
Sunday 14 – Mirboo North Italian Festa
MARCH
Saturday 6 – Wedding MC – MELB
Saturday 20 – Wedding MC – MELB
APRIL
Friday 9 – Wedding MC – MELB
Saturday 24 – Wedding MC – NSW
CONTACT
Contact James here for all your enquiries relating to M.C and comedy appearances.
