Danny Gans Biography

He's the "Entertainer of the Year" in Las Vegas, and his show is the hottest ticket in town. He's being called the finest entertainer in the business today, by entertainment critics and his peers alike and audiences of all ages go wild over his award winning show. Who is he? He's, singer, comedian, impressionist, actor Danny Gans.

Gans hadn't planned to be an entertainer. His boyhood dream was to play third base for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he was, in fact, drafted by the Kansas City Royals after high school and the Chicago White Sox after college where he was an All American at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Sometimes, opportunity knocks more than once.

Two years later, his life long dream came true as he signed that contract and went to the minor leagues to start his career as a professional athlete. But, not long after it all came to a crashing halt as a career-ending injury turned his life upside-down.

With love and encouragement from his friends and family, Gans shifted his focus from baseball to entertainment. He is blessed with a marvelous singing voice, the ability to make people laugh and a rare presence that would manifest itself in his new career.

Danny Gans plays ball with the Las Vegas Stars

Gans spent 15 years traveling throughout the United States, working at his craft and perfecting his repertoire of impressions. At the same time he became one of the most sought-after performers in the prestigious corporate world, often playing to stadium-sized crowds for major, international companies such as IBM and McDonald's and was the favorite of the Fortune 500 list. Fellow entertainers such as Bill Cosby and Natalie Cole raved about Gans, and it became apparent that he was destined to be a star.

In 1995 Danny was starring on Broadway in his one man show. However, between New York and 200 concert dates a year, he found himself longing to be home with his wife and three children. So, when the opportunity to move his show to Las Vegas presented itself, where he could settle down to a life with his family, Gans knew it was the right move.

Danny Gans Headlines at the Mirage In doing so, Gans' commitment to his family had been doubly rewarded; the family is happy to call Las Vegas home, and Gans has taken the town by storm. On top of his record-breaking crowds and consistently sold out shows, Gans has been showered with accolades and awards.

In May 2007 Danny Gans will celebrate 11 years in Las Vegas. The last seven of those years being spent in his own 1,250-seat theater at the Mirage, and was again named "Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year" for the 10th straight year in a row.

He may not be playing third base for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he's hitting home runs nightly in the theater which bares his name. Danny Gans is truly living a dream come true.