Tom Cotter (comedian)
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Tom Cotter | |
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Cotter at Comics Come Home Event in 2013 | |
| Born | Thomas Cotter Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Denison University |
| Spouse | Kerri Louise |
| Children | 3 |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Medium | Stand-up |
| Website | tomcotter |
Thomas Cotter is an American comedian known for being the runner-up of the seventh season of America's Got Talent, losing to Olate Dogs.[1][2]
Cotter was raised in the East Side enclave of Providence, Rhode Island as the youngest of six children. His father, Dr. Walter C. Cotter (1923-2021), was a World War II navy veteran and later became a well-regarded neurosurgeon.[3] His mother, Barbara Cotter, was a homemaker and managed his father's medical office. Cotter attended the Moses Brown School in Providence, and Denison University for his undergraduate degree.[4]
Cotter is married to Kerri Louise, who is also a stand-up comedian, and the two have three sons. They have worked together on different projects including Two Funny, a reality show on Women's Entertainment network.[5]