Pittsburgh’s Premier Comedian
From stand-up to top-rated radio, Jimmy Krenn delivers legendary impressions and Pittsburgh-style comedy.
About Jimmy Krenn
Jimmy Krenn rose from the ranks of stand-up comedians to become Pittsburgh’s premier comedian and broadcast personality, known for his 24-year run as host of the city’s top-rated morning show on 102.5 WDVE FM and for hosting his very own morning radio show on Q92.9FM.
Jimmy has been voted 14 times as the Top Entertainer in the City by Pittsburgh Magazine and nominated by BILLBOARD Magazine as one of the Major Market Personalities of the Year. He makes frequent television appearances, does several standing-room-only concert performances yearly and has performed with the likes of Jay Leno, Howie Mandel, Dennis Miller, Jerry Seinfeld, Richard Lewis, Gilbert Gottfried, Tim Allen and many other nationally known celebrities. Jimmy’s act features a variety of impressions, characters, and anecdotes including his signature take on local Pittsburgh personalities, making him the area’s most popular and beloved performer.
Awards
- Jimmy is involved with the Annual Radiothon that raises hundreds of thousands of dollars a year for the Hospital.
- Jimmy also does “The RockStar Show,” in which he donates a stand-up concert to those who donate to Children’s Hospital all year long
- Greg Barrett of Children’s Hospital can provide a recommendation letter if needed 412.692.3911
- In 2008, Jimmy was awarded the Golden Fire Hydrant – signifying outstanding charity work for the Animal Friends shelter. Only a handful of the awards have ever been given.
- In 2010, Jimmy was given the Animal Friends Lifetime Achievement Award. Only 8 have been given in their 75 year history.
- Jimmy is the yearly host of “Bark in the Park,” along with several other events.
- He also donates his performances and likeness to the shelter, doing promotional commercials year-round.
- Dave Swisher can provide a recommendation if needed 412.847.7000
- Jimmy has been working with the Epilepsy Foundation for the last ten years, helping to raise well over $1,000,000.
- Jimmy has yearly co-chaired their annual Fun Run Walk and is the main fundraiser.
- Judy Painter is the head of the organization; she will provide a letter of recommendation if needed 412.322.5880
- The DVE morning show CD’s Jimmy has been a major part of raising over $1,000,000 for Pittsburgh area charities. 18 CD’s have been released through the last two decades selling over 200,000 units
- In 2002, the International Olympic Committee gave Jimmy the honor of carrying the Olympic torch as it came through Pittsburgh for his involvement in community charities.
- In 2010, Jimmy was named Distinguished Alumni of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Only around 300 Alumni have been named in IUP’s 135 year history.
- The Mayor of Pittsburgh declared February 22nd 2008 to be Jim Krenn Day in the city of Pittsburgh, in honor of his outstanding community service and charity work, and celebrating his 20 years in radio.
Below are many of the WDVE Morning Show CD covers I shared with Scott Paulsen and Randy Bauman.
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