Bio
Bob Read is an American producer best known as a talent executive on the reality competition television series Last Comic Standing. He is also a co-producer on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Along with Ross Mark, Read was responsible for booking the comedians that appeared on Last Comic Standing every night. Bob and Ross were founders and creators of the HBO Workspace in Hollywood.
Bob and Ross were also consultants for the first two seasons of Celebrity Poker.
In addition to their work as talent executives, Bob and Ross have produced numerous comedy specials and documentaries, including the Cable Ace Award winner Drop Dead Gorgeous: The Power of HIV-Positive Thinking.
Bob and Ross are also involved in the charity The Children's Circle, which provides the highest possible quality of life for HIV/AIDS infected, affected and at-risk children, youth and families.
The charity also provides residential services to all medically fragile foster children, as well as case management and psychosocial support services for families in the community impacted by chronic and life-threatening diseases.