Craig Ferguson will perform in his only Maine appearance at The Waldo Theatre on Friday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m.

Ferguson is a multiple Grammy nominee, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director, and comedian with a diverse career that encompasses film, television and the stage. He is a New York Times bestselling author and has recorded numerous standup specials for Netflix, Epix, Comedy Central and Amazon.

The wildly popular Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson ran on CBS for 10 years and remains a cult favorite on YouTube racking up millions of views every year on fan posted bootleg clips. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Ferguson got his start in the entertainment industry as a drummer for some of the worst punk bands in the U.K. Following his musical stint, he began bartending in a local pub in Glasgow where he was introduced to Sir Michael Boyd, the artistic director of The Tron Theatre in Glasgow, who persuaded Ferguson to try acting.

After several low paying acting gigs, Ferguson discovered he had a knack for comedy and was soon the star of his own BBC television show, “The Ferguson Theory.” In 2016, Ferguson debuted his original History Channel show, “Join or Die,” which featured him and his celebrity friends debating provocative topics with history experts. He also hosted "Celebrity Name Game" (2014-2017) in syndication where he won the Emmy for best host two years in a row; and "The Hustler" for ABC/Disney. Ferguson has written several feature films and in 2003, he made his directorial debut with “I'll Be There,” which he also wrote and starred in. In 2011, Ferguson portrayed ‘Owl’ in the Disney classic “Winnie the Pooh,” and in 2012 he portrayed ‘Lord Macintosh’ in Disney’s Oscar winning animated feature “Brave.” He also voices Gobber in the hugely successful "How To Train Your Dragon" movies.

Ferguson has achieved notable success on the North American comedy circuit and has performed to sold-out theaters all across the country, including Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall. He has five widely acclaimed stand-up comedy specials. In 2008, Ferguson succeeded in becoming a US citizen. His first gig as a new American was hosting the White House Correspondence Dinner in the company of President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. In 2009, Harper Collins published Ferguson’s New York Times bestselling memoir - "American on Purpose" - a book about why and how late night funnyman Craig Ferguson became an American. The book was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word. His most recent book, "Riding the Elephant" - a series of linked biographical stories, is available from Penguin Books.

 Doors open at 7 p.m. General admission tickets start at $65 with a special limited amount of VIP Meet and Greet Packages available. To purchase tickets and for more information about The Waldo, parking and other upcoming events, please visit: thewaldotheatre.org