Terry Fator

Terry Fator

• Occupation: Ventriloquist, singer, comedian and celebrity impressionist
• Vocal range: Countertenor-bass
• Years performing:1975 to present
• Venue: The Mirage hotel and casino.
• Official Web page: www.terryfator.com
• Birthday: June 10, 1965, Mesquite, Texas
• Early life: Began reading how to be a ventriloquist during the fifth grade and he grew up entertaining family and friends.
• Early career: Was the lead singer in a show band at age 20, then began incorporating impressions and ventriloquism into his act, which he took to state fairs.
• Breakthrough: After performing in relative obscurity for most of his career, in August 2007 he won the $1 million prize on season two of TV's "America's Got Talent," making him an overnight national sensation and helping him land a $1.5 million six-month deal with the Las Vegas Hilton.
• Current status: He has signed a multimillion-dollar contract as the headliner for the Mirage hotel and casino.
• Tickets: Vegas.com.