Drew Hastings
Drew Hastings (born March 2, 1954) is an American stand-up comedian, author, and former mayor of Hillsboro, Ohio.[1] Standing 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) tall, he is often seen performing in a black suit and black horn-rimmed glasses.
Drew Hastings | |
|---|---|
| Born | W. Drew Hastings March 2, 1954 Casablanca, Morocco |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | stand-up comedian, author, and former mayor |
| Spouse | Taryn Blanchard (m. 2014) |
| Comedy career | |
| Medium | Stand up comedy |
| Notable works and roles | Irked And Miffed |
| Website | DrewHastings.com |
Early life edit
Hastings was born in Casablanca, Morocco to an English mother, Pamela, and an American G.I. father named Drew. He emigrated to the United States at a young age and grew up in the Midwest, particularly in the Ohio cities of Kettering, Dayton and Cincinnati.[2]
Stand-up comedy edit
Hastings began performing onstage at the age of thirty-one. After having lived in several large cities in the 1970s, including San Francisco and New York, he had moved back to Ohio. In the early 1990s, he moved to Los Angeles, where he would later receive several guest-starring roles and television pilots for networks such as Fox, NBC, and HBO.[3] While in California, he wrote and starred in several one-person shows, including, Commencement Speech, Life & Other Short Stories, and The Business of Living, the latter directed by Bob Odenkirk. The main character of The Business of Living, a motivational speaker/success guru named "Jack Freeman", gained a cult following in California and has become increasingly popular throughout the Midwest.[4] While living in L.A., he got a rare standing ovation on "The Tonight Show".[5]
Hastings would later sit in as a guest on The Bob & Tom Show.[6] In 2006, he starred in The Friends of Bob & Tom Comedy Central special alongside other comedians such as Bob Zany, Greg Hahn, and Roy Wood, Jr.
On April 26, 2008, Comedy Central aired Drew Hastings: Irked and Miffed, Hastings' premiere one-hour television special. The performance was released on May 6, 2008, through Image Entertainment.
Mayoral bid edit
Hastings expressed interest in running for mayor in the city of Hillsboro, Ohio in June 2010[7] as a Republican Party candidate. On January 20, 2011, Hastings took out a candidate petition to run for the position of mayor for the city of Hillsboro.
Hastings filed his petition with the county's Board of Elections, as did two other Republican hopefuls.[8] With the city's primary election held on May 3, 2011, Hastings won the primary election with receiving 295 votes. On November 8, 2011, Hastings won the Hillsboro, Ohio general election garnering 1,008 votes and his opponent, John Levo, received 614 votes. He was sworn in on January 2, 2012.[1]
On November 3, 2015, Hastings won a second term as mayor of Hillsboro with 59% of the vote over Pam Limes.[9][10]
On July 12, 2016, Hastings was indicted on four charges, including elections fraud, following a months-long investigation by special prosecutors appointed by a Highland County judge. The counts included theft, theft in office and tampering with records.[11][12] The judge in the case dismissed 2 of the 4 felony charges against Hastings, and a jury found him not guilty on the remaining charges on November 9, 2016.[13]
Electoral history edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Drew Hastings | 1,008 | 62.15 | |
| Independent | John Levo | 614 | 37.86 | |
| Total votes | 1,622 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Drew Hastings | 1,027 | 59 | |
| Democratic | Pam Limes | 705 | 41 | |
| Total votes | 1,732 | 100 | ||
Writing and books edit
In September 2020, Hastings released The Business of Living, based on his one-person show of the same name. It was written under the pseudonym, Jack Freeman. A satire of the success and self-help genre. https://www.amazon.com/Business-Living-dont-need-success/dp/0578767228/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1639534942&sr=1-2
- Hastings memoir, "Chasing Drew Hastings; a memoir" was completed in October 2021, and has a February 2022 release date.
Stage and screen edit
- One man shows
- Tales Of Unrepentance – Written and performed by Drew Hastings – HBO Theatre, Los Angeles, CA – 1998[15]
- The Business of Living – Written and performed by Drew Hastings – HBO Workspace – Los Angeles, CA – 1999
- Yard Sale – Written and performed by Drew Hastings – Tamarind Theatre, Los Angeles – 1995
- Movies
- Melvin Goes to Dinner – 2003[16] directed by Bob Odenkirk
- Let's Go To Prison – 2006[17] directed by Bob Odenkirk
- Television
- The Peter Principle – 2000 – Uncredited – Co-starred with Paul F. Tompkins[18]
- The Big Wide World Of Carl Laemke - 2003 - Uncredited[19] directed by Bob Odenkirk
Discography edit
- Farmageddon -October 22, 2012
- Drew Hastings: Irked and Miffed - May 6, 2008
- Bob and Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour - September 19, 2006
- I Have No Fight With You People - 2005
- I'm Just Like You - 2003
Books edit
- The Business of Living: You don't need the key to success if you know how to pick the lock!. Caleb Hill Press. 2020. ISBN 978-0-578-76722-2.
- Chasing Drew Hastings; a memoir. Caleb Hill Press. 2022. ISBN 978-1-7358066-1-7.
References edit
- ^ a b "Unofficial results: Hastings wins with 295 votes". HighlandCountyPress.com. Highland County Press. 3 May 2011. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
- ^ Martin, Jim (2008). "Bet the Funny Farm article". Go Erie. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
- ^ MacDonald-Murray Management: Drew Hastings Biography August 7, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Harrell, Jeff. "The laughs are on Bob and Tom". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ^ "Kalamazoo Gazette". mlive.com. 7 Feb 2008. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
- ^ "Evansville Courier Press". Courierpress.com. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
- ^ "Highland County Press 17 Jun 2010". Highlandcountypress.com. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
- ^ "Highland County Press 3 Feb 2011". Highlandcountypress.com. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
- ^ "No joke: Comedian Drew Hastings re-elected Hillsboro mayor". www.timesreporter.com. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- ^ "Election 2015". www.dispatch.com. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- ^ "Ohio mayor, standup comedian, Drew Hastings indicted". www.vindy.com. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ "Hastings indicted on four felonies". timesgazette.com. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ "Jury clears comedian mayor Drew Hastings". Retrieved 14 November 2016.
- ^ "The Leading Examiner Site on the Net". Examiners.com. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
- ^ Los Angeles Magazine. June 2002. p. 133. Retrieved 2013-07-31 – via Internet Archive.
tales of drew hastings.
- ^ Melvin Goes to Dinner (2003) - Full cast and crew
- ^ Let's Go to Prison (2006) - Full cast and crew
- ^ The Peter Principle (2000) (TV) - Full cast and crew
- ^ The Big Wide World of Carl Laemke (2003) (TV) - Full cast and crew
External links edit
- Official website
- Drew Hastings at Comedy Central
- http://www.hillsboroohio.net/mayor.html Drew Hastings Hillsboro, Ohio profile