ABOUT GOUMBA JOHNNY
"Goumba Johnny" Sialiano
Comedian, radio host, actor and author, Johnny was born in the Bronx and entered the entertainment industry after many career changes. Shortly after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of NY Brockport, Johnny signed a free agent professional football contract with the New York Jets and then the following year with the New York Giants. His football career was short lived due to a neck injury.
After his football career he established Broadway Bodyguards and escorted celebrities and famous business men in and outside the New York City area such as Malcolm Forbes, Sam Kinison and other notables.
Johnny’s next endeavor was to manage a comedy club called Shooting Stars in Yonkers, NY. It was there Johnny started to host his own shows and begin his long comedy career. After putting in the work Johnny has appeared at many local and national clubs and Casinos namely, Caroline’s on Broadway, Gotham Comedy Club, Stand Up NY, many of the Improv’s, Funny Bones and Comedy Zones across the country. Also, the following Casino’s, The Borgata, The Tropicana, The Taj Mahal and
the Ocean in Atlantic City, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut and many other Casinos in the New York, Connecticut areas. Also the Venetian and South Point Casinos in Las Vegas.
Johnny also entered and won a national talent search from the legendary Friars Club in New York City for Roasting. Johnny has roasted celebrities like Vincent “Big Pussy” Pastore from the Sopranos, Gary Dellabate from the Howard Stern Show and NBCs Matt Lauer
In 1996 Johnny joined WKTU radio in New York City for a long career as a successful radio host up until 2012. From 2012 to present Johnny has been performing his standup at different venues around the country and continuing his acting career. Johnny has also written for many popular magazines including Cosmopolitan, US Weekly and Star Magazine. Johnny authored a book, So You Wanna Be A Mobster, the ultimate comedic self-help book on how to start your own Mafia Family. Some of Johnny's TV appearances include several game shows and Soap Operas and television commercials. They include the CBS Early Show, The Montel Williams Show, Tough Crowd with Collin Quinn. Soap Operas, Guiding Light, As the World Turns and One Life to Live. Johnny also had appearances on Person of Interest, The Blacklist, FBI. Johnny also had his own Pay-per-view direct TV Comedy Special called Goumba Johnny’s Slice of Italian Comedy. Johnny has also had his own Special on Drybar Comedy. Johnny is currently touring for the past 7 years with Anthony Rodia across the country in over 40 states and hundreds of venues.