Frank King: The Mental Health Comedian with a Mission

Meet Frank King, the “Mental Health Comedian” and a 6-time TEDx speaker with a knack for turning personal pain into powerful comedy. Frank's journey to the stage started young; by age 5, he already dreamed of becoming a comedian. After graduating from college, he pursued that dream by moving to the West Coast, launching his career in comedy.

Frank spent seven exciting years touring the country, opening for comedy legends like Rosie O’Donnell, Ellen DeGeneres, Steve Harvey, and Adam Sandler. His career took a turn toward corporate comedy, where he found a lucrative niche performing for business audiences.

However, Frank’s path wasn’t always smooth. His mental health challenges became particularly intense when he faced bankruptcy, leading to a diagnosis of depression and chronic suicidal ideation. Despite these struggles, Frank found a way to combine his comedic talents with a serious message, earning a spot on the TEDx stage. There, he brilliantly demonstrated how humor could bridge the gap in conversations about mental health.