Frank King

The right person, with the right information, at the right time, can save a life.

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Frank transforms the heavy topic of suicide into accessible conversations through his refreshingly authentic blend of comedy and personal stories. He captivates diverse audiences—from first responders to Gold Star Families—with his "relaxed, engaging, and funny" style that strips away stigma and creates spaces where everyone feels understood. Attendees leave his talks not only "thankful" for his "frank" approach and "mind-blowing" perspective on resilience, but equipped with practical strategies to support mental health in themselves and others.

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Participants feel more confident and prepared to initiate conversations about mental health and suicide.
Attendees gain a new perspective on resilience, recognizing it in individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Listeners acquire practical strategies for providing mental health first aid and supporting those in need.

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Frank's Bio

Frank King, Suicide Prevention Speaker, writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years, speaker and comedian for 39. His speaking is informed by his lifetime of Depression and Suicidality and coming close enough to ending his life that he can tell you what the barrel of his gun tastes like. Turning that long dark journey of the soul into 13 TEDx Talks, sharing his lifesaving insights with corporations, and associations. He’s shared the stage with comedians, Jeff Foxworthy, Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, Dr. Ken Jung, Ellen DeGeneres, Dennis Miller, and Bill Hicks, as well as entertainers, Lou Rawls, The Beach Boys, Randy Travis, and Nancy Wilson. On top of all of that, he has survived 2 aortic valve replacements, a double bypass, a heart attack, and losing to a puppet on the original Star Search and has lived to joke about it all.

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Frank Offers the Following Talks

Suicide Prevention as a Workplace Health and Safety Issue

Key Outcomes

Stops suicides, saves lives.