I'm Harve Mann, a multi-talented American entertainer and songwriter known for my work as The Lounge Singer Character on The David Letterman Show and as the opening act and musical director for Tiny Tim. Merrill Markoe, the original head writer for The David Letterman Show, named one of my performances as her number two favorite moment from the show, describing the final moments when I serenade the audience with new lyrics. I've written satirical songs for The Dr. Demento Show, recorded twenty-five albums of original music, and had my music featured in films such as Dangerous Ideas (2009) and In Search of Ancient Elvis (1993). Born in Philadelphia, I nurtured my early interests in art and honed a versatile voice and piano-by-ear ability, performing with legendary artists and leading roles in Las Vegas shows before returning to Los Angeles to continue performing and recording.

Harve Mann

I'm Harve Mann, a multi-talented American entertainer and songwriter known for my work as The Lounge Singer Character on The David Letterman Show and as the opening act and musical director for Tiny Tim. Merrill Markoe, the original head writer for The David Letterman Show, named one of my performances as her number two favorite moment from the show, describing the final moments when I serenade the audience with new lyrics. I've written satirical songs for The Dr. Demento Show, recorded twenty-five albums of original music, and had my music featured in films such as Dangerous Ideas (2009) and In Search of Ancient Elvis (1993). Born in Philadelphia, I nurtured my early interests in art and honed a versatile voice and piano-by-ear ability, performing with legendary artists and leading roles in Las Vegas shows before returning to Los Angeles to continue performing and recording.

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I’m Harve Mann, a multi-talented American entertainer and songwriter known for my work as The Lounge Singer Character on The David Letterman Show and as the opening act and musical director for Tiny Tim. Merrill Markoe, the original head writer for The David Letterman Show, named one of my performances as her number two favorite moment from the show, describing the final moments when I serenade the audience with new lyrics.

I’ve written satirical songs for The Dr. Demento Show, recorded twenty-five albums of original music, and had my music featured in films such as Dangerous Ideas (2009) and In Search of Ancient Elvis (1993). Born in Philadelphia, I nurtured my early interests in art and honed a versatile voice and piano-by-ear ability, performing with legendary artists and leading roles in Las Vegas shows before returning to Los Angeles to continue performing and recording.

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English
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Work Experience

Lead Male Singer at Las Vegas Show Group
December 31, 2005 - September 10, 2025
Led a Las Vegas show group as the lead male singer, performing a wide repertoire and engaging audiences across the city.
Playwright at Keyboard Theatre (San Francisco)
December 31, 1977 - September 10, 2025
Wrote Straighter Than You Think; play produced in 1977 at The Keyboard Theatre in San Francisco.
Composer at Dangerous Ideas (George Van Noy film)
December 31, 2009 - September 10, 2025
Music featured in the film Dangerous Ideas (2009).
Composer at Norm Macera - In Search of Ancient Elvis
December 31, 1993 - September 10, 2025
Music featured in the Norm Macera film In Search of Ancient Elvis (1993).

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services