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Jesse Ventura is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Government, Political, Reality TV, Television & Film

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Jesse Ventura Biography

Jesse Ventura, original name James George Janos, (born July 15, 1951, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.), American professional wrestler, actor, and politician, who served as governor of Minnesota (1999–2003).

Ventura joined the U.S. Navy after high school, becoming a SEAL (sea, air, land) commando and serving in the Vietnam War before returning to Minnesota in 1973. He attended North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park. Following a stint as a bouncer at a local nightclub, he changed his last name to Ventura and embarked on an 11-year career as a bad-boy pro wrestler, strutting in feather boas and leopard-skinned leotards; he adopted the stage name Jesse “The Body” Ventura. Upon leaving wrestling, he took up acting and starred in several films, including the 1987 thriller Predator, in which he portrayed a gun-wielding mauler who deadpans, “I ain’t got time to bleed”—a line he reclaimed for the title of his 1999 autobiography. His first foray into politics was as mayor of Brooklyn Park (1991–95). In the late 1990s he worked as a radio shock jock.

In 1998 Ventura ran for governor of Minnesota as the Reform Party candidate. Support for his campaign quickly grew, in part owing to his offbeat television ads (in one a Jesse Ventura action figure battled another figure named Evil Special Interest Man) and his perceived honesty. Ventura redubbed himself “The Mind” and reached out via the Internet to young voters and those disaffected by the two-party system. His surprise victory made him the first Reform Party candidate in the country to win statewide office. As governor, he made good on a pledge to support tax rebates and, rather than doling out government posts as rewards, staffed his cabinet with qualified persons across the political spectrum. Buoyed by strong ratings, he even toyed with the idea of running for president in 2000. Citing political infighting and poor leadership, Ventura left the Reform Party in 2000 and subsequently joined the Independence Party. He decided not seek a second term as governor.

After leaving office, Ventura worked as a political commentator, continuing to challenge mainstream politics and offering often controversial takes on current events. He advanced his various ideas as host of such television shows as Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura (2009–12) and The World According to Jesse (2017– ); the latter aired on Russian state TV. He also published several books, including Don’t Start the Revolution Without Me! (2008) and American Conspiracies: Lies, Lies, and More Dirty Lies That the Government Tells Us (2010), both of which were cowritten with Dick Russell. Jesse Ventura’s Marijuana Manifesto: How Lies, Corruption, and Propaganda Kept Cannabis Illegal (cowritten with Jen Hobbs) was published in 2016.

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Jesse Ventura Speaking Topics

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Ventura is a rousing speaker who proudly wears his heart on his sleeve. Taking aim at partisan politics, he discusses current political issues, ranging from grassroots political organization to the importance of third-party movements to American government.

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Jesse Ventura talks about his lifelong adoration of Muhammad Ali and spending a day with “The Greatest”
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How do I book Jesse Ventura to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jesse Ventura for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jesse Ventura, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jesse Ventura or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Jesse Ventura

Speaking fees for Jesse Ventura, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jesse Ventura are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jesse Ventura, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Jesse Ventura speak about?

Jesse Ventura is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Government, Political, Reality TV, Television & Film.
Where does Jesse Ventura travel from?

Jesse Ventura generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Jesse Ventura’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Jesse Ventura for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jesse Ventura for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jesse Ventura or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Jesse Ventura is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TALKING POINTS:. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jesse Ventura for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Jesse Ventura generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brock Lesnar, Steve Largent, Hulk Hogan, Ben Stein and Ari Fleischer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jesse Ventura for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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