Meet Gerry Atric (Cliff Hornsby) 

From Atlanta, now in Florida, Cliff Hornsby launched his stand-up comedy career at age 82 in 2022. A graduate of McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre and Humor Institute, he’s won multiple comedy contests across Florida and was a semi-finalist in the 2024 Funniest Florida Comedian Contest. 

Now known as Gerry Atric, his clean, all-audience humor has earned him over 10 million views across several social media platforms. Slow to the stage but fast with the laughs—Gerry Atric is comedy without an expiration date. 

Want a one-liner or emcee-style stage intro too? 

Here are a few emcee-style one-liner intros you can use to introduce Gerry Atric (Cliff Hornsby) on stage: 

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🎤 “He started stand-up at 82, and now he’s standing up to make you laugh—give it up for the ageless wonder, Gerry Atric!” 

🎤 “They say laughter keeps you young—if that’s true, this guy is about to reverse aging. Please welcome Gerry Atric, comedy’s late bloomer with an early bedtime!” 

🎤 “Winner of comedy contests across Florida and viral with over 10 million views—he’s proof that funny never retires. Welcome to the stage, Gerry Atric!” 

🎤 “He’s a McCurdy’s Comedy grad, a social media sensation, and living proof it’s never too late to get the last laugh—make some noise for Gerry Atric!”
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