STOCKTON — Kathy Griffin is appearing at the Bob Hope Theatre on Friday, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m.

The two-time Emmy winner and New York  Times bestselling author is a multi-faceted performer with rapid fire wit. She has been making audiences laugh for years discussing Hollywood gossip and celebrity blunders.

In August 2005, her reality show, “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List,” debuted on Bravo to rave reviews and was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Reality Program. The sixth and final season of “D-List” aired on Bravo during the summer of 2010.

In June 2008, Griffin released her first comedy album “For Your Consideration” which featured tracks such as “Straight Guys Wake Up!” and “Hi Barbara Walters.” The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album and garnered Kathy the acclaim of being the first female comedian ever to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top Comedy Albums chart. In 2009, Kathy released her first Christmas album called “Suckin’ It for the Holidays.” Kathy was again nominated for a Grammy in 2010 for Best Comedy Album for “Kathy Griffin Does the Bible Belt.”

Tickets on sale today at 10 a.m. Ticket prices $37, $52, $77 in advance, all seats are $2 higher day of show. Tickets may be purchased online at www.stocktontickets.com, by phone at (209) 373-1700.