Comedian Sinbad back on stage over five years after suffering stroke Comedian Sinbad suffering a devastating stroke over five years ago, but he has returned to comedy with his daughter Paige Bryan on the bill. 30 April 2026 Sinbad is back on stage for the first time in over five years after suffering a stroke. Sinbad is returning to the stage The 68-year-old actor and comedian revealed he was "so looking forward" to getting back to live comedy for two sold-out shows in Pasadena, California on April 29 and May 10. In an Instagram video on Wednesday (29.04.26), he said: "I can't walk.