If you're a North American comedy fan, you may recognize Morocco-born comedian Gad Elmaleh from his various appearances over the last couple years on the talk show circuit: Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, CONAN,
Bronx-born comic, writer, and actress Gina Brillon started her stand-up career much earlier than most, at only 17 years old. Finding a way to fit in with the other older comics at New York City clubs -- and keeping audiences laughing along the way -- gave her experience most comics don't get until their late 20s or 30s. Andy Kindler has often been called a "comic's comic" – someone who many of your favourite comedians love and appreciate. But while that term is certainly meant as a compliment, it's also selling his career in comedy short. After decades in the business, Jeremy Hotz is a tried-and-true name in Canadian comedy. While he's lived south of the border for close to 20 years, he always manages to spend time in Canada, both personally and professionally. Besides running the biggest comedy festival in the world every July in Montreal -- not to mention off-shoots in Chicago, Toronto, and now Vancouver -- Just for Laughs also does a great job producing theatre shows across Canada. Comedian Mike Wilmot has one of those faces that can't help but make you smile. Many Canadians will know Wilmot best from his appearance on CTV's Corner Gas as Brent's big city cousin, Carl. Comedian Ronny Chieng jokingly describes himself as "down to earth," despite having won international comedy awards and sold out shows all over the world. Joel McHale is known for his hilarious commentary on the craziness that is pop culture on E!'s The Soup, and of course his lead role as Jeff Winger on the cult comedy, Community, formerly on NBC and now available on Yahoo! Screen. Comedian Tommy Tiernan has been a favourite around the world -- a guaranteed hit despite not being a known entity in the capital of entertainment, America. His current tour, dubbed "Out of the Whirlwind", began in Ireland last September, and included 14 straight sold-out dates in Dublin in January. Toronto-based stand-up comic D.J. Demers has only been in the game for about 6 years, but in that time he's risen through the strong local Toronto comedy scene and made a name for himself on an international level.Interview: Stand-up comic, writer, and actress Gina Brillon
Posted by: Paul Little October 20, 2017 @ 12:46pm
Winnipeg Comedy Fest Interview: Andy Kindler talks comedy, politics, Twitter, Jay Baruchel, Winnipeg, and so much more
Posted by: Paul Little April 3, 2016 @ 10:09am
Interview: Comedian Jeremy Hotz on tour across Canada with Just for Laughs
Posted by: Paul Little February 18, 2016 @ 5:43am
Top Fives: Funny moments from JFL Tour comics Gerry Dee, Robert Kelly, Cristela Alonzo, & Graham Chittenden
Posted by: Paul Little November 8, 2015 @ 8:54am
Just For Laughs Interview: Comedian Mike Wilmot in The Nasty Show
Posted by: Tony Hinds July 20, 2015 @ 7:54pm
Just for Laughs Interview: Ronny Chieng in The Ethnic Show
Posted by: Tony Hinds July 8, 2015 @ 9:08pm
Interview: Joel McHale of Community and The Soup is back on the road doing stand-up
Posted by: Paul Little May 7, 2015 @ 8:53pm
Interview: Irish comic Tommy Tiernan embarks on another trip across Canada
Posted by: Paul Little April 20, 2015 @ 8:38pm
Winnipeg Comedy Fest Interview: Stand-up comic D.J. Demers talks about his recent Conan appearance and his relatively quick rise in comedy
Posted by: Paul Little April 10, 2015 @ 4:55pm
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