Global Talent Directory

Comedians from Canada

The comedian directory for Canada: profiles, bios, photos and social links.

124 comedians

Adam Growe

Adam Growe is a Canadian comedian with over 30 years of experience in television, radio, and live events. He is based in Toronto, Ontario, but travels across Canada and internationally for performances and engagements. Starting more than twenty years ago, this highly regarded Canadian stand-up comedian initially worked as a full-time morning DJ; he then moved into stand-up comedy and television. In 2008, he moved to Toronto and debuted his one-man show, Adam Growe's The Mom and Pop Shop, at the Toronto Fringe Festival. Growe gained significant recognition in 2008 when he landed the hosting position for the Canadian adaptation of Cash Cab following an audition. He hosted the program for eight years, from 2008 to 2015, and continues to host it, now including the 2024 reboot, Cash Cab Music. Prior to filming Cash Cab, he attended taxi school and became a licensed taxi driver. His comedy is described as "fun, clean" and shaped around the audience, utilizing quick wit and improvisation skills. Featuring stand-up routines, trivia, and audience involvement, “The Adam Growe Quiz Show” is his creation; he also tours with his solo performance, ‘The Adam Growe Comedy & Quiz Showe’. He has also performed at numerous comedy festivals including Montreal, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Sudbury. Beyond Cash Cab, Growe has a diverse career. He has appeared in a Just for Laughs Gala and a Comedy Now! segment, as well as on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, CBS' Star Search, and CBC’s Comics!. In addition to his comedy work, Growe has acted, portraying Superintendent McClellan in the television series Monster Warriors and appearing in TV movies such as Shades of Black. Currently, he hosts a show on Boom 97.3 fm in Toronto and works as an event host, comedian, and quiz boss. He entertains and coaches leadership communications programs in the corporate market, working with clients worldwide. As of late, he is participating in The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities Ottawa, performing alongside Rick Currie, Don Kelly, Jim McNally, and Todd Reid.

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Brent Butt

Brent Butt is a Canadian actor, comedian, and writer born on August 3, 1966, in Tisdale, Saskatchewan. He attended Tisdale Unit Composite School and briefly Sheridan College in Ontario after high school. In 1988, Brent Butt started performing stand-up comedy, quickly gaining prominence by appearing at Yuk Yuk's comedy clubs across Canada, including locations in Western Canada and Toronto. He has presented stand-up performances for various platforms including CTV, CBC Television, CBC Radio, A&E (US), and SBS (Australia). He is best known for creating, writing, producing, and starring in the sitcom Corner Gas , which premiered in 2004 and aired on CTV until 2009. The show, set in Saskatchewan and inspired by rural small-town life, became a Canadian icon and was broadcast in over 26 countries. Butt also hosted the Juno Awards in 2005 and a Royal Command Performance gala for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in the same year. Brent Butt’s creative output continues to evolve. He created and wrote the television series Hiccups (2010-2011), and starred in The Brent Butt Comedy Special (2010). He co-wrote and starred in Corner Gas: The Movie (2014) and later created the animated series Corner Gas Animated (2018). He also wrote the film No Clue (2013). In 2023, he published his debut novel, Huge , a psychological thriller that became a #1 Fiction Bestseller in Canada. Butt has received numerous awards and recognition throughout his career, including the Comedy Network Sir Peter Ustinov Award in 2008, a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013, and four Canadian Comedy Awards.

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Christian Potenza

Born in Ottawa, Ontario, on December 23, 1972, Christian Potenza’s parents were Anne (née Clement) and Joseph Potenza; he is a Canadian actor, comedian, and teacher. His career began in 1997 with a television appearance as Jimmy in the series Riverdale , followed by a role as Rudy in the 1998 TV movie Naked City: Justice with a Bullet . He has since accumulated numerous acting credits, including appearances in La Femme Nikita (1999), Jett Jackson (2000-2001), Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001), and Flashpoint (2011). Potenza also had a role as Barry Kirkbride (young) in an episode of Destins croisés in 2000, and portrayed Chas Chandler in the 2000 TV movie Hendrix , demonstrating his versatility across different genres. Potenza is particularly recognized for his extensive voice acting work. From 2004 to 2010, he voiced characters in the animated series 6teen , including Jude Lizowski. He also lent his voice to Brando Beaver and both Bison Brothers in Pikwik Pack , and Trevor Troublemeyer in Sidekick (2010-2011). Perhaps his most prominent voice acting role is that of Chris McLean in the Total Drama series, beginning in 2007. He voiced Chris McLean in Total Drama Island (2007-2012) and continued to portray the character through 2022, becoming a significant figure within the franchise and earning recognition as an ambassador for Total Drama . He actively engages with the Total Drama fandom online and maintains a YouTube channel featuring related content and voice demos. Beyond acting, Potenza has also appeared in television commercials, portraying a giant yellow toothbrush for Listerine and a dog for Fido. In 2007, his home was remodeled on Colin and Justin's Home Heist . Potenza has presented a recurring segment every two weeks on The Corcoran Entertainment Show beginning in 2024; prior to that, he anchored the reality series Last Car Standing. Potenza has also appeared in Les Enquêtes de Murdoch (The Murdoch Mysteries) in 2012 and again in 2024. Christian Potenza portrays Ryan Archer within the confines of the But I'm Chris Jericho! online show. In February 2022, allegations were made against Potenza by Sonya Côté; he denied these allegations in January 2024 on The Corcoran Entertainment Show .

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Dave Foley

A Canadian actor, stand-up comedian, director, producer, and writer, Dave Foley was born in Etobicoke, Ontario, on January 4, 1963. His parents are Mary and Michael, a steamfitter. He identifies as Canadian by nationality and ethnicity. Foley’s full name is David Scott Foley. To pursue a career in stand-up comedy, Foley left high school. He attended the Toronto Second City Training Centre and took improv classes, where he met Kevin McDonald. The Kids in the Hall were formed in 1984 by Foley and others. This comedy sketch group became a significant part of his career, appearing in the series from 1988 onwards, and related projects. Heavyfoot, Jocelyn, and Lex. He directed episodes of the TV series as well. The series ran from 1988 to 1995. Beyond The Kids in the Hall, Foley has had a diverse career. He starred as Dave Nelson in the sitcom NewsRadio from 1995 to 1999, appearing in 97 episodes. He also voiced Flik in A Bug's Life (1998), Toy Story 2 (1999), and Tom Sawyer (2000). His film credits include Blast from the Past (1999), Brain Candy (1996), South Park: Bigger Longer and Uncut (1999), Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (1996), Employee of the Month (2004), Sky High (2005), Vampires Suck (2010), and The Wrong Guy (1997), which he co-wrote. He has appeared in numerous TV series, including Will & Grace, Scrubs, How to Be a Gentleman, The Middle, Hot in Cleveland, The New Adventures of Old Christine, and Robson Arms. More recently, he portrayed Danish Graves in Fargo (2023) and plays Gary O’Brien in Young Sheldon. He also participated in Last One Laughing - Canada in 2022, and will appear in the fifth season of Fargo. In January 2013, Foley’s stand-up special, Relatively Well, was released.

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Guy A. Lepage

Guy A. Denis Lepage is a Canadian entertainer who works as a comedian, actor, talk show host, and producer. Born Guy Antoine Lepage on August 30, 1960, in Montréal, Québec, Canada, he attended École secondaire Antoine-de-Saint-Exupéry and earned a degree in communication from UQAM in 1983. Starting in the 1980s, he gained recognition for his understated humor, innovative approach, and insightful perspective on everyday life. Lepage gained recognition on the Quebec comedy scene as a founding member of Rock et Belles Oreilles from 1981 to 1995. Initially formed at UQAM’s student radio station, this ensemble featured Yves Pelletier, Bruno Landry, and André Ducharme alongside Lepage. Rock et Belles Oreilles were known for satirical skits, musical parodies, and irreverent humor, often parodying Canadian commercials, TV shows, films, politicians, and celebrities. The group disbanded in the mid-1990s, but Lepage continued to hone his skills as a writer and performer, frequently writing for shows like the New Year's countdown and 'Bye-Bye,' which aired from 1968 to 2011. From 1997 to 2003, Lepage created and starred in the Quebec television series Un gars, une fille with Sylvie Léonard. This series was internationally adapted and recognized as the best fiction format in television history by The Wit in 2014. Since 2004, he has hosted the Quebec version of Tout le monde en parle , co-writing and coproducing the show. The program shares a format with a well-known French show, typically featuring panelists such as stand-up comedians and personalities from talk shows. He has won twelve Gémeaux awards for his work on Tout le monde en parle . Lepage has also appeared in comedy films such as Happy Camper , The Bait , The Bossé Empire , L'Appât (2010), Camping sauvage (2004), Les aimants (2004), Idole instantanée (2005) and The Bossé Empire (2012). Maclean's magazine recognized Lepage’s influence by placing him sixth on their 2014 list of the 50 most significant Canadians. He is currently partnered with Mélanie Campeau, who is involved in production and creative projects, including the animated series Bébéatrice, and they share a fulfilling family life.

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Jean-François Baril

Jean-François Baril is a Canadian comedian, recognized as one of the creators of the comedy show Les Mecs comiques . He hails from an unspecified location and began his comedic journey alongside Alex Perron and Louis Morissette, attending the École nationale de l'humour together. They formed Les Mecs comiques in 1996, a group that proved instrumental in gaining them recognition and fostering strong on-stage chemistry. The trio wrote the texts for Les Mecs comiques , which was recorded at the Cabaret du Musée, and they share a close professional and personal relationship, often described as 'like a couple' with Perron and Morissette, even reportedly finishing each other’s sentences. This strong bond is built on deep trust and mutual understanding. Baril’s comedy style, showcased in Les Mecs comiques and the television series 3 x Rien , blends sketch and situation comedy to explore the life experiences and worldviews of young men. Les Mecs comiques features ‘the boy’ persona performed by Baril, alongside Perron and Morissette. 3 x Rien , which aired until 2006, depicts the lives of three men entering their thirties, blending reality and fiction to describe everyday life with biting wit and exploring concerns of young adults. He collaborates with a team including Louis Morissette, Alex Perron, Jean-François Mercier, Martin Thibaudeau, Daniel Chiasson, and Daniel Gagnon on the writing for 3 x Rien . The show features other actors like Julie Perreault, Jacques Girard, Nicholas Vachon, and Jézabel Drolet. Four seasons of 3 x Rien are available on DVD. Baril and his collaborators have frequently performed together at galas and other events, although they were sometimes criticized for limited interaction with others during these occasions. They often preferred to remain in their dressing room to chat and enjoy themselves. He continues to star in 3 x Rien , demonstrating a sustained commitment to the show. The work of Jean-François Baril, alongside Perron and Morissette, has established a recognizable comedic presence in Canadian entertainment.

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Jean-Marc Parent

Jean-Marc Parent, also known as JMP, is a prominent figure in Quebec humor and a comedian from Quebec, Canada. Born on March 21, 1962, in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, he brings over 30 years of experience to his career. Before pursuing comedy full-time, Parent worked as a social worker. He was discovered at the Juste Pour Rire festival in 1988, marking the beginning of a significant journey in the world of entertainment. His initial performance was titled "L'Handicapé," also known as "The Disabled." For a period, he collaborated with Michel Barrett as a comedy duo, but returned to solo performances in the 1990s. Parent’s comedy style is characterized by portraying everyday life with subtlety and self-deprecation, often creating a unique connection with the audience. He is recognized for his improvisational talent and specializes in long-form comedy, performing for extended periods. His shows frequently blend scripted material with spontaneous improvisation. Iconic shows like 'Urgence de vivre,' 'Torture,' and 'Utopie' have contributed to his reputation. He has performed for nearly one million spectators throughout his career, and his shows are consistently described as ‘the best.’ He is considered one of the greatest French comedians in Quebec, and a relevant, funny, and touching voice in Quebec humor. Jean-Marc Parent continues to perform in comedy specials and events across Canada. He has also served as a spokesperson for Opération Nez rouge and hosted an improv and animation comedy show called "L'Heure JMP" on TQS, and provided illustrations for the humor magazine Safarir. Currently, he is touring live with dates scheduled for 2026–2027, performing in major U.S. cities and theaters, with additional markets potentially being added. The tour began on October 28, 2026, and concludes on November 27, 2026. He recently performed at Théâtre Manuvie in Brossard on November 1, 2025. He has performances scheduled outside of the United States. Before his next full show in 2026, a new, intimate show is planned for fans, featuring spontaneous reflections and new stories. Information regarding tour dates and special content is regularly updated through his email newsletter.

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JiCi Lauzon

JiCi Lauzon, born Jean-Claude Lauzon on July 24, 1954, in Terrebonne, Quebec, is a Quebecois humorist, actor, singer, and speaker with over fifty years of activity in entertainment. His early life was marked by challenging circumstances; his father, a farmer and the son of a farmer, struggled with alcoholism and frequently abused his mother, who was a deeply religious and submissive woman. He also has a brother, Robert, who faced similar struggles with alcohol abuse. Despite his father’s desire for him to leave school and pursue manual labor, Lauzon eventually pursued education, returning to school at age 43 and dedicating ten years to studying at UQAM, ultimately earning both a bachelor's and master's degree in communication. Lauzon’s career began in 1973 in Toronto with Le Pendu by Robert Gurik. Early on, he explored various roles, including working as an alarm system salesman and briefly as a thermostat salesman. He spent three years as a Gentil Organisateur (G.O.) at Club Med, working in the Bahamas, Guadeloupe, and Greece, where he performed multiple roles, including sailing instructor, animator, and singer. He even married his then-girlfriend, Gina, also a G.O., to secure time off. This period significantly shaped his perspective, and he has expressed interest in documenting these experiences with a memoir titled 'Les mémoires d’un G.O.' He credits playing a Gilles Vigneault song during his audition for securing a position at Club Med within a week. His humor is described as satirical and chansonnier, influenced by his travels and ecological commitments, and he uses music, including guitar playing, to lighten his speeches; he considers music his 'corde sensible'. He performed as a chansonnier at Les Deux Pierrots and as a humorist at Club Soda. Lauzon gained wider public recognition through roles in Virginie (1996-2010), where he played Pierre Lacaille, and the show Métropolis . He participated in seven years of Juste pour rire galas and hosted 78 variety shows as an animator for Métropolis on Radio-Canada from 1990 to 1993. He has produced three one-man shows: Crudités , Satire du monde , and Cordes sensibles . His work has been recognized with a press award at the Festival du Rire de Rochefort in Belgium in 1991, and he performed at the Caveau de la République in Paris in 1992. He also appeared in the film De père en flic in 2009. More recently, Lauzon has become an environmental activist, releasing songs like “Faites-moi une pipeline” (2016) and “Elle chante quand il mouille” (2019), and briefly ran for the Green Party in 2008. He is now approximately 60-70 years old and advocates for young people to experience working as a G.O. at least once.

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Luba Goy

Luba Goy is a Canadian actress, comedian, and humorist with Ukrainian heritage. Born on November 8, 1945, in Haltern, Germany, she arrived in Canada with her Ukrainian immigrant parents in 1951. She was raised in Ottawa, Ontario, and graduated from Glebe Collegiate Institute before attending the National Theatre School of Canada in 1969. Following graduation, she gained experience performing in theatre productions in Stratford, Ontario. Goy’s career took a significant turn when she joined 'The Jest Society' in 1971, which subsequently became Royal Canadian Air Farce in 1973. She is best known as a star of this long-running comedy institution, portraying numerous characters throughout her tenure, including Queen Elizabeth, Kim Campbell, and Brenda the Bingo Lady. Her work with Air Farce also includes starring in the educational series 'Bits and Bytes' in the early 1980s and voicing characters in Nelvana’s Care Bears franchise, such as Lotsa Heart Elephant and Gentle Heart Lamb. She has received 15 ACTRA awards for her contributions to Air Farce. Beyond her work with Air Farce, Goy's talents extend to voice acting, appearing in various animated TV series like The Elephant Show , Babar , and Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors . She also had roles in films such as Legend (1970) and Vid'ma (Witch), where she played an innkeeper. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including a Juno award, induction into the International Humour Hall of Fame, and an Outstanding Achievement Award from Women in Film and Television. In 1993, she and her Air Farce cast members were awarded Honorary Doctor of Law degrees from Brock University. Goy occasionally performs comedy highlighting her Ukrainian heritage, speaking the language fluently and even incorporating it into sketches for the Ukrainian community, as demonstrated by her participation at Folklorama in Winnipeg in 1999 and the Toronto Ukrainian Festival in 2011. She debuted her one-person show 'Luba, Simply Luba' in 2012.

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Matt Hill

Matt Hill, born Matthew Hill on January 19, 1968, in North Vancouver, Canada, is a Canadian actor specializing in voice acting for animated series and also appearing in live-action roles. His parents are Therese Rochford and David Hill. He identifies as both an actor and a speaker, referring to himself as a 'Planet Runner' with a mission to inspire through his energy. The website associated with him contains milestones from his personal and professional life, reflecting dreams he has achieved and continues to pursue. Hill is best known for voicing Ed in the animated series Ed, Edd n Eddy (1999-2009), a role he shares with Samuel Vincent, who also voices Edd. He has also voiced Kevin Keene/Captain N in Captain N: The Game Master (1989-1991), Kira Yamato in the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED franchise (and Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny ) (2002-2005), and Raphael in both the film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 (1993) – portraying him as a suit actor – and the series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The New Generation (1997-1998). His youthful voice often leads to casting as teenagers, and he has also voiced characters such as Ryo Sanada in Ronin Warriors , Carlos in Transformers: Armada and Transformers: Energon , and Soarin' in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic . He works for Ocean Productions and is frequently cast alongside Samuel Vincent. Beyond animation, Hill has had various live-action appearances, including roles in 21 Jump Street (1990), Titanic (1996), La Reine des vampires (1996), The X-Files (1995), and Shanghai Knights , where he played a deputy. He also appeared as Reggie in La Reine des vampires . He is an active athlete and avid marathon runner, having participated in the Run for One Planet from May 2008 to May 2009. In 2013, he moved to California to pursue more voice acting work but primarily works in Vancouver. He has voiced a wide range of characters throughout his career, including Jab in Street Sharks , Stanley in Dinos Junior , Havok in X-Men: Evolution , and Bass.EXE in MegaMan NT Warrior and Teppen (2019).

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Michel Lauzière

Michel Lauzière is a Canadian comedian and musical performer, born on October 17, 1954, in Drummondville, Quebec. He developed an early interest in music, drawing, and performing arts. As a multi-talented artist, he combines visual humor and inventive music in his performances, also working as a painter and caricaturist. He is described as a polyglot and a “Master Of The Unusual,” blending talents like inventing, acrobatics, comedy, music, and juggling. In 1975, Lauzière started performing, collaborating with Jean Roy as the duo Les Foubrac. Together, they cultivated a comedic style characterized by physicality and absurdity, integrating juggling, acrobatics, and innovative musical elements. They performed throughout Quebec from 1975 to 1988. Lauzière shifted to solo performances toward the close of the 1980s, formally launching his individual career in 1989. Characterized by distinctive visual comedy routines, Lauzière’s shows feature a creative application of commonplace items as musical instruments. His specialty lies in crafting unique presentations that blend music, equilibrium skills, mime, and comedic elements. A famous routine includes playing the ‘Toréador’ aria from Carmen on wine bottles while roller skating, a performance featured on The Late Show with David Letterman that contributed to his international fame. He has also performed classical music on bicycle pumps and juggled swimming pools. His solo shows have been seen by an estimated 1 billion viewers across five continents, and he has performed in over 50 countries across 5 continents, including over 400 cities worldwide like Beijing, New York, and Montreal. He adapts his shows into multiple languages including French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese, often performing his full show in those languages. His work blends music, humor, and visual theater, requiring technical precision and coordination. Shows such as 'Showcomplicity' and 'Science of Sound' involve audience interaction and feature a large number of funny routines. He has appeared on prestigious television networks in Europe, Asia, South America, and North America, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and numerous appearances on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon (1994, 1995, 1996, and 2007). Several of his clips have gone viral online, and he is considered among the most appreciated visual comedians globally. He continues to perform, with recent engagements including a one-hour show at the Stonington Opera House as part of the 'Live! for $5' series.

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Rob Stefaniuk

Born in Ontario on October 8, 1971, Rob Stefaniuk is a Canadian who works as a comedian, actor, and writer. As of the present time, he is 55 years old. His career began with appearances in films such as Superstar (1999), inspired by Saturday Night Live , and Phil the Alien (2004). He also appeared in the short film Love Child (1995) alongside Neve Campbell, and starred in the TV movie Blown Away (1992). Stefaniuk has accumulated 27 known credits across television and film, frequently working as both a guest actor and a series regular. Stefaniuk’s work extends beyond acting. He wrote the screenplay for The Size of Watermelons , which was produced in 1996, and worked as story editor and line producer on Public Domain (2003). He directed the short comedy film Waiting for the Man (2005), which gained recognition with its selection for the Sundance Film Festival. Notably, he wrote, directed, and starred in Suck (2009), a vampire rock and roll comedy that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2009 and was released on DVD in 2010. This film involved collaborations with Dimitri Coats, Jessica Paré, Malcolm McDowell, Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper, Moby, Dave Foley, and Henry Rollins. Throughout his career, Stefaniuk has demonstrated versatility. He served as guitarist for Catwalk during its second season, replacing Johnny Camden. He provided voice work for Timothy Goes to School (2000-2002) and voiced Buzz Sawchuck in My Dad the Rock Star from 2003 to 2004. His acting roles also include appearances in television series such as Visitors of the Night (1995-1996), The New Ghostwriter Mysteries (1997-1998), Elvis Meets Nixon (1996-1997), My Date With the President's Daughter (1997-1998) and Monk (2001-2009). He also appeared in The Law of Enclosures (2000) with Sarah Polley, and starred in Actor 12 . Stefaniuk married Barbara Mamabolo in 2016, and they have one child. He received the Don Haig Award in 2005.

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