Global Talent Directory

Comedians from Canada

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

124 comedians

Alan Thicke

Alan Thicke, born Alan Willis Jeffrey on March 1, 1947, in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, was a multifaceted Canadian entertainer. His early years were marked by family changes; his parents, Shirley Greer and William Jeffrey, divorced in 1953. He later adopted the surname of his stepfather, Brian Thicke, a physicist. After graduating from Elliot Lake Secondary School in 1965, he attended the University of Western Ontario and became a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity. These formative experiences contributed to the foundation of his career as an actor, composer, producer, and screenwriter. Thicke’s career began in Canadian television. He hosted Face the Music in 1975 and First Impressions during the 1976-77 season. Throughout the late 1970s, he frequently guest-hosted The Alan Hamel Show . He then hosted The Alan Thicke Show in the early 1980s, which led to a prime-time spinoff called Prime Cuts . His versatility extended beyond hosting; he wrote for television specials such as The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976) and The Barry Manilow Special (1977). He also composed numerous television theme songs, often collaborating with Gloria Loring, including the themes for Diff’rent Strokes and The Facts of Life . He even hosted an American late-night talk show, Thicke of the Night , from 1983 to 1984, and co-hosted the Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade from 1983 to 1990. Thicke achieved widespread recognition for his role as Dr. Jason Seaver on the sitcom Growing Pains , which ran from 1985 to 1992. His performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination in 1988. He reprised this role in The Growing Pains Movie (2000) and Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers (2004), and also produced The Growing Pains Movie . He appeared in the Disney Channel film Not Quite Human (1987) and its sequels. Later in his career, he made appearances as himself in television series such as How I Met Your Mother and This is Us . Alan Thicke died on December 13, 2016, from a heart attack while playing hockey with his son Carter, leaving behind a legacy of comedic performances and musical contributions.

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Brian Drummond

Brian Drummond, born on August 10, 1969, is a Canadian voice actor originating from Salmon Arm, British Columbia. His career began with training at Studio 58 and an initial focus on theatre acting. Drummond's work encompasses both acting and producing roles, as indicated by his professional designation. He has also appeared in minor background roles in Da Vinci's Inquest , demonstrating a breadth of experience within the Canadian entertainment industry. Drummond is widely recognized for his contributions to the English dubbing of the anime series Dragon Ball Z . Specifically, he voiced Vegeta, Yajirobe, and Vegito through Ocean Productions. His portrayal of Vegeta is particularly memorable, most notably for delivering the iconic line "It's Over 9000!", which gained significant popularity as an internet meme. He later participated in the Funimation dub of Dragon Ball Super , reprising a cloned version of Vegeta. Beyond Dragon Ball Z , Drummond has lent his voice to various other projects, including Kurt Wylde in Hot Wheels: World Race and Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers , Ork Warboss Gorgutz in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War , and characters in The Willoughbys (2020). He is scheduled to voice Red in the upcoming film Un poisson rouge, un poisson bleu (2025). Drummond’s family also shares his passion for voice acting; his wife, Laura Drummond, is also a voice artist, and they have three children: Aidan, Brynna, and Ashlyn. Notably, his daughter Brynna voiced Babs Seed in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic , while his son Aidan voiced Marty in Eon Kid . Drummond actively engages with fans at multi-fandom conventions, including Collect-A-Con, Anime Town: Huntsville, FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention, Edmonton Expo Comics & Entertainment, Anime Pasadena, AnimeVerse x WrestleVerse Fest, The Nostalgia Con, and SacAnime. At these events, attendees can participate in Q&A sessions, take pictures, and obtain autographs during meet-and-greet activities. He has also voiced characters in series such as Death Note , Mobile Suit Gundam SEED , Ninjago , My Little Pony , and LEGO DreamZzz .

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Eugene Levy

Eugene Levy, a Canadian actor and comedian, was born on December 17, 1946, in downtown Hamilton, Ontario. His parents were Rebecca Kudlatz and Joseph Levy. He attended Westdale Secondary School and McMaster University, graduating with a BA in sociology in 1969. Levy began his performance career participating in the Toronto production of Godspell from 1972 to 1973, and subsequently performed at both the Second City, Toronto and SCTV. He is recognized for portraying the well-meaning father in the American Pie film series, appearing as Noah Levenstein in all eight films. Levy gained recognition through his work on the sketch comedy series SCTV from 1976 to 1984, where he frequently collaborated with other performers and writers. He often portrays flustered and unconventional characters, including Earl Camembert, a parody of Canadian newsman Earl Cameron. He also appeared in numerous films throughout his career, including Foxy Lady (1971), Vacation (1983), Splash (1984), Summer Camp (2024) and others such as Magic Baskets , Bronx à Bel Air , Une journée à New York , and Treize à la douzaine 2 . He is known for intelligent, character-driven comedy and frequently collaborates with Christopher Guest, co-writing and appearing in four of his films: Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003) where he played Mitch Cohen, and an unspecified fourth film. He voiced roles in animated films such as Heavy Metal (1981) and Nos voisins, les hommes (2006), and Le Monde de Dory (2016). Eugene Levy is also known for co-creating and starring in the acclaimed Canadian sitcom Schitt’s Creek from 2015 to 2020, filmed in Canada. The show centers on the Rose family and won nine Emmy Awards in 2019, setting a record. He received a Primetime Emmy Award in 2020 and was nominated in 2019. He also won a Grammy Award in 2004 for A Mighty Wind . In 2008, Levy was awarded the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award; subsequently, in 2011, he became an Officer of the Order of Canada. He is the father of actors Daniel Levy and Sarah Levy, and he and his son co-founded a production company. Eugene and Dan Levy are a father-and-son comedic duo and will co-host the Emmy Awards on September 15th, becoming the first father-and-son duo to do so; it’s also the first time a Canadian has hosted since Howie Mandel in 2008. The awards will be broadcast live on CTV and ABC.

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Jim Carrey

James Eugene Carrey, born on January 17, 1962, in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, and visual artist. He holds dual citizenship. His parents were Kathleen, a homemaker, and Percival Carrey, a jazz musician and accountant; he is the fourth of five children. Early financial hardships led his family to live in a caravan and then a tent. From a young age, Carrey practiced facial expressions in front of a mirror and began performing comedy at age seven. Carrey’s career began with stand-up comedy performances at Yuk Yuk's comedy club in Toronto, where he became a headliner by 1981. A Toronto Star critic described him as a "real star who comes alive" that year. He moved to Los Angeles, California, with $1,000 in 1981 and performed at the Comedy Store, touring with Rodney Dangerfield. Although he auditioned for Saturday Night Live in 1980, he was not selected. His early film roles included appearances in Introducing... Janet (1983) and Copper Mountain (1983), where he imitated Sammy Davis Jr. Between 1990 and 1994, his involvement with the Fox sketch comedy show *In Living Color* significantly increased his public profile. The year 1994 marked a significant turning point, with the release of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective , The Mask , and Dumb and Dumber . The success of these films solidified Carrey’s position as a leading comedic actor of his generation, recognized for his dynamic and physical humor. He continued to star in box office hits such as Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), Batman Forever (1995), Liar Liar (1997), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Bruce Almighty (2003), Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004), and Yes Man (2008). He reprised his role in Dumb and Dumber To (2014). Carrey has also demonstrated success in dramatic roles, earning Golden Globe Awards for his performances in The Truman Show (1998) and Man on the Moon (1999), and receiving further nominations for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) and the Showtime tragicomedy series Kidding (2018–2020). Robotnik, and is slated to appear in an upcoming live-action movie adaptation of The Jetsons . He will also be a presenter and performer at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

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Jon Lajoie

Jon Lajoie is a Canadian comedian, actor, and musician. Born on August 21, 1980, in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, he hails from Montreal and currently resides there. He is the third of nine children, with parents who have different ethnic and linguistic backgrounds: his father is Québécois and francophone, while his mother is English-Canadian and anglophone. Lajoie attended Dawson College and completed a professional theatre program in 2002, subsequently playing in a band in Montreal for three years. Lajoie gained fame through his YouTube channel, which featured comedic songs and skits starting around 2007-2008. Videos like '2 Girls 1 Cup Song' (Sept 2012) and 'Everyday Normal Guy' (Sept 2012) garnered millions of views, including over 60 million for 'Show Me Your Genitals', with 10 million in Quebec. His song 'Everyday Normal Guy 2' has achieved 237.7 million Spotify plays. A Hollywood executive noticed his online popularity and offered him a role on The League shortly thereafter. From 2009 to 2015, he portrayed Taco MacArthur in the television series, writing and performing 14 songs for the show. He also appeared in Quentin Dupieux's Wrong Cops (2013) and starred in Let's Be Cops (2014) as Todd Cutler. Lajoie’s comedy style incorporates a mix of comedic songs, anti-stand-up, and videos inspired by various sources including Trailer Park Boys , Kids in the Hall , South Park , Weird Al Yankovic, and Jackass. He released several albums, initially with comedy music, followed by indie folk music under the moniker 'Wolfie's Just Fine' starting in 2016, releasing four studio albums to date. His work includes writing songs for movies and television; he wrote five original songs for The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019) and three for The Afterparty (2022). He participated in the Canadian edition of 'LOL: Last One Laughing' in February 2022 and previously worked as a comedian on L'Auberge du chien noir , portraying Thomas Edison from 2003 to 2017. He currently performs comedy shows in Los Angeles, often featuring sexually explicit jokes and dark humor, with performances incorporating costumes, staging, and video sketches.

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Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry, an American-Canadian actor, was born August 19, 1969, in Williamstown, Massachusetts. He died on October 28, 2023, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 54. His parents were John Bennett Perry, an actor known for Old Spice commercials, and Suzanne Marie Langford, a Canadian journalist who served as a press attaché for Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Perry held both American and Canadian citizenship, having spent part of his childhood in Canada and part in the United States. Raised primarily in Ottawa, Ontario, by his mother after his parents divorced when he was young, Matthew Perry attended Rockcliffe Park Public School and Ashbury College, where Justin Trudeau was his classmate. He displayed behavioral issues early on, and began drinking at age 14. A talented tennis player, he ranked 17th nationally in singles and 3rd in doubles. By 1984, he had moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting, appearing in minor television roles before achieving prominence. His best-known role was as Chandler Bing on the television series Friends , which ran from 1994 to 2004. He appeared in numerous films, including Fools Rush In (1997), Almost Heroes (1998), Three to Tango (1999), The Whole Nine Yards (2000), Serving Sara (2002), The Whole Ten Yards (2004), and 17 Again (2009). He also had recurring roles in television series such as Ally McBeal , The West Wing , Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip , The Good Wife , and The Good Fight . In 2010, he provided the voice for the character Benny in the video game *Fallout: New Vegas*, and in 2017, he played Ted Kennedy in *The Kennedys: After Camelot*. For his work in *Ally McBeal*, *The West Wing*, and *The Ron Clark Story*, he was nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards. Sunshine (2011), and portrayed Oscar Madison in a revival of The Odd Couple (2015–2017). Throughout his life, Perry openly discussed his struggles with severe addictions to drugs and alcohol. Beginning his advocacy for rehabilitation, he acted as a spokesperson for the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and was presented with the Champion of Recovery Award by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy in 2013. The memoir *Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing* was published by him in 2022. The cause of his death was determined to be the acute consequences of ketamine use, worsened by accidental drowning, alongside other contributing elements. He appeared as himself in Friends: The Reunion (2021), leaving behind a legacy of comedic performances that brought joy to audiences worldwide.

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Michael Wex

A Canadian by birth, Michael Wex wears many hats: novelist, playwright, translator, lecturer, performer, and writer of texts about language and literature. His expertise lies in Yiddish, and his 2005 publication *Born to Kvetch* turned into an unforeseen bestseller. He calls Toronto home.

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Michel Courtemanche

Michel Courtemanche is a Canadian comedian, actor, and television producer from Quebec. Born on December 11, 1964, in Laval, Quebec, he began his career in 1981 by joining the improvisation league at Collège Montmorency. He studied film directing there until 1985 and was part of Claude Legault's team during that time. Around age 20, he performed with the Ligue d'improvisation universitaire (LUI) and appeared on television presenting humorous sketches. Courtemanche’s comedy style combines mime with sound effects, often involving interactions with invisible objects or people, and is known for his expressive facial expressions. He achieved significant success in 1987 with his sketch 'Le Batteur' at the Juste pour rire festival. His debut show, 'A New Comic is Born,' premiered in 1989 and was performed over 500 times, earning him two Felix nominations. Following this initial success, he toured North America and Europe with 'The New Adventures of Michel Courtemanche,' which premiered in 1992 and reached over 200,000 attendees, selling out large theatres internationally. Beyond his stage work, Courtemanche has appeared in Québécois films such as Nuit de Noces and Karmina 2 , and played Passepartout in the Canadian-British television series The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne (2000). A hardcover comic book inspired by his work, 'Les Aventures de Courtemanche,' was released in 1995. In 2002, he transitioned from acting to working behind the camera, producing the French-Canadian version of Caméra café through his production company, Encore Télévision. Asteroid 63129 Courtemanche was named in his honor in 2000, with the naming citation published in 2006. He continues to contribute to Quebec’s francophone comedy scene, having participated in the satirical show Bye Bye from 2010 to 2013 and performed a revival of 'Le Batteur' in 2016.

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Phil Hartman

Phil Hartman, born Philip Edward Hartmann on September 24, 1948, in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, was a Canadian-American actor, screenwriter, comedian, and graphic artist. At the age of ten, his family moved to the United States. He pursued artistic studies, first at Santa Monica College in 1969 before working as a traveling machinist, and later earning a BA in graphic arts from California State University, Northridge in 1972. This education led him to establish his own graphic design business, where he created over forty album covers for bands like Poco and America. Hartman’s comedic journey began with membership in the comedy group The Groundlings in 1975. He was instrumental in creating the character Pee-wee Herman for Paul Reubens, and he contributed to the screenplay of *Pee-wee's Big Adventure* (1985). Additionally, he portrayed Captain Carl on the television show *Pee-wee's Playhouse*. From 1986 to 1994, he was a cast member on Saturday Night Live , earning a Primetime Emmy Award in 1989 for his work there. His colleagues at SNL nicknamed him "The Glue" due to his ability to support and enhance the performances of others. Following his time at Saturday Night Live , Hartman starred in the sitcom NewsRadio and lent his voice to numerous characters on The Simpsons , including Lionel Hutz and Troy McClure. Bilko (1996), Jingle All the Way (1996), and Small Soldiers (1998). Phil Hartman married Brynn Omdahl in 1987, and they had two children. Tragically, he died on May 28, 1998, in Los Angeles, United States, at the age of 49. In 2012, Canada recognized him with a Walk of Fame induction; then, two years later, Hollywood followed suit in 2014, after his passing.

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Stephen Kramer Glickman

Stephen Kramer Glickman, also known as Stephen Kramer Glickman, is a Canadian actor, comedian, singer, and podcaster. Born on March 17, 1979, in London, Ontario, Canada, he spent his childhood participating in community theatre. His family relocated to Carlsbad, California, where he was raised. After studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, he completed his education at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. Glickman's family is Jewish and of Russian descent, a background that has informed his perspective, as evidenced by his public reflections on experiencing antisemitism as a child. Glickman’s career encompasses various roles, including acting, screenwriting, and music production. He is widely recognized for portraying Gustavo Rocque in the Nickelodeon television series Big Time Rush , which premiered in 2010 and became the highest-rated live-action debut on the network. Beyond acting, he has voiced characters in animated projects such as Trailer Trash and Cigognes et Cie (released 2016), also known as Storks , which streams on Netflix. He was also involved in early workshops and readings of Shrek the Musical , even playing the role of Shrek. His film credits include appearances in Monster Hunter and White Fang . He has also appeared on television shows like 'Workaholics', 'Stuck in the Middle', and 'The Really Loud House' and had a recurring role on 'Carpoolers'. Currently, Glickman continues to perform stand-up comedy at venues such as the Hollywood Improv, Upright Citizens Brigade, IO West, and The Laugh Factory. In Hollywood, he creates and presents The Night Time Show at The Hollywood Improv; this monthly live program includes conversations with prominent individuals, humorists, and celebrated artists. This podcast utilizes Zoom equipment for recording, including a Zoom H6 for events like the recent Comic Con interview with actors from The Office . His album 'The Moving Company' released in 2021, has garnered significant attention with over 600 million plays on TikTok. He participates actively within Los Angeles’ Jewish community and with the Anti-Defamation League, and also serves as a board member for entertainment directors at the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, who previously recognized him with a ‘Man of the Year’ nomination.

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Stéphane Rousseau

Stéphane Rousseau is a Canadian actor and comedian, born on September 17, 1966, in LaSalle, now part of Montreal. He is also a Quebecois humorist, actor, host, author, singer, and painter. His career began in 1988 when he first participated in the Juste pour rire de Montréal festival. Shortly after, from 1988 to 1989, he co-hosted a radio show called Good Morning Québec on CHIK-FM with Mario Grenier. Rousseau's rise to prominence continued throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. In 1989, he co-hosted the television show C'est à ton tour with Natalie Richard for a season. He then co-hosted Les Deux pistons au retour à la maison on CKMF-FM Montréal with Mario Lirette from 1990 to 1993, gaining significant recognition as a host. In 1992, he debuted his first solo show, 'Rousseau,' performing an impressive 269 shows across 50 cities. This show earned him a Félix Award and a double platinum record in 1994, and he performed at the Montreal Forum in 1994 for an audience of 8,000 people. Subsequent shows followed, including 'Drôle de Stéphane Rousseau' in 1995 and 'Stéphane Rousseau vous fait l'humour' in 1999. That same year, he opened for Celine Dion at the Centre Bell, with the performance broadcast live on TVA. Beyond stand-up comedy, Rousseau has also enjoyed a successful acting career. He received two Olivier Awards in 2001 for stage performance and most popular show, and performed at the Bataclan in Paris that year. He played Sébastien in Denys Arcand's The Barbarian Invasions in 2002, earning a supporting actor award at the Toronto Film Festival. His film credits also include Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008) and Fatal (2010), a spoof about the music industry. He has appeared in Modern Love (2007). In 2021, he was a panelist on Chanteurs masqués . He also co-hosted several events, including the Juste pour rire festival with Franck Dubosc from 2002 to 2006 and a holiday special with Isabelle Boulay in 2004. A DVD of his show, 'Rousseau - One Man Show,' was released in 2008. He has a son named Axel Saint-Germain-Rousseau, born December 25, 2008, with his former partner Maud Saint-Germain.

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Will Sasso

William Sasso, known professionally as Will Sasso, is a Canadian comedian and actor. Born on May 24, 1975, in Ladner, British Columbia, Canada, he comes from a family with Italian immigrant roots. He graduated from Delta Secondary School in 1993. From a young age, Sasso developed an interest in comedy through extensive television viewing, and at fifteen, he secured his first agent. His early career included a starring role as Derek Wakaluk in the Canadian drama series Madison from 1994 to 1998; this experience helped him develop acting and improvisational skills. Sasso is perhaps best known for his five seasons as a regular cast member on the sketch comedy series Mad TV from 1997 to 2002. Bush, Robert De Niro, and Chris Farley. His work on Mad TV included playing characters like Paul Timberman. He also appeared in over twenty-five feature films, including Best in Show (2000), Happy Gilmore (1996), Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999), Beverly Hills Ninja (1997), and The Hot Chick (2002). In 1999, he participated in a staged wrestling match against Bret Hart, with storylines involving staged attacks beginning in February of that year. He also appeared on WWF SmackDown! in 2002 to promote an upcoming Mad TV appearance by Chris Jericho and Austin. He played Carl Monari in the ABC sitcom Less than Perfect (2003-2006) and portrayed Curly Howard in the 2012 film adaptation of The Three Stooges , which proved to be a commercial success. Peter Gallagher appeared in My Dad Says between 2010 and 2011, and he frequently portrayed Doug Martin on How I Met Your Mother from 2008 to 2012. Since then, Gallagher has played Jim McAllister on Young Sheldon, a role he held from 2022 until spring 2024; he continues this character in the series Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, beginning in 2024. He also voiced Mr. Ellingboe in the animated film Klaus (2019), which received a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Sasso currently co-hosts the podcast Dudesy , and is slated to appear in the 2025 film Clown in a Cornfield*. On December 16, 2022, Peter Gallagher married Molly Drews in an elopement.

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