Global Talent Directory

Comedians from United Kingdom

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

327 comedians

Alice Lowe

Alice Eva Lowe, hailing from England, works as an actress, screenwriter, filmmaker and comic performer. Her screen credits include playing Dr. Haynes in the interactive Black Mirror episode “Bandersnatch” and taking on the dual roles of Madeleine Wool and Liz Asher in the cult series Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace. In 2016 she penned, directed and headlined the movie Prevenge, and two years earlier she both co‑wrote and appeared in Sightseers (2012). Lowe has also been a regular face on the children’s educational series Horrible Histories.

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Alistair Barrie

Alistair Barrie, a British entertainer, works as a comedian, writer, and actor. He is considered one of the UK's sharpest comedians by The Herald and a popular headliner on the international comedy circuit. He regularly performs at London’s Comedy Store in Soho and frequently appears as a panelist on BBC Radio 4’s 'Broadcasting House' and BBC Radio 5’s 'Question Time Extra Time'. Additionally, Alistair Barrie is a central figure within The Cutting Edge group at London's Comedy Store. Barrie’s career began with numerous appearances across the UK and internationally, encompassing over fifty countries including New York, Mumbai, and Hong Kong. Across more than 40 nations, he has delivered comedic performances and provided entertainment for military personnel stationed in Afghanistan, Cyprus, and the UAE. His comedy style involves biting topical humor, often delivered with a casually sardonic sense of humor. Alistair Barrie presented seven individual shows at the Edinburgh Festival; his productions from 2013 and 2015 received nominations for Best Show at The Fringe. His 2015 show was transferred to London's Soho Theatre. Receiving two nominations for best show at the Edinburgh Festival, Alistair Barrie’s 2018 production, 'The InternationAL,' initially debuted at the Melbourne Festival before subsequent appearances in Edinburgh and New Zealand. Beyond stand-up, Barrie has written for comedians Frankie Boyle, Jason Manford, and Jack Whitehall, and has also contributed to BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky, Radio 4, and other outlets. He appeared in plays 'Breaker Morant' and 'Coalition'. From 2011 to 2015, Alistair Barrie collaborated with Nick Revell on ‘No Pressure to be Funny,’ serving as co-producer, writer, and performer. Describing the piece as “the fringe's answer to Question Time,” The Daily Telegraph noted it, and The Observer listed it within their selection of ten best podcasts during 2015. His 2022 show 'Alistaircratic' had a sold-out run in Edinburgh and was critically acclaimed. The 2023 Fringe saw the debut of Alistair Barrie’s most recent show, 'Woke in Progress,' which concluded with a sold-out appearance at The Comedy Store, recorded by NextUp Comedy and accessible on ITVX. Alistair Barrie has consistently been present at leading UK music events such as Glastonbury, Latitude, Bestival, and Green Man; furthermore, he stands apart as the sole comedian who has entertained at both Labour and Conservative Party gatherings throughout several years.

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Alistair McGowan

Alistair Charles McGowan is a British impressionist, comedian, actor, pianist, poet and author. He headlined the TV series The Big Impression. Beyond television, he has performed on stage, including productions in London’s West End. He also supplied voice work for the original Spitting Image.

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Amy Jenkins

Amy Jenkins, hailing from England, works as both a novelist and a screenwriter. She is the child of political journalist Peter Jenkins and the step‑child of Polly Toynbee, a columnist for The Guardian and author. In 2004 she wed Jonathan Heawood, and together they are parents to a son.

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Andre Vincent

Andre Vincent works as a comedian, writer, actor and comedy historian. Performing as a situational comic, he frequently jokes about health issues, referencing his own experiences with diabetes, cancer and a kidney operation.

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Andrew McGibbon

Andrew McGibbon is a British comedian, actor, writer, musician and composer, and he has also built a substantial career producing and directing, mainly for radio.

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Andy Cameron

Andrew Graham Cameron, a Scottish comic who also fronts television and radio programmes, launched his performing career in the 1970s, appearing in club venues. He is remembered for singing “Ally’s Tartan Army,” the rallying song tied to Scotland’s participation in the 1978 World Cup. Since then he has stayed involved in the entertainment field and frequently works as an after‑dinner speaker.

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Andy Smart

Andy Smart was an English comedian who died unexpectedly on May 16, 2023, at the age of 63. His daughter, Grace, announced his passing. He began his comedy career in the 1980s and was a regular member of The Comedy Store Players improv team since 1995, becoming a permanent member in 1996. On May 14, 2023, Smart took to the stage at The Comedy Store in London; a return performance was initially planned for May 28, 2023. Smart initially gained recognition as part of the comedy duo Vicious Boys, formed with Angelo Abela. They won Time Out’s Street Entertainer Award in 1984. The Vicious Boys appeared on television programs such as Wake Up London in 1984 and Channel 4’s The Tube in 1984, where he famously licked Paula Yates' face while dressed as a bell boy pretending to be a Great Dane. In 1987, they provided American Football broadcasts for Channel 4, and subsequently hosted a program on LWT titled Wake Up London. Following the split of Vicious Boys in 1990, Smart transitioned to a solo stand-up career, touring extensively between 1985 and 1990, including trips to New York and Australia. Throughout his career, Andy Smart performed at over 40 Edinburgh festivals and had solo shows such as 'Look Back At Danger' in 1993 and 'The Dope' in 1998. He released his memoirs, 'A Hitch In Time: From Liverpool to Pamplona on a 72,000-Mile Road Trip,' in 2019. He was also a supporter of Farnborough F.C. and worked as a co-commentator on Farnborough FC Radio. Numerous colleagues and friends, including Eddie Izzard, Dara Ó Briain, Kevin Bridges, Matt Lucas, Rufus Hound, Josie Lawrence, and Milton Jones, have expressed their admiration for Smart’s comedic talent and joyful presence, describing him as a 'very funny man,' a 'force for joy', and one of the great men. He is survived by his daughter, Grace (born 1993), who is a set designer, and his son, Joe.

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Andy Zaltzman

Andrew Zaltzman is a British comedian who also works as a cricket statistician. His stand‑up material primarily revolves around current affairs and sport. He has partnered with John Oliver on projects such as Political Animal, The Department and The Bugle. Starting in 2016 he has supplied cricket statistics for BBC Radio’s Test Match Special broadcasts, and since 2020 he has hosted Radio 4’s The News Quiz. On television, he won the eighteenth series of Taskmaster in 2024, beating Babatunde Aléshé, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee and Rosie Jones, and is noted for coining the catchphrase “Nexus of Truth”.

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Angela Barnes

Angela Barnes is an English stand-up comedian born on November 9, 1976. She spent her childhood in Sidcup, London and later moved to Maidstone, Kent. Her education included attending Invicta Grammar School and studying at the University of Sussex in Brighton from 1996. Before pursuing comedy professionally, Barnes worked as a nurse and subsequently in social care, experiences that likely inform some of her observations about life. The loss of her father in 2008 significantly influenced her decision to transition into stand-up comedy. Barnes’s career began with organizing comedy nights in Brighton, demonstrating an early commitment to the craft. She quickly gained recognition, reaching the final of the 2011 Latitude Festival New Act of the Year competition and winning the BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award that same year. This award marked a pivotal moment, launching her onto a wider stage. Her appearances on television programs such as Mock the Week and DAVE’s Unspun with Matt Forde further established her presence in the comedy landscape. She has also performed on Live At The Apollo and contributed regularly to BBC Radio 4, including appearances in The Now Show and The News Quiz. Beyond stand-up performances, Barnes has explored unique venues for her comedy. In 2017, as part of her Edinburgh Fringe show Fortitude, she performed a gig inside a nuclear bunker. She also hosted Newsjack on BBC Radio 4 Extra from 2017 to 2018. Since January 2020, she has co-hosted the podcast We Are History with John O'Farrell. Barnes was diagnosed with ADHD in May 2021 and married her husband Matt in September of that year. She continues to be an active presence in comedy, participating in events such as the Shepherds Bush Comedy Festival, which ran from June 18 to 23, 2017, and receiving endorsement from Bill Bailey.

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Angie Le Mar

Since 1983, Angie Le Mar has been involved in the entertainment industry, holding roles such as British comedian, director, actor, writer, presenter and producer. Born on October 27, 1965, she hails from Lewisham, London, and is of Jamaican parentage. Growing up with four older brothers, she attended several schools including Lewisham Bridge School, Lewisham Girls School, Blackheath Bluecoat School and Vauxhall College. From a young age, Le Mar felt she had an important role to share laughter with the world, and began wanting to make people laugh around age 11. When she was just ten years old, her first performance came on a stage at the Albany Empire, appearing in the school production 'In on the Island'. Le Mar’s early training included attending the Barbara Speake Stage School and Afro Sax drama club. After completing her education, she was diagnosed as dyslexic, an experience that inspired her and which she felt was aided by Whoopi Goldberg's public disclosure of her own dyslexia. She used humor as a coping mechanism when struggling with reading in school. Beginning in 1985, Le Mar began performing stand-up comedy and helped establish a theatre company named the Bemarrow Sisters, which operated for seven years. Due to her dedication to performing, Le Mar attained significant milestones, including being the initial Black British performer to grace Harlem’s Apollo Theatre's stage, and securing the first London West End show selling out led by a female Black comedian. Le Mar made many works during her career that showed she was good at writing and directing. In 1994, Le Mar developed and directed 'Funny Black Women on the Edge,' a comedy program of sketches, which was an important moment in her career. She authored 'The Brothers', which debuted at the Hackney Empire in 2007 and was the most successful production there since ‘Hamlet’, and also wrote ‘Do You Know Where Your Daughter Is?', drawing inspiration from a phone call she received while working for Choice FM. She wrote and played the character 'Sandra' in 'Forty', premiered at the Hackney Empire in 2008. She has also appeared in iconic productions such as BBC’s ‘The Real McCoy’ and Channel 4’s ‘Get Up, Stand Up’, and presented ‘The Saturday Morning Show’ on Choice FM. Le Mar’s one-woman show, 'Off The Hook', sold out performances at the Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue in 2000; subsequently, she has presented her work internationally, including appearances at the Apollo Theatre in New York and the Comedy Act Theatre in Los Angeles. Recognized as an icon, Angie Le Mar frequently receives the title 'first lady of black comedy' and is celebrated as someone who pioneered Black British comedic performance. The show ‘An Audience with Angie Le Mar’ marked her 25th anniversary in 2010. She has also created the "Bundle Of Joy" series of books for children.

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Susan Calman

Born in Glasgow in 1974, Susan Calman is a Scottish lawyer, writer, television presenter, and comedian. In 2006, she transitioned from her work as a corporate lawyer to stand-up comedy; that year, she also competed, making the BBC New Comedy Awards semi-finals, and reaching the Funny Women competition's final round. Her early career included appearances in the sketch show 'Ugly Kid' at the Edinburgh Festival in 2007, which subsequently received a Scottish BAFTA when renamed 'Blowout.' Calman resides in Glasgow and is married with five cats. Calman’s comedy style incorporates observational humor, addressing topics ranging from pubic hair grooming to her dislike of small-plate restaurants. She references experiences from her stand-up routines over ten years ago, including the intimidating nature of a Glaswegian accent. Her material also includes discussions about perimenopause and sexism, particularly within the golf community. She has created and starred in two series of the radio sitcom Sisters (on BBC Radio 4) and five solo series for Radio 4, including 'Susan Calman Makes Me Happy.' She is also known for her stand-up shows, including 'Susan Calman is Convicted' and 'Keep Calman Carry On,' all broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Calman has appeared on numerous radio and television panel shows such as The News Quiz, QI, HIGNFY, and Mock the Week, and presented Woman’s Hour on Radio 4. She participated in 'Strictly' in 2017, reaching week ten and winning the Strictly Live Tour with Kevin Clifton in 2018. She has toured with camper vans and is currently hosting the 'Tall Tales' tour, which continues until February 2026. Calman’s published works include the books 'Cheer Up Love' and 'Sunny Side Up: A Story of Kindness and Joy,' and she contributes a monthly column to Good Housekeeping Magazine. She has also appeared in television shows like 'Home from Home' and 'Fresh Meat', hosted daytime shows The Boss and Armchair Detectives, winning a Scottish BAFTA for the latter, and presented the CBBC show Top Class.

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