Dominic John Romulus Joly, hailing from England, works as a comedian and author. He gained most of his fame playing the lead role in the hidden‑camera series Trigger Happy TV, which ran from 2000 to 2003 and aired in more than seventy nations.
Markus Henrik Wyrwich, known professionally as Dr. Pop, was born in Essen, Germany on July 1, 1982. He is a German Musikkabarettist (music cabaret artist), stand-up comedian, moderator (host), and author. His stage name, Dr. Pop, reflects his academic background; he holds a doctorate in music and media studies from Humboldt University of Berlin, earned in 2013, with a dissertation published by Tectum Wissenschaftsverlag focusing on 'Orientalism in Pop Music.' He also previously worked as a lecturer in media and music studies at Humboldt University of Berlin. Dr. Pop’s education included extensive study in pop music. He pursued degrees at the University of Paderborn and Hochschule für Musik Detmold, earning a Bachelor's degree, and completed an exchange semester at the University of Salford in Manchester. Subsequently, he obtained a Master's degree in Popular Music Studies at the University of Liverpool. Throughout his studies, he received a scholarship from the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (German National Merit Foundation). His comedy style combines music knowledge with humor, covering a wide range of musical genres including hip-hop, rock, pop, Schlager, classical, and jazz. He performs a music comedy stand-up show called 'Hitverdächtig,' which is constantly updated, and aims to find the right hit for every situation. Dr. In 2019, his weekly radio column ‘Dr. Pops Tonstudio’ on radioeins (RBB) was nominated for a Grimme Award in the 'Best Comedy' category, and he regularly appears on radioeins since June 2022. He has also been featured in numerous radio columns under the names Markus Henrik and Dr. Pop, including for 1 Live (WDR) and N-Joy (NDR). He has appeared in various TV formats like 'Comedy for Future,' 'Asül für alle,' and 'Olafs Klub.' His show, 'Dr. Pops Sprechstunde,' was hosted on RBB Fernsehen in 2020. He is bookable as a keynote speaker and moderator for events, and his work has been translated into Korean. He has appeared on programs such as ZDF’s ‘13 Fragen,’ and will be featured in the four-part series 'Hits, Hits, Hits' on Sat.1 in summer 2024. He was awarded the German Kleinkunstpreis and received a nomination for the German Radio Prize from the Grimme Institute.
Demetri Martin, born May 25, 1973, in New York City, is a multifaceted entertainer with Greek-American heritage. His full name is Demetri Evan Martin, also known as Dimitrios Evangelos Martin. He spent his formative years in Toms River, New Jersey, graduating from Toms River High School North in 1991. Following high school, he pursued higher education, earning a B.A. in History from Yale University in 1995. While at Yale, he demonstrated an early interest in wordplay, writing a palindromic poem. He briefly attended New York University School of Law after being admitted to Harvard Law School, but ultimately withdrew before obtaining his Juris Doctor degree. Martin began his career in comedy in 1997, quickly gaining experience through various avenues. He served as an intern on The Daily Show around that time and made a television appearance on Late Friday in 2001. His unique comedic style, which blends stand-up with drawings, guitar and harmonica performances, earned him recognition at the 2003 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where he won the Perrier Award for his show If I... . He subsequently contributed as a writer for Late Night with Conan O'Brien from 2003 to 2004, and released his first comedy album, These Are Jokes , in 2006. From 2005 to 2008, he held the position of Senior Youth Correspondent on The Daily Show , further establishing his presence in the comedy landscape. Beyond stand-up and television work, Martin has expanded his creative endeavors. He hosted the Comedy Central sketch series Important Things With Demetri Martin from 2009 to 2010 and appeared in the film Taking Woodstock in 2009. He also made his directorial debut with Dean , which won the Founder’s Prize at the Tribeca Film Festival. His literary contributions include the New York Times bestselling books This Is a Book and Point Your Face at This , as well as If It’s Not Funny It’s Art , a collection of his drawings. He has also published fiction in publications like The New Yorker . Currently, he voices Ice Bear in We Bare Bears and narrates its prequel, We Baby Bears . His work continues to evolve, with four hour-long standup comedy specials released, including The Overthinker on Netflix, and a benefit event planned for March 28, 2026, supporting local youth charities.
Dimitar Ivanov – Kapitanа is a Bulgarian ventriloquist, stand-up comedian, actor and playwright. He was born on June 22, 1985 in Dimitrovgrad. In 2008 he graduated from NATFIZ "Kraste Sarafov" with a degree in “Puppet Theatre Acting”. In 2011 he won the award for main male role at the International Puppet Theater Festival „Pierrot“ for his authorial performance „Tales From The Barrel“, and since 2012 has been part of the troupe of Sofia National Puppet Theatre. In 2019, he participated in the casting for "Slavi's Show" with a sketch featuring the puppet Bay Tanio, which marked the beginning of his professional development as a ventriloquist. After specialized training abroad, Kapitanа and Bay Tanyo began touring with their first joint stand-up show „It Was 100% Me“, visited by 20 Bulgarian cities. In 2020 he presented his second show "Model Home", which went on national tour in 24 cities and introduced the new character Isteria Petrova. Kapitanа has established himself as a popular name in Bulgarian stand-up comedy, with much of his popularity also coming from social networks. In 2021 he participated in the first National Stand-Up Comedy Awards "Golden Microphone", where he won the audience award and received recognition in the other two categories – guild’s and jury's.
A Swedish comedian, television host, and actor is David Batra. Born on November 29, 1972, in Lund, Sweden, he is of mixed heritage; his father, Satish Batra, is an Indian professor of medicine from Punjab, while his mother, Marianne, is Swedish-born. David Batra’s education included attending Spyken high school in Lund; he also obtained a master's degree in marketing from both the University of Lund and Slippery Rock University, and a master's degree in business administration from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Batra began performing stand-up comedy in October 1994 at Hotel Kramer in Malmö. Batra’s career encompasses television work and published writing. On Swedish national television, David Batra has written for and performed in prominent roles within comedy series, becoming known through shows such as 'Räkfrossa' and 'Kvarteret Skatan'. He has also appeared on BBC and CNBC, and frequently appeared on the radio program 'På minuten'. From 2009 to 2010, he participated in Cirkus Möller. In 2009, he debuted in the TV4 program Parlamentet and released a CD of 'irritating and annoying sounds', including sounds like loud snores, burps, and sex noises. He co-hosted the TV show 'Morgonsoffan' with Petra Mede in 2008, and served as a summer host on Swedish Radio’s 'Sommar i P1' in both 2008 and 2015. He replaced Calle Hellevang-Larsen as a sidekick on the Norwegian talk show I kveld med YLVIS in 2012. Batra is also an author, having published four books on humor and one cookbook. He has released several books based on collected signs, including 'Den som inte tar bort luddet ska dö' (2008) and 'Det här var ju tråkigt' (2010), touring with the latter as a stand-up monologue. In 2018, he began hosting the SVT series 'Världens sämsta indier', exploring his Indian heritage. He voiced Hejduk in the animated film 'Megamind' in 2010 and appeared in the TV series 'Släng dig i brunnen' from 1990 to 1999 and again in 2017. Since 2017, he has been a jury member on 'Talang' on TV4, and hosted the SVT Christmas program in 2023. Anna Kinberg Batra, a Swedish politician, is David Batra’s wife, and together they have a daughter named Elvira Batra. In 2020, he released a stand-up special 'David Batra: Elefanten i rummet' on Netflix, which he describes as his most personal and funniest show to date, aiming to address topics everyone thinks about but is hesitant to discuss.
Born in Zambia to Malawian parents, Daliso Chaponda works as a stand‑up comic while making his home in the United Kingdom. He reached the finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2017, ultimately securing third place. The following year he debuted a programme on BBC Radio 4 titled Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere.
An English actor, comedian, rapper, and versatile creative, Benjamin Harvey Bailey Smith performs under the name Doc Brown. Born in 1977, he grew up in Willesden, northwest London, to a Jamaican-born British mother, Yvonne Bailey, and an Englishman, Harvey Smith. He is the younger brother of novelist Zadie Smith, and attended Hampstead School. The nickname "Doc Brown," which he now uses as his stage name, originated during his school years, referencing the character from Back to the Future due to his appearance. His career began in 2000 with performances as a battle rapper, demonstrating an early aptitude for wordplay and performance. Doc Brown’s artistic journey encompasses various forms of expression. In 2004, Doc Brown issued his first album, Citizen Smith Volume 1; subsequently, he established the hip-hop group Poisonous Poets in 2005. After a decade working as a youth charity worker while simultaneously pursuing music, he transitioned to stand-up comedy in 2007, performing under the alias Doc Brown. He spent ten years honing his stand-up skills, beginning with his first performance in February 2008. Beyond comedy and music, Doc Brown has established a significant presence in acting and writing. He starred as DS Joe Hawkins in Law & Order: UK (2014) and played Nathan Carter in the CBBC series 4 O’Clock Club (2012-2015). His acting credits also include roles in Andor (2022) as Imperial Security Bureau agent Lieutenant Supervisor Blevin, Suspicion (Apple+), and regular appearances in series such as Brief Encounters , Cleaning Up , The Split S2 , and Britannia . He has also appeared in James Corden’s Cinderella (Amazon Prime) and played Charles Musgrove in Persuasion (Netflix). Doc Brown is represented by Helen Robinson for acting roles, Nick Todisco handles his voice work, Kate Davie provides literary support, and Robert Kirby contributes to the music aspects of his work. He has written and published children’s books, including I Am Bear (2016) and Something I Said (2021), demonstrating a commitment to diverse creative pursuits. In 2022, he performed a piece of writing for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee at Buckingham Palace.
London Hughes works as a comedian, television writer, and presenter from Britain. Born in 1989 in Thornton Heath, South London, England, her birth name is London Dionne Micha Stacey Stephanie Estina Knibbs-Hughes. Her heritage is diverse; her mother’s ancestry includes Jamaican and Cuban roots, while her father's encompasses Puerto Rican, Spanish, and Nigerian origins. Of particular interest is the fact that Enos Knibbs, a cricket umpire, was her great-grandfather. She experienced family changes early in life, connecting with characters from Jacqueline Wilson's books, particularly The Story of Tracy Beaker , relating to the experiences of children facing difficult circumstances like those depicted in The Suitcase Kid and The Bed and Breakfast Star . At age eight, she read The Story of Tracy Beaker . She moved to Brighton at age 14 after her mother relocated them to a hotel. Hughes began her career with television presenting roles, initially on the pay-for-view channel Babestation, and later on daytime shows. For nearly two years, she hosted CBBC’s morning program, additionally appearing on 'Blue Peter' and delivering live segments on both BBC One and BBC Two. Her early writing credits include the 2010 BBC comedy pilot 'Laughter Shock', in which she also starred. In 2009, she won the Funny Women Award. She demonstrated her improvisational skills with a role in the 2013 film 'It's a Lot'. Further writing and acting work followed with the 2013 BBC Radio 4 sitcom pilot '28 Dates Later'. She also appeared in an episode of 'Fleabag' in 2016, and previously sought appearances on British panel shows like '8 Out of 10 Cats' and 'Celebrity Juice'. London Hughes gained significant recognition with her 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, 'London Hughes: To Catch a D*ck', which explored sexuality and her sex life and received critical acclaim, earning her a Best Comedy Show nomination. A Netflix special premiered in 2020 based on this program, with Kevin Hart serving as producer; this made London Hughes the initial British woman to have her own comedy show on Netflix. The special was released during the COVID-19 pandemic. She presently shares hosting duties for Netflix’s talk show series, 'The Netflix Afterparty,' with David Spade and Fortune Feimster. She rejects labels like 'comedienne' and 'BAME'. Hughes has also moved to Los Angeles without knowing anyone, and is scheduled to star in a reboot of 'Perfect Strangers' for HBO Max, as well as the upcoming film 'Hot Mess'. London Hughes has expressed a sense of being undervalued as a Black woman in the British entertainment industry.
Dominic Frisby, a British comedian, writer and voice‑over artist, has made a name for himself through his witty musical parodies and his analysis of finance and economics.
Sebagai penyanyi pop, aktris, pembawa acara, serta komedian asal Indonesia, Dorce Gamalama merupakan seorang perempuan trans; ia kerap dipanggil “Bunda”.
Born in Melbourne, Florida, on October 8, 1955, Darrell Hammond’s parents were Margaret and Max Hammond; he is an American actor, comedian, impressionist, and announcer. His early life was marked by difficult circumstances; he experienced abuse from his mother and struggled with depression and substance abuse, compounded by his father's psychological problems stemming from World War II military service. He demonstrated an early talent for mimicry, beginning impressions at age five on his family’s porch. Despite these challenges, he participated in baseball during high school and at Brevard Community College before attending the University of Florida, graduating in 1978 with a degree in advertising. Following college, Hammond briefly worked as a waiter and studied at HB Studio in New York City, honing his skills. He spent several years performing in off-Broadway productions and refining his stand-up routines. At age 26, he performed one set at a comedy club and also worked as a radio DJ at BJ 105 FM in Florida. In 1995, he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live, remaining until 2009, becoming the oldest cast member at age 53. During his time on SNL, he impersonated over 107 celebrities, with Bill Clinton being his most frequent impression; he also portrayed figures like Sean Connery, Jay Leno, Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, and Donald Trump. He is known for impressions of politicians, media figures, celebrities, and newsmakers. Hammond’s career extends beyond Saturday Night Live. In 2014, he became the announcer for Saturday Night Live, replacing Don Pardo and uttering the iconic “Live from New York…” catchphrase more times than any other cast member (76). He authored the New York Times Best Seller, God If You’re Not Up There, I’m F * ed , in October 2011, with an audiobook version narrated by himself. The documentary about his book, Cracked Up: The Darrell Hammond Story , trended on Netflix for two years and was translated into five languages. Nationally, Hammond still performs comedy in clubs and theaters, with recent roles including those in *Cora Bora* and *Unfrosted*, and a recent appearance in his one-person show, *Cray*, at Audible Theatre.
Dariusz Kamys is a comedian from Poland, born in 1963. Known for Robin Hood - fourth arrow, Dr Jekyll i Mr Hyde wg Wytwórni A'YOY, HRABI Duszkiem tak!.
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