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Dan Antopolski

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Dan Antopolski is a British comic, actor, and writer born on August 22, 1972. He began his comedy career in 1998, reaching the finals of Channel 4’s So You Think You're Funny and becoming a finalist in the Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award that same year. He quickly gained recognition, winning the BBC New Comedy Award in 1998. Critics and comedy audiences have enjoyed his quick wit and surreal humor, often describing him as inventive, intelligent, edgy, and unusual. Antopolski’s comedy style is described as surreal and ironic, and he has performed at international comedy festivals including Montreal, Melbourne, and New York. He received Perrier Award nominations for his debut hour, 'Second Coming,' in 2000, and for 'Antopolski 2000' in 2001. Lee Mack, Catherine Tate, and Dan Antopolski were jointly nominated for 'Best Show' in 2000. Additionally, his show 'Antopolski 2000' secured a 'Best Show' nomination in 2001. At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2009, Dan Antopolski received the Dave Award for Best Joke, thanks to the line ‘Hedgehogs – why can't they just share the hedge?’ That same year saw the broadcast of 'The Dan Antopolski Radio Show,' a half-hour special on Radio 2, and its subsequent release on DVD. Beyond stand-up, Antopolski has built a diverse acting career. He appeared in television programs and radio shows, including Hyperdrive (BBC Two) as Jeffers, a technical officer, and starred in the Radio 4 series Jigsaw , alongside Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema. Jigsaw had sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival and headlined Sketchorama on BBC Radio 4. Pauls Guard), and It's All Gone Pete Tong . From 2013 to 2015, he hosted 'The Dare Devil' on CBBC, playing the title character, and also appeared as Dr Side-Parting in 'Hacker Time' (CBBC). He has had further acting credits including I Live with Models (Comedy Central), Time Gentlemen Please (Sky1), The Stand-up Show (BBC1) and Hyperdrive (BBC2). Dan Antopolski’s show, 'The Return of the Dan Antopolski,' premiered at the Edinburgh Festival in 2017, earning favorable reactions; publications like *The Sunday Times* and *The List* provided positive coverage, and one joke from the performance was featured in *The Guardian’s* ‘Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe’. He continues to perform, as evidenced by his performance at Chesham United FC on December 18, 2026.

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Italy

Dado

Known as Dado, the art name of Gabriele Pellegrini, is an Italian artist engaged in comedy, cabaret and music. In recent years he has focused his activity on the song theater.

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United Kingdom

Damon Scott

British performer Damon Scott first entered the spotlight by competing in the debut series of ITV’s variety show Britain’s Got Talent. He became widely recognized for his monkey‑puppet acts, a routine that earned him the nickname “The Monkey Man,” a title later adopted for a BBC documentary about his career.

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United States

Dan Bakkedahl

Dan Bakkedahl, an American actor who also works as an improv comedian, is perhaps most recognizable for his role as Tim Hughes on CBS’s sitcom Life in Pieces, for portraying Congressman Roger Furlong on HBO’s political comedy Veep, and for playing Steve Nugent in the FX series Legit. Between 2005 and 2007 he served three seasons as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He also appears recurrently on the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs, the HBO Max series Made for Love, and Netflix’s comedy Space Force.

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Australia

Dan Ilic

Dan Ilic is an Australian presenter, comedian and filmmaker. He gained recognition for his parody projects, such as various videos and the self‑written Beaconsfield: The Musical, and later for contributions to the television program Hungry Beast. His mother is of mixed Lebanese and Italian heritage, while his father, born in Germany, descends from Serbian parents. Ilic formerly led the satirical‑content division at the digital platform AJ+, but was dismissed after using company resources in an unsuccessful audition for The Daily Show.

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Dan Mazer

British comedy craftsman Daniel Gideon Mazer writes, directs and produces. For many years he has collaborated with Sacha Baron Cohen, helping shape the Ali G, Borat and Brüno personas. Together they penned and produced the feature films Ali G Indahouse, Borat and Brüno.

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Dan Tetsell

Dan Tetsell is a British actor, comedian, and writer. He identifies as a comedian and has contributed to various projects throughout his career. His work includes appearances in shows like The Museum of Everything , That Was Then, This Is Now , Newsjack , and Parsons and Naylor's Pull-Out Sections . Notably, he co-created the CBBC series Young Dracula with Danny Robins. He also takes on voice acting roles, having voiced the character Marion in the BBC Three puppet comedy Mongrels , and has appeared as Brian in the BBC Two sitcom Lab Rats . Furthermore, his presence extends to episodes of BBC TV comedies Miranda and Psychoville . A significant moment in Tetsell’s career was his 2005 Edinburgh Festival Fringe performance of Sins of the Grandfathers . This one-man comedy show explores a deeply personal subject: his grandfather's Nazi past. The show examines his grandfather, who was born at the end of World War I and died at the end of World War II, and served as a Nazi officer in the Waffen SS on the eastern front, receiving the Iron Cross. Tetsell considers himself to be either directly involved in atrocities or complicit. Family photographs, love letters, and a toy monkey costumed as Hitler are elements featured in the show. While it garnered wry chuckles rather than belly-laughs, critics describe the show as gripping and unmissable; it ran until August 28, 2005. At the time, Tetsell was in his thirties. Beyond stage work, Tetsell has also appeared on television and in other media. He joined the soap opera Hollyoaks in 2012, portraying the character Jim McGinn, who first appeared on November 30, 2012. His portrayal of Jim McGinn concluded in January 2014 when the character was killed. He has also appeared in Rivals and is a regular contributor to Richard Herring's podcast, As It Occurs To Me . Tetsell also appeared on the 'Comic Cuts - The Panel Show' podcast, bringing comic panels to the show. Comedy actor Margaret Cabourn-Smith is his wife; he remains active in the entertainment industry even though some have characterized him as lacking ideas.

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Dan Willis

Dan Willis, an English comic now based in Australia, spent more than twelve years studying and working in information technology before switching to live stand‑up following the 2002 IT crash. Since that change he has taken the stage in excess of 2,000 performances at clubs and festivals worldwide, continuing his live comedy work. He also writes and headlines two niche tech‑themed shows, “Control‑Alt‑Delete” and “PC Mac and Me”.

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United States

Dana Hill

Dana Hill was an American actress, most recognizable for her turn as Audrey Griswold in National Lampoon’s European Vacation and for appearing in Shoot the Moon and Cross Creek. She also lent her voice to Max Goof in the animated series Goof Troop. Living with type‑1 diabetes, which stunted her physical growth, she was able to portray child characters well into her adolescence.

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Brazil

Dani Calabresa

Dani Calabresa, professionally known as Dani Calabresa, is a Brazilian comedian, actress, screenwriter, and television presenter. Born Daniella Maria Giusti Barra on November 12, 1981, in São Bernardo do Campo, she later moved to Santo André. Her stage name originated from a childhood nickname reflecting her Italian accent. She began performing at a young age, starting with theater at age five. Calabresa pursued higher education, earning a degree in Social Communication with a focus on advertising from Belas Artes de São Paulo in 2004. Early in her career, she worked as a reporter for Jornal da Massa in 2007 and briefly married Fernando Caruso in 2006. Calabresa's comedic journey gained momentum through various television appearances. She joined the comedy group Comédia Ao Vivo in 2005, contributing to one of Brazil’s first stand-up comedy groups. From 2008 to 2013, she was a regular on MTV Brasil, participating in six shows and co-hosting both Furo MTV and Comédia MTV with Bento Ribeiro. She also made an appearance on Pânico na TV in early 2008 and featured in the film Cilada.com in 2011. Her work as a reporter for CQC: Custe o Que Custar from 2012 to 2014, a Brazilian version of the Argentine show Caiga Quien Caiga , earned her recognition as part of the APCA award-winning show Comédia MTV . She debuted on Custe o Que Custar itself on March 18, 2013. Since 2015, Calabresa has been a cast member on Globo TV’s Zorra , contributing to its short sketch format. Her personal life includes a marriage to comedian Marcelo Adnet from 2010 to 2017, and a subsequent marriage to Richard Neuman in 2022. She participated in Big Brother Brasil 22 in 2022 as part of the CAT BBB segment. In 2025, she announced her pregnancy and welcomed a son named Bernardo in July. Dani Calabresa continues to appear on television and is known for her work across various comedic platforms.

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Chile

Daniel Alcaíno

Daniel Alcaíno is a Chilean actor and comedian, born on April 6, 1972, in Pudahuel, Chile. He grew up in the Barrancas sector of Pudahuel and attended Liceo Cervantes as a teenager, later attending Liceo Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra. After an unsuccessful attempt to study Law, he continued his studies at the Universidad de Chile. His career began in 1996 with the program 'Venga conmigo,' marking the start of a prolific journey through Chilean entertainment. Alcaíno is widely recognized for his comedic characters Peter Veneno and Yerko Puchento. Peter Veneno, portrayed by Alcaíno, is loosely based on footballer Iván Zamorano, specifically Peter Veneno Valdés, and appeared in 'Venga conmigo' (1999) and 'Viva el lunes' (1999-2001). Yerko Puchento, a satirical showbusiness journalist and political satirist, is a parody of Chilean entertainment journalist Carlos Tejos. He has performed as Yerko Puchento in numerous shows including 'El lunes sin falta' (2001), 'Aquí se pasa mundial' (2002), 'Vértigo' (2003-2008 and 2012-2018), 'Pecados digitales' (2021), 'PH, podemos hablar' (2024) and in theatrical productions such as 'Yerko al poder' (2013), 'Yerko clandestino' (2019), 'Yértigo' (2020-2022), and currently in 'Chile: del tic al toc' (2022-presente). He also imitated Carlos Menem on 'Mucho Lucho'. Beyond his comedic roles, Alcaíno has demonstrated versatility as an actor. He played Exequiel Pacheco in the television series Los 80 , which explores the lives of Chilean families during Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship, and portrayed Patricio Carmona in Peleles (2011). He also took on dramatic roles such as Emilio Ravenna in the Chilean adaptation of 'Los Simuladores' and Mario Medina in the Netflix series 42 Days of Darkness (2022), partially based on the true story of Viviana Haeger’s disappearance in 2010. Alcaíno has also appeared in various other productions, including 'Chita Q'Lindo' (1999) and 'Mucho Lucho' (2003-2006), and served as a humorist on shows like 'Buenas noches' (2014) and 'Chipe libre Premier' (2014). He was also a guest on 'Zona de Estrellas' (2012), 'Dudo' (2013), and 'Mentiras verdaderas' (2013). In 2013, he co-founded the Marca AC movement, which aimed to draft a new constitution. He has been married twice; first to actress Paula Zúñiga, and then for over 20 years to actress Berta Lasala, with whom he has a son named Emiliano, though their marriage ended publicly in early 2023.

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France

Daniel Prévost

Daniel Prévost is a French actor, comedian, and writer. Born on October 20, 1939, in Garches, he also used the alias Denis Forestier. His parents were Mohand Aït-Salem, of Berber descent from the Kabylie region of Algeria, and Micheline Chevalier. He attended drama school in Paris, briefly studying at the school on rue Blanche. Prévost began his career performing on stage, including acting in local cabarets and making his theatre debut in Un certain M. Blot alongside Michel Serrault. His television and cinema career started in the 1960s, appearing under directors like Gérard Pirès, Michel Audiard, and Jean Yanne. Early in his career, he performed with Boby Lapointe and became acquainted with Jean Yanne, who considered him a favorite actor. He began performing on television in the 1960s with Jean-Christophe Averty. From 1975 to 1976, he gained popularity through segments in Jacques Martin’s satirical news show Le petit rapporteur , which significantly increased his public recognition. His humor has been described as “grinning.” He collaborated with Pierre Bonte on a segment about the village of Montcuq. Prévost is best known for his role as a tax inspector in Le petit rapporteur and later, as a tax inspector in Francis Veber’s 1998 comedy Le Dîner de Cons . He won the César Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1998 for this performance. He has entertained French audiences for over four decades, appearing in numerous films and on stage. His highest-rated film is The Crime Is Mine (2023), while his lowest-rated is Little Nicholas (2009). He played a communist railway worker named Rochard in Uranus (1990) and starred alongside Gérard Depardieu in the same film. Daniel Prévost is the father of actors Sören, Erling, and Christophe Prévost. He married Jette Bertelsen (Yette) in the 1960s, and she died in 2007. In recent years, he has appeared in productions such as La Vérité si je mens ! 2 (2001), Les vacances du petit Nicolas (2014), and performed in plays like Les Stars . He received a Globe de Cristal in 2008 for his role in the TV film René Bousquet ou le Grand Arrangement .

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