David Marsais (born 4 April 1984 in Rambouillet) works in France as an actor, humorist, screenwriter and producer. collaborates with Grégoire Ludig to form the comic duo Palmashow.
David Oscar Dogbe, a Ghanaian musician, actor and comedian, is recognized for spearheading the GHComedy movement, which campaigned to secure greater visibility and acceptance for emerging Ghanaian stand‑up comedians.
David Rakoff, born November 27, 1964, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, was a Canadian-American essayist and humorist. He spent his early years in Montreal before being raised in Toronto. In 1982, he completed his studies at Forest Hill Collegiate Institute; subsequently, in 1986, he earned a degree from Columbia University. His academic pursuits included East Asian Studies and dance, and his education involved a third-year period at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. Rakoff's work encompassed various forms, including essays, journalism, and acting. Starting soon after the program's launch in 1996, he became a frequent participant on WBEZ’s *This American Life*, contributing to the show a total of 25 times. He also hosted an episode of This American Life in 2003 and appeared in episodes 305 (2005) and 156 (2000). His writing was largely autobiographical and humorous, often drawing comparisons to David Sedaris. From 1999 to 2002, he wrote “Q and A” interviews called "The Way We Live Now" for The New York Times Magazine , and his essays appeared in publications like Outside , GQ , Vogue , and Salon . He traveled with This American Life when it toured. Rakoff published three collections of essays: Fraud (2001), Don't Get Too Comfortable (2005), and Half-Empty (2010). Fraud and Don’t Get Too Comfortable each received a Lambda Literary Award in the Humor category, while Half-Empty was awarded the 2011 Thurber Prize for American Humor. He also collaborated with Amy Sedaris on the play The Book of Liz , which ran from March 12 to June 1, 2013, and appeared alongside her in The Country Club .
David Reed is a British actor, comedian, and writer born on May 26, 1982. He is a versatile entertainer who has been performing for over 25 years. Earl David Reed, as he is sometimes known, blends well-crafted humor with spontaneous crowd work, often described as having an "urban Don Rickles" stage presence. Don Rickles himself praised Reed's ability to work a room, comparing him to a Las Vegas showgirl. Throughout the nation, he entertains audiences in comedy clubs, theaters, and on radio, and also provides amusement for corporate events. Reed’s professional journey commenced with his education at the University of Edinburgh, during which time he participated in productions with the Edinburgh University Theatre Company. During this time, he also became a member of the improvisational comedy troupe The Improverts, where he first met Humphrey Ker and Thom Tuck. He often appeared on the local comedy scene and at The Stand. He is recognized as part of the comedy group The Penny Dreadfuls, who presented their Victorian sketch show throughout Britain, notably at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Penny Dreadfuls also produced radio series such as The Brothers Faversham (broadcast on BBC 7 in early 2008) and Guy Fawkes (presented for BBC Radio 4’s Afternoon Play slot in 2009). Reed has appeared in numerous television shows, including Comedy Shuffle , The Wrong Door , and Ghosts . He played Giles Foster in an episode of Father Brown in 2017. Beyond performing, Reed is a prolific writer. He co-wrote series 2 and 3 of the BBC Three sitcom Daddy Issues , portraying Craig in the first three series. He is currently the head writer for the CBBC show Judge Hacker . He created and was the head writer for the BBC Three animated historical sketch show The Real History of Sex , and voiced a character in it. Reed has written plays including Guy Fawkes , which was staged at York Theatre Royal in 2022, and Sherlock Holmes & The 12 Days of Christmas with Humphrey Ker. He is adapting Tintin: The Secret of The Unicorn for BBC Radio 4 and has written for other BBC Radio 4 historical comedies like Le Carré On Spying , Don Quixote , and Revolution . Reed also created and was the head writer for the Audible sci-fi comedy series Zeroes , voicing Clive-5 in the series.
He spent his formative years raised in New Jersey. Early in his life, he held the belief that he was Jesus, a notion that seems to inform some of his comedic perspective. After graduating college, he worked due to an inability to perform miracles, and it was during this time that he first felt the desire to be on stage. Suarez began performing regularly around age 30, using his experiences with friends while drinking as inspiration for much of his material. He sees these performances as a way to share wisdom. Suarez’s comedic style is characterized by black humor. He established himself early in his career by creating and starring in the web series Vincent Finch: Diario de un ego in 2013. Following this, he contributed as a screenwriter for the webseries Famosos y una vieja , starting in 2015. His work extends to television and radio, having collaborated on three episodes of Late Motiv in 2018 and serving as a collaborator on the radio program Yu: No te pierdas nada also in 2018. He published the comic book Agonía infinita , a collection of black humor vignettes, in 2018. Suarez’s career has faced challenges. In April 2019, he was fired from Yu: No te pierdas nada following controversy stemming from a tweet about people with Down syndrome, which resulted in a lawsuit initially seeking 22 months of prison. The case was dismissed but subsequently reopened in April 2020 before ultimately resulting in an acquittal in December 2021. During this period, he co-hosted the podcast Pegarle a la Lejía with Sergio Bezos and Santiago Alverú between 2019 and 2020. He has also appeared on screen, playing a nurse in an episode of the series Veneno in 2020, and presented the YouTube series No haber venido created with Carmen Romero in 2021. Currently, he is preparing for the premiere of Vincent Finch: 10 años después in 2025.
Dawn Roma French, a performer from the United Kingdom, works as an actress, stand‑up comic and author. She gained prominence by co‑creating and appearing in the BBC sketch programme French and Saunders, which ran from 1987 until 2007 alongside her longtime friend and fellow comic Jennifer Saunders. Her television credits also include lead roles in the BBC series Murder Most Horrid (1991‑1999) and The Vicar of Dibley (1994‑2007). Over her career she has received seven nominations for the British Academy Television Awards and, together with Saunders, was honoured with a BAFTA Fellowship in 2009.
DeAnne Smith holds dual citizenship in both Canada and the United States, and works as a comedian, writer, and columnist. They first gained recognition in 2008 with their debut solo stand-up show, which quickly earned them the Sydney Comedy Festival's Time Out Best Newcomer Award that same year. Additionally, Smith was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2008 Canadian Comedy Awards. This early success marked the beginning of a career characterized by international touring and both commercial and critical acclaim. Smith’s comedy style is noted for its witty, out-of-nowhere punchlines. They have produced four solo shows that have toured internationally, and consistently rank among Montreal's Top 10 comedians. Their work extends beyond stand-up, as they created and host four live comedy show series in Montreal. Sarah Quinn and Samuel Booth collaborated with Smith to co-write a program in 2011. Notable television appearances include HBO’s Funny As Hell, Australia’s Good News Week, and appearances on 'Last Comic Standing' and 'The Late Late Show' in the U.S. They have also performed at prestigious festivals such as Just for Laughs and the Iceland Comedy Festival, and made radio appearances on ABC, Triple J (Australia), CBC Radio One (Canada), and BBC. Their video 'Straight Men, Step Your Game Up' has garnered over 48 million views. The Netflix platform currently hosts DeAnne Smith’s comedy special, 'Gentleman Elf,' and they also appeared in Hannah Gadsby’s 'Gender Agenda' in March of 2024. They also host a cocktail and comedy show called 'With a Twist', originally developed in Canada. Critics have lauded Smith's monthly comedy show, 'DeAnarchy,' with The Philadelphia Weekly calling it “one of the best comedy shows in the country.” DeAnne Smith identifies as agender and prefers they/them pronouns. The UK Telegraph has described them as “Smart. Very funny. Possessing an innate charisma, Smith is able to push boundaries, and presently, they are developing a podcast titled 'DeAnne Smith’s Bad Boundaries,' which signifies their evolving comedic style and sustained connection with viewers.
Deborah Lee Duffield, who performs under the name Debra Stephenson, is an English actress, comedian, impressionist and singer. She is most celebrated for playing Diane Powell in *Playing the Field* (1999–2000), Shell Dockley in *Bad Girls*, and Frankie Baldwin on *Coronation Street* (2004–2006).
Deepak Raj Giri, a Nepalese performer who works as an actor, comedian, screenwriter, director and producer, gained fame through his starring part in the widely‑watched satire sitcom “Tito Satya” and the record‑breaking “Chakka Panja” film franchise. He ranks among the most triumphant artists in Nepal’s film industry, holding the title of its top‑earning actor, with his movies accumulating more than NPR 100 crore over their run.
Denis Avdić, a Slovenian comic, former police officer and radio presenter, is most famous for his impersonations of the country’s politicians, among them Janez Janša and Zoran Janković.
Denis Maréchal is a French stand-up comedian and actor born in Lyon on November 29, 1969. At age 21 in 1990, he aspired to become an actor. He moved from Lyon to Paris at age 24 to pursue this career, attending the Cours Florent acting school for two years. In 1997, he and Fournel won on 'Graines de star', defeating Jean Dujardin. Shortly after, they appeared on Philippe Bouvard’s show 'Bouvard du Rire' and Thierry Ardisson invited him to appear on 'Vue sur la mer' as a bartender. Between 1997 and 1999, Maréchal joined the 'Bande du Carré Blanc' at the Carré Blanc cabaret, appearing in shows including 'Soirée d’Enfer', 'Graines de star', 'Demandez le Programme', and 'Vivement dimanche'. He also participated in the Coluche Prize in Montrouge. Maréchal continued to build his career, placing second in 'Coups d'Humour' in 2000 after Maxime, and winning the competition in 2001, which led to a contract with Glem. In 2005, he played Narses in the TV series 'Kaamelott', and created his first one-man show, 'J’dis franchement'. He followed this with 'Denis Maréchal passe la seconde' in 2007 and produced a dozen humorous sketches called 'Gym Comic'. In 2008, he appeared in the film 'La Personne aux deux personnes'. From July 2010, he has frequently appeared in the game show 'Mot de passe'. He performed in 'Denis Maréchal joue!', directed by Florence Foresti, in 2012. He also appears in the 2024 telefilm 'Les Fantômes des Saintes', and has done voice-over work for shows like 'Battlebots: Le Choc des robots' (2022) and 'Transformers: EarthSpark' (2023).
Denis Trudel, born on July 18, 1963, is a Canadian actor and politician. He attended Séminaire Sainte-Marie de Shawinigan, graduating in 1980, and subsequently graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in 1987. This education laid the foundation for a career that has spanned both performance and public service. Trudel’s acting career began in 1987 with an appearance in Le Diable à quatre . He continued to appear in numerous films and television productions, including How to Make Love to a Negro Without Getting Tired (1989), The Party (1990), Octobre (1994), and C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005). His roles have been diverse, encompassing characters like Jacques Yelle in February 15, 1839 (2001) and uncle Georges in C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005), among many others. He also played a significant role as Belinski in 19-2 from 2011 to 2015, and portrayed Paul Delaney in Victor Lessard from 2017 to 2019. In 2008, he took on the main role in Le Malade imaginaire at Théâtre Le Gesù. Beyond acting, Trudel is actively involved in politics. He is a member of the Bloc Québécois (BQ) and was elected to the House of Commons in 2019 representing Longueuil—Saint-Hubert, and re-elected in 2021. From 2021 to 2025, he served as critic for social solidarity and the French language. He announced his candidacy for the Bloc Québécois in 2014. He has also been a spokesperson for the Mouvement Montréal français (MMF) and participated in demonstrations against Bill 103 in 2011 and the anglicization of the public service in 2012. He is a co-founder of Les Zapartistes, and received the Patriote de l'année award from the Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Montréal in 2011.
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