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Jimmy Carr, comedian from Ireland – dark comedy, deadpan

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Nov 15, 2026 Ireland

Jimmy Carr

7.2M followers

James Anthony Patrick Carr, known professionally as Jimmy Carr, is a comedian and presenter with roots in both London and Ireland. Born on September 15, 1972, in Isleworth, London, he comes from parents Nora Mary Lawlor and Patrick James Carr, who hail from Limerick, Ireland. His father worked in finance, eventually serving as treasurer for Unisys. Carr’s parents separated in 1994. He received his education at Farnham Common School, Burnham Grammar School, and later the Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe, completing his sixth form there. A diagnosis of dyslexia presented challenges in his early years, impacting his reading and writing until around age ten or eleven. Academically, he excelled, earning a first-class honors degree in social science and political science from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, in 1994. Following university, Carr briefly worked in marketing at Shell before taking voluntary redundancy in January 2000. This marked a significant shift as he began his career in comedy, performing his first paid stand-up gig that same month. He is recognized for his distinctive comedic style, characterized by rapid-fire delivery and dark humor that frequently pushes boundaries. Carr’s work often involves edgy and controversial material, delivered with a deadpan expression. He has been a consistent presence on television screens since 2004, hosting The Big Fat Quiz of the Year . From 2005 to 2021, he presented 8 Out of 10 Cats , and continues to host its spin-off, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown , since 2012. He also hosted A Comedy Roast in 2010, and Roast Battle from 2018 to 2020. Carr’s versatility extends beyond television, with appearances on Top Gear where he set a celebrity test track lap record, and guest spots on American late-night shows such as Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Tonight Show . He currently hosts I Literally Just Told You on Channel 4. His comedy is widely accessible through various platforms, including Netflix specials, his official YouTube channel featuring full shows, and DVD releases of his stand-up performances. Carr has also explored the theory behind humor, publishing books like 'On Jokes', 'The Carr-Tell', and 'The Naked Jape'. He continues to engage with audiences through live performances, currently touring with his show ‘Killing Jokes’, and frequently participates in podcast appearances.

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Jack Whitehall, comedian from the United Kingdom

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Dec 29, 2026 United Kingdom

Jack Whitehall

4.6M followers

Born in London on July 7, 1988, Jack Whitehall is a British comedian, actor, writer, and television personality. His parents are television producer Michael Whitehall and actress Hilary Whitehall (née Isbister), which has certainly influenced his comedic perspective. He began his career performing stand-up at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, first appearing in 2009 and winning two competitions in 2007. Following this early success, he attended Tower House School and Marlborough College before studying history of art at the University of Manchester, though he left after only two terms. From 2011 to 2016, he portrayed JP in the television series *Fresh Meat*, and between 2012 and 2014, and again from 2022 to 2024, he played Alfie Wickers in *Bad Education*. In 2015, he contributed to the creation of *The Bad Education Movie*, a film version, and also helped write the television program. He was a regular panelist on A League of Their Own from 2012 to 2018. Whitehall’s professional path extends past acting; for instance, he headlined *Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father* on Netflix (2017) along with *Decline and Fall* on BBC (2017), where he had another role. He has also appeared in Bounty Hunters (2017-2019) and The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018), as well as currently appearing in Good Omens (2019). Throughout his career, Whitehall has toured extensively with five stand-up shows: Jack Whitehall Live (2010–2011), Gets Around (2014), At Large (2017), Stood Up (2019), and Settle Down (2023–2024). The Gets Around tour in 2014 and At Large in 2017 were both sold-out arena tours in the UK, with the latter being filmed for Netflix. From 2018 until 2021, Whitehall presented the BRIT Awards, then again in both 2025 and 2026. He hosted the BAFTA Britannia Awards during 2015, 2017, plus 2018, while also leading the Royal Variety Performance in 2015; this made him the youngest individual ever to do so. Upcoming projects include a role in Jungle Cruise (2020) alongside Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt.

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Jim Gaffigan, comedian from the United States

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Nov 15, 2026 United States

Jim Gaffigan

2.9M followers

James Christopher Gaffigan, an American stand‑up comedian, actor, writer and producer, has been nominated for eight Grammy Awards. He has authored two books that made the New York Times bestseller list, won three Emmys for his performances, and released recordings that achieved multi‑platinum status. Billboard placed his 2025 tour among the ten highest‑grossing comedy tours of the year.

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John Crist, comedian from the United States – sketch comedy

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Nov 15, 2026 United States

John Crist

2.3M followers

John Crist, a comedian born in Lilburn, Georgia, performs in the United States. He rose to prominence by crafting sketch comedy clips for YouTube, with titles like “Every parent at Disney,” “Millennial International: Sponsor a Millennial Today,” “If golf and soccer switched announcers,” and “Weather Man MELTS down on live TV.” Throughout his career he has opened for Jeff Foxworthy, Dave Chappelle, Seth Meyers, Tim Hawkins and Anjelah Johnson.

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Joel Dommett, comedian from the United Kingdom – storytelling

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Nov 16, 2026 United Kingdom

Joel Dommett

998K followers

An English comedian, television presenter, and actor, Joel Dommett was born on June 8, 1985. He attended The Castle School in Thornbury before moving to London at age 19. His early life included involvement in a nu metal band called Psirus during his teenage years. Before focusing on comedy, he gained minor acting experience with roles in shows like Casualty (2004), Skins (2010) and Teenage Kicks (2008), as well as appearing in plays Bashment (2005) and Stonewall (2007). He also co-hosted Paul Foot's podcast from episodes 1–20 in 2009. The late 2000s saw the start of Dommett's comedy career’s ascent, highlighted by a Best Newcomer award in 2008 and a finalist position in the Stand Up Comedian of the year competition also in 2008. A significant turning point was his breakthrough performance on Russell Howard's Good News in April 2011. He subsequently appeared in shows like Live in Chelsea (2011–2012) and Impractical Jokers UK (2012–2014). Dommett’s increasing fame led to his appearance as a contestant on I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2016, an event which saw him place second. Critics have praised his storytelling abilities, with The Scotsman describing it as 'hilarious' and 'delightful,' while The Guardian calls him an 'excellent storytelling comic,' and The Sunday Times notes he is 'young, sharp and clever'. Since 2017, Dommett has expanded his television presence, presenting I’m a Celebrity: Extra Camp (2017–2019) and I'm a Celebrity: Unpacked (2024–2025). He currently hosts The Masked Singer (2020–present) and previously hosted two series of The Masked Dancer (2021-2022), also leading The Masked Singer Live arena tours. He has hosted the National Television Awards (2021–present), including six consecutive years at The O2, and presented In With a Shout (2023–2024) and Survivor (2023). Recently, he starred in a series of Channel 4's Taskmaster. Dommett also occasionally co-hosts This Morning and is a regular guest on BBC Radio 2. He co-hosts the podcast Never Have I Ever with his wife, Hannah Cooper. Concluding with a sold-out show at London’s Palladium in April 2026, the Happy Idiot stand-up tour has now been followed by an announcement naming him as a team captain on TLC’s Top Trumps.

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John Cleese, comedian from the United Kingdom – sketch comedy, surreal and absurd

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Mar 3, 2027 United Kingdom

John Cleese

695K followers

John Marwood Cleese, a British actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer and TV presenter, first came to public attention through the Cambridge Footlights in the 1960s. His initial break came at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and as a writer‑performer on The Frost Report between 1966 and 1967. In the latter part of the decade he helped establish Monty Python, the troupe that created the surreal sketch series Monty Python’s Flying Circus (1969‑1974). Joined by fellow Python members Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, Cleese appeared in the films Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Life of Brian (1979) and The Meaning of Life (1983).

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Jarlath Regan, comedian from Ireland – observational comedy

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Jan 9, 2027 Ireland

Jarlath Regan

453K followers

Born in 1980, Jarlath Regan is an Irish comedian who works in stand-up, television, and podcasting. He began performing stand-up comedy in 2003 at age 24, following a period working as an advertising account executive. While attending University College Dublin, he served as auditor of the Literary and Historical Society. During the start of his professional comedy journey, Regan made it to the final round of several prestigious BBC and Channel 4 comedy competitions in 2004, including being a finalist for three awards recognizing new comedic talent: So You Think You're Funny, BBC New Comedy Awards, and Chortle Student Comedian of the Year. Regan’s comedy style is observational, incorporating jokes, stories, and tales about relatable experiences. He has performed at numerous comedy festivals including Edinburgh, Montreal, Chicago, Melbourne, New Zealand, and Dubai. Regan participated in the inaugural Irish showcase at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal, Canada, in 2006. His 2007 Edinburgh Fringe show was titled 'Nobody Knows... Jarlath Regan'. He has appeared on television shows like NBC's Last Comic Standing, BBC’s Tonight At The Palladium, Comedy Central’s The World Stands Up, and ITV’s ‘Live At London Palladium’. Critics have praised his performances, with the Metro rating one show ★★★★ and The Post giving another ★★★★★. His show 'Notion's Eleven', recorded in Vicar Street, was released online in late 2020, and he creates comedy clips for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. In 2013, Regan moved to London to perform stand-up and launched the An Irishman Abroad podcast. Receiving the 'Best New Audio Podcast' award from the iTunes Store in 2013, this podcast, which presents conversations with Irish emigrants and those with Irish ancestry, has attracted a global audience exceeding one million listeners. It has featured guests like Dara Ó Briain, Jason Byrne, Sonia O’Sullivan, Jack Reynor, and Paul Mescal. The podcast has received positive reviews from The Guardian, Telegraph, and Irish Times, with The Guardian suggesting weekly downloads. He has since launched justice-themed, basketball-themed, and US politics-themed spin-off series. The podcast transitioned to Patreon’s platform in August 2020. Regan also created a parenting podcast, 'Honey! You Are Ruining Our Kid!', with his wife Tina in September 2022. Regan is recognized as a highly sought-after Irish touring comedian who performs worldwide; he completed six consecutive sold-out performances in Boston in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and will present a new show there in 2027.

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Jürgen von der Lippe, comedian from Germany – parody

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Mar 6, 2027 Germany

Jürgen von der Lippe

423K followers

Jürgen von der Lippe, born Hans-Jürgen Hubert Dohrenkamp on June 8, 1948, in Bad Salzuflen, is a German comedian and entertainer. His parents were Johannes (Hans) Dohrenkamp, a bartender who later worked in an Aachen striptease bar, and Elfriede, a dietician. The family relocated to Aachen in 1950 due to his father's employment. He attended Kaiser-Karls-Gymnasium and, influenced by artists like Cat Stevens, Donovan, and Bob Dylan, learned to play guitar during his Bundeswehr service from 1967 to 1970, leaving as a lieutenant. His stage name, “von der Lippe,” reflects his family’s historical connection to the former Principality of Lippe. Von der Lippe's career began with studies in German language and literature, philosophy, and linguistics at RWTH Aachen and later in Berlin, though he did not complete a degree. He started performing at the GO-IN folk club in Berlin in 1973. In 1976, he co-founded the music group Gebrüder Blattschuss, but left in 1978 to focus on a solo career. His early television success came with the show 'Donnerlippchen.' He is known for incorporating literal translations from comedians like Bill Cosby and George Carlin into his performances, as well as parodies of German stars such as Udo Lindenberg and Peter Maffay. Recurring characters, including a naive Catholic priest and a postal worker from the Sauerland, are also hallmarks of his stage shows. Throughout his career, Jürgen von der Lippe has hosted numerous television programs, including 'Geld oder Liebe' (1986-2001) and WWF Club (1980–1990). He played Father Erdmann in the comedy series 'Der Heiland auf dem Eiland' from 2004 to 2005, and presented 'Extreme Activity' starting in 2006. His song 'Guten Morgen, liebe Sorgen' reached number one in the ZDF hit parade in 1987. Beyond television, his stage shows frequently explore themes of marriage, relationships, and everyday life. In 1998, he opened 'Lippes Magic Store,' reflecting his interest in magic, and is a member of the German Circle of Magicians. He has been married multiple times; notably to Margarethe Schreinemakers (1986-1988) and Anne Dohrenkamp (1983-1986, then again after their divorce).

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Joel Kim Booster, comedian from Korea, South

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Jan 30, 2027 Korea, South

Joel Kim Booster

269K followers

Joel Alexander Kim Booster (Korean: 김준민) works in the United States as an actor, comedian, producer and writer. He gained recognition for penning, producing and appearing in Hulu’s romantic‑comedy feature Fire Island, as well as for his part in Apple TV’s series Loot (2022‑present), which brought him two Primetime Emmy nominations. His résumé also includes co‑producing, writing or guest‑acting on shows such as Big Mouth, The Other Two, Shrill, Search Party and Sunnyside.

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Jimeoin, comedian from the United Kingdom

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Jan 9, 2027 United Kingdom

Jimeoin

203K followers

James Eoin Stephen Paul McKeown, known professionally as Jimeoin, is an Irish-Australian comedian and actor born on January 24, 1966. He grew up in Portstewart, Northern Ireland, attending Dominican College. Jimeoin’s early working life included construction work in London for four years before he moved to Australia at age 22. He is considered by some to be a comedy master and a stalwart of Australian comedy. His comedy style involves quirky observations on everyday suburban life, delivered with a devil-may-care attitude, and is often described as quick-witted stand-up. Jimeoin gained prominence in Australia during the early 1990s, debuting at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1993 and appearing every year since. He has also participated in the Riyadh Comedy Festival in 2025 and regularly appears at the Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival. His television appearances include roles in Bligh (1992) as Convict Griffin, and a comedy television series, 'Jimeoin', which ran from 1994 to 1995. He also hosted The Full Brazilian during the 2014 FIFA World Cup and has appeared on numerous Australian and UK television programs, such as Sunday Night at the Palladium , Live at the Apollo , and 8 Out of 10 Cats . Jimeoin starred in and co-wrote two Australian feature films, The Craic (1999) and The Extra (2005). Jimeoin has toured extensively across Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Great Britain, with tours between 2005 and 2008 filmed for a BBC documentary. In 2013, Jimeoin first appeared as a solo performer at London’s Hammersmith Apollo. Currently, he is touring with shows called "Pandemonium" and "Ballyhoo," which are scheduled to appear in various UK locations throughout 2027, including Peterborough, Crewe, Lowestoft, Leicester, Redditch, Crawley, Stevenage, Southend-On-Sea, Buxton, Lichfield, Ulverston, Oban, Kirkcaldy, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dublin. Online, Jimeoin’s live stand-up specials collection is accessible for rental or purchase; additionally, a biography about him is present on his website. Jimeoin is married to Catherine Arena since 2000 and has four children; he also supports South Melbourne FC and the Australian national football team.

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Julian Clary, comedian from the United Kingdom – cabaret

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Apr 7, 2027 United Kingdom

Julian Clary

163K followers

Julian Peter McDonald Clary, born on May 25, 1959, in Surbiton, Surrey, England, is an actor, comedian, and entertainer. He spent his childhood in Teddington, Middlesex, and attended St Benedict's School, Ealing. Julian Clary graduated from Goldsmiths’ College, University of London, in the 1980s with a degree in English Drama. He has been a recognisable entertainer for 25 years. From the mid-1980s onward, Clary made appearances on television. Early performances were credited to Leo Hurll, and she was also involved in alternative comedy as Gillian Pieface and as a member of The Joan Collins Fan Club. His comedy often revolves around his sexuality. He toured extensively with stage acts, including 'The Mincing Machine Tour' (1989), 'My Glittering Passage' (1993), 'Natural Born Mincer' (2003), 'Lord of the Mince' (2009–10), 'Position Vacant: Apply Within' (2012–13), 'The Joy of Mincing' (2016) and 'Born to Mince' (2019). He has appeared on numerous television programs, including Friday Night Live , Whose Line Is It Anyway? , Sticky Moments (which he co-hosted), Terry and Julian , and Prickly Heat . He also co-hosted Trick or Treat in 1989. His appearance on Tonight Live with Steve Vizard in 1992 was controversial. Beyond stand-up, Julian Clary has demonstrated versatility as a performer. He starred in the sitcom Terry and Julian in 1992 and played significant roles in musical theatre productions, including Boy George’s West End musical, Taboo , and the role of the Emcee in Cabaret . He reached the final of Strictly Come Dancing and won Celebrity Big Brother 10 in 2012. He has also appeared in ITV pantomimes, taking on roles such as First Henchman, The Good Fairy, and The Genie of the Lamp, making his London Palladium debut in 2016. As a Sunday Times best-selling novelist, he has authored works such as Murder Most Fab, Devil in Disguise, Briefs Encountered, A Young Man’s Passage, and The Lick of Love. In addition, he created a six-book series for children titled The Bolds, which has achieved sales exceeding half a million copies. He regularly contributes to Radio 4’s Just a Minute and speaks on business, leadership, and industry subjects.

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Jesper Rönndahl, comedian from Sweden – satire, cabaret

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Mar 14, 2027 Sweden

Jesper Rönndahl

106K followers

Jesper Rönndahl, a Swedish entertainer, demonstrates his talents across various media as a television presenter, stand-up comedian, and radio host. Born on June 27, 1979, in Veberöd, Skåne County, he initially resided there before moving to Malmö and currently living in Stockholm. His career began in stand-up comedy in 2006, following involvement with the comedy group 'Spyxet' during high school and a brief period working in Scotland after graduating from Lund University with degrees in media studies, history of ideas, and history. During his university years, he was actively involved in Radio AF, participating in the start of the humor program 'Tinnitus' in 1999. Rönndahl’s comedic journey includes appearances on numerous radio programs such as 'Pang Prego', 'Hej Domstol!', 'Morgonpasset', 'Söndag Hela Veckan', and 'P3 Hiphop'. He also contributed to 'Så Funkar Det' and formed a comedic duo with Simon Svensson. Together, they were part of the comedy group 'Einsteins kvinnor' alongside Sissela Benn and Emma Hansson. His work has spanned various formats, including krogshows (cabaret shows) created with Anders Johansson, Magnus Erlandsson, and Fredrik Fritzson, and editing the SVT humor program 'Grillad' in 2009. He also hosted the SVT youth program 'Bobster' and recorded a short comedy series for SVT Play with Josefin Johansson in 2009. The humor website 'Riket sal' was established in 2010 by Jesper Rönndahl alongside others, and that same year he received the Swedish Stand-up Awards’ prize for best newcomer. From 2018 to 2019, Rönndahl presented the satirical programme 'Svenska nyheter' on SVT1; a segment in September 2018 generated controversy due to its perceived racist stereotypes against Asians. Featuring Jesper Rönndahl in a leading role, the TV series 'Dips,' developed in collaboration with Marie Agerhäll, first aired in 2018. He hosted 'Melodifestivalen' in 2023 with Farah Abadi and toured with his show 'Hej framtiden!' in 2013 and 2014. Rönndahl published the book 'Framtiden: en illustrerad guide' in 2016, and was the summer host for SR’s ‘Sommar i P1’ in 2014 and the winter host for ‘Vinter i P1’ in 2017. He has received numerous awards, including the Tage Danielsson Prize in 2018, 'Årets skåning' (Skåne Person of the Year) in 2019, and ‘Årets folkbildare’ (Educator of the Year) twice with Karin Gyllenklev. He has also participated in 'På Spåret' four times, winning twice with Elisabeth Höglund.

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