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Dec 1, 2026 Nigeria

Stephen K. Amos

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Born in Britain, Stephen K. Amos works as a stand‑up comic and TV presenter. He frequently tours worldwide and often brings audience participants onto the stage. His professional start was hosting gigs at the Big Fish comedy venues in South London, and he earned three nominations for Chortle’s Best Compere Award—in 2004, 2007 and 2008.

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Jan 23, 2027 France

Smaïn

Smaïn Fairouze, known professionally as Smaïn, is a French actor and humorist of Algerian descent. He was born on January 3, 1958, in Constantine, Algeria, which at the time was part of French Algeria. His parents are unknown; he was raised by an adoptive family. His adoptive father was a Kabyle janitor, and his adoptive mother was a maid. As a child, Smaïn experienced periods in civil hospitals and later lived with a foster family. He attended Notre-Dame de Saint-Mandé school and Lycée Saint-Michel de Picpus, and participated in choral singing for many years during his childhood. Smaïn began his career in the 1980s performing in café-théâtres and small Parisian cabarets. He joined Philippe Bouvard's Théâtre de Bouvard, where he met Didier Bourdon, Bernard Campan, Pascal Légitimus, and Seymour Brussel. Together, they formed a comedy group called Les Cinq, which toured for several years. His solo career gained momentum with shows like 'English beur' in 1986, filmed at the International Performance Actors Festival, and 'T'en veux?' in 1989. He appeared in the film 'L'Œil au beur(re) noir' in 1987, which won the César Award for Best First Film. Throughout his career, Smaïn has received significant recognition for his work. In 1996, he won a Molière Award for Best One-Man Show for 'Comme ça se prononce,' and also received a Victoire de la musique and a Grand Prix Sacem. He participated in several Enfoirés shows from 1992 to 1998. In 2009, he served as a jury member on 'La France a un incroyable talent' and collaborated with Michel Legrand on his album 'Délit de fa dièse.' He performed in the play 'Réactions en chaîne' in 2012. In 2024, Smaïn was made an Officer of the National Order of Merit, and continues to perform, appearing in ‘The Masked Singer’ in 2019.

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Sue Perkins, comedian from the United Kingdom

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Mar 5, 2027 United Kingdom

Sue Perkins

Susan Elizabeth Perkins, known professionally as Sue Perkins, was born in England on September 22, 1969; she is a comedian, broadcaster, presenter, actress, and writer. Raised in Croydon, London, Sue Perkins had two younger brothers, David Perkins, and received her education at Croham Hurst School, a private girls' school located close to her family home. Her father worked for a car dealership and her mother was a secretary. Perkins’s path to comedy began at the University of Cambridge, where she studied English at New Hall (now Murray Edwards College), graduating in 1991. During her time at Croham Hurst School, Perkins participated in performing arts and held the position of president of the Cambridge Footlights drama group for the 1990-91 academic year. It was also at Cambridge that she met Mel Giedroyc, and they formed the comedy duo 'Mel and Sue' in 1997. The Cambridge Footlights started performing in the 1990s, and their performances included appearances on television programs such as French & Saunders. The pair hosted Channel 4’s Light Lunch and its evening version, Late Lunch , from 1997 to 1999. Their quick-fire and self-depreciating comedy style quickly gained popularity. Perkins and Giedroyc co-presented The Great British Bake Off from 2010 to 2016, becoming widely recognized as 'Bake-Off Sue'. She also co-presented the historical food series Supersizers with Giles Coren from 2007 to 2011. Throughout her career, Perkins has appeared on numerous comedy panel shows such as QI , Have I Got News for You , and The Last Leg . In 2008, she won the BBC programme Maestro and conducted the BBC Concert Orchestra at the Proms. She currently hosts BBC Radio 4’s Just a Minute since 2021. She has also presented travel documentaries, including 'Japan with Sue Perkins' and 'The Ganges with Sue Perkins', and has written books like Spectacles and East of Croydon . She was in a relationship with Anna Richardson from 2014 to 2021, and has spoken about living with a benign pituitary tumour.

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Susan Calman, comedian from the United Kingdom – sketch comedy, observational comedy

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Nov 18, 2026 United Kingdom

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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