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Billy Tellier, comedian from Canada – sketch comedy, observational comedy

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Nov 18, 2026 Canada

Billy Tellier

26.6K followers

Billy Tellier is a Quebec humorist, also known as a Canadian comedian and humorist. He maintains a presence on Facebook, Instagram, and X. As one of Quebec's most popular comedians, he connects with audiences through relatable anecdotes and incorporates self-deprecating humor into his comedy style, which includes observational humor and engaging storytelling. He is known for his sharp wit and uses a one-line, one-punch style of humor. Tellier’s career includes various roles in television and radio. For ten years, ending in summer 2023, he co-hosted the morning show on 96.9 CKOI radio with Martin Cloutier, Tammy Verge, and Valérie Roberts. He previously hosted shows such as 'Trouve-moi ça' (2014), 'Des champions du web' (2014-2015), and 'Le poker show' (2008) on V/TQS. He also appeared as an actor in ‘La vie parfaite’ and ‘Colocs.TV,’ co-writing and acting in the latter. From 2019 to 2021, he served as a columnist on ‘Sucré Salé’. He has contributed to numerous other shows including 'Plus ou moins misérable', 'Juste pour rire en direct', and 'Vrak la vie'. His stage work began with 'La loi du plus fort' in winter 2013, directed by Christian Viau and released on DVD. Critics and audiences praised this show. He subsequently co-hosted the ComediHa Gala for two consecutive years, 2016 and 2017, with Mario Jean, and presented 'Le petit monde de Billy Tellier Live' at Place des Arts in 2017 and 2018. His current show is "Hypocrite," which explores aspects of modern life. The show 'Hypocrite(s),' toured Quebec from 2019 to December 2023, selling over 50,000 tickets and earning the 'billet or' certification. He is expected to receive an Olivier Award in 2024 for a radio humorous capsule or sketch. His third one-man show, 'Kicker la ruche,' directed by Laurent Paquin, premiered on February 5th and explores the fear of making choices due to potential consequences, including those made for children and by his mother. The show has sold approximately 40,000 tickets and is scheduled for autumn 2024, with upcoming shows in November and December 2026 in locations such as Gatineau, Val d’Or, Rouyn-Noranda, Matagami, Brossard, and Saint-Eustache.

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Ari Eldjárn, comedian from Iceland – satire

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Nov 23, 2026 Iceland

Ari Eldjárn

24.1K followers

Ari Eldjárn is an Icelandic stand-up comedian, writer and actor. He was born in Reykjavík on 5 September 1981. His father, Þórarinn Eldjárn, is a writer and his mother, Unnur Ólafsdóttir, a meteorologist; his paternal grandfather, Kristján Eldjárn, was the third President of Iceland, from 1968 to 1980. Ari began performing stand-up in May 2009. He is a member of the comedy group Mið-Ísland and wrote for Icelandic television programmes including Mið-Ísland and Hversdagsreglur. He has co-written the national New Year's Eve satire Áramótaskaupið, and for years he has staged his own annual New Year stand-up show, Áramótaskop. He has also performed stand-up with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, and he appeared in Drekasvæðið on the national broadcaster RÚV in 2015. Abroad, he took his show Eagle Fire Iron to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, followed by Pardon My Icelandic, and has toured as far as Australia and Finland. In the UK he appeared on the BBC's Mock the Week. In November 2020 Eagle Fire Iron was released on vinyl by Monkey Barrel Records, and in December 2020 Pardon My Icelandic aired on Netflix, bringing his take on Icelandic life and language to a worldwide audience. In January 2021 President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson presented him with the Icelandic Optimism Award for 2020. In 2024 he received the Jónas Hallgrímsson Award for his contribution to the Icelandic language. In 2026 RÚV broadcast his series Stjörnubíó, in which he discussed famous Icelandic films such as Hrafninn flýgur, Stella í orlofi and Englar alheimsins. He has two daughters.

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Ophira Eisenberg, comedian from Canada – storytelling

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Dec 10, 2026 Canada

Ophira Eisenberg

22.8K followers

Ophira Eisenberg is a comedian, writer, and actress who holds both Canadian and American citizenship. Born in 1972 in Calgary, Alberta, she has lived in New York City since 2001 and became an American citizen in April 2021. She identifies as Jewish and lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Jonathan Baylis, and son Lucas. Her background includes a mother who is half Dutch and came from Nijmegen. In 1999, Eisenberg's professional journey commenced with performances on Comedy Central's Premium Blend and Fresh Faces of Comedy, alongside appearances on VH-1's Best Week Ever All Access. She has also appeared on E!, Oxygen, Discovery Channel, TV Guide Channel's Standup in Stilettos, and AXS Network. Among her acting credits are roles in Showtime’s Queer as Folk, CBS’s The Guardian, and participation in the initial Toronto Fringe production of 'The Drowsy Chaperone' in 1999. She is known for frequently hosting and touring with The Moth storytelling show, performing at theaters and comedy venues worldwide, and regularly participating in the Brooklyn-based feminist fundraising event 'Persisticon'. She describes herself as 'wildly flexible' in her work. Eisenberg’s notable works include hosting NPR and WNYC’s ‘Ask Me Another’ with Jonathan Coulton for nine years, and appearing on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson in 2013. She released her debut memoir, 'Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy,' published by Seal Press in April 2013, which has been optioned for a television series. Additionally, Eisenberg developed the parenting-comedy podcast 'Parenting is a Joke,' partnering with Julie Smith Clem; this podcast received a Webby Finalist recognition and was subsequently purchased by iHeart. Her solo show 'Leaving A Mark: A Comedy About Scars' won the Women in the Arts & Media Award for Solo Show Scripts, and recently completed a successful European tour. She has a comedy special available on Amazon Prime, produced by Lewis Black/Stark Raving Black Productions, titled ‘I USED TO BE NICER,’ filmed at the Comedy Cellar’s Village Underground in front of a sold-out crowd, exploring themes of toxic positivity, parenting, and New York City life. Eisenberg has been featured in magazine articles about comedians and performs standup comedy at venues like The Comedy Cellar.

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Nov 29, 2026 Germany

Ole Lehmann

21K followers

Ole Lehmann, born July 14, 1969, in Hamburg, spent his formative years in Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein. His early career began at age 16 when he started working as a DJ, gaining recognition within Northern Germany. He pursued musical training from 1989 at the Hamburger Stage School of Music, Dance and Drama, and in 1992, gained experience performing in musicals such as 'The Rocky Horror Show' and 'Grease'. He later achieved success in the revue 'Lollipop oder Schuld war nur der Bossa Nova' at the Imperial Theater, and continued to perform in various other musicals including 'Eating Raoul', 'Fifty-Fifty', 'Sixty-Sixty', and 'Titanic – das Musical,' demonstrating a foundation in performance before transitioning primarily to comedy. Lehmann’s comedy journey took shape in 1993 when he briefly filled in as a comedian at the Quatsch Comedy Club, leading him to begin writing his own routines and moderating comedy shows. He is openly gay and advocates for equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals. He currently moderates 'Clubmix' at Thomas Hermanns Quatsch Comedy Live Clubs and has moderated the Newcomer show 'Talentschmiede' since 2010. His appearances on television programs like Nightwash, Fun(k)haus, TV total, and Markus Lanz highlight his growing presence in German entertainment. He is recognized as a stand-up comedian, performing solo shows such as 'War das schon immer so laut hier?' in Bremen, and has also moderated events like the 'Luckenwalder Lachnacht', 'Brandenburger Lachnacht,' and 'Seesener Lachnacht'. Since June 2020, Lehmann has hosted the podcast 'Butter bei die Fische', and in June 2022, he published the book '16 Jahre Charlie', a biography detailing his life with his dog Charlie, described as a 'hairiger Mitbewohner'. The book explores themes of dog ownership and offers anecdotes and advice. Ole Lehmann has received several awards for his comedic work, including the Bremer Comedy Preis in 2008, the Das große Kleinkunstfestival der Wühlmäuse in 2014, and the NDR Comedy Contest in 2014. Currently residing in Berlin, he is with Pool Position since January 2023, and began working as a dialogue author in the synchronization industry in February 2023, continuing to evolve his career within the entertainment landscape.

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Nov 29, 2026 Bulgaria

Dimitar Donski

16.6K followers

Dimitar Donsky is a popular Bulgarian stand-up comedian, screenwriter and internet creator known for his direct, self-deprecating and often provocative humor. After studying at Southern Illinois University in the USA for many years, he took his first steps on the stand-up stage there. Upon returning to Bulgaria, Donsky quickly established himself as a recognizable name in contemporary Bulgarian comedy scene. He creates authorial one-man shows and regularly participates in joint comedic evenings with other popular comedians. His distinctive style, which humorously describes as "Sensitive Villager," has brought him great popularity and numerous followers online. Among his most popular projects is the solo show “Daring & Shame” ( "Дързост и срамота" ), with which he tours the country presenting his characteristic view of everyday life, society and human absurdities. In 2026, Donsky attracted additional attention through his participation in the television program „Cherry on Top“ ( „Черешката на тортата” ) on NOVA.

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Stephen Lynch, comedian from the United States – satire, musical comedy

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Nov 21, 2026 United States

Stephen Lynch

13.2K followers

Stephen Andrew Lynch, an American comedian, musician and actor, is recognized for his satirical songs that lampoon everyday life and popular culture. He has put out four studio albums, four live albums and a concert DVD. The 2004 DVD titled Live at the El Rey received Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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Colin Mochrie, comedian from Canada – improv

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Dec 5, 2026 Canada

Colin Mochrie

9 000 followers

Born in Scotland, Colin Mochrie, a Canadian actor and comedic performer specializing in improvisation, arrived on November 30, 1957. He was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland, and immigrated to Canada with his family in 1964, initially settling in the Montreal suburbs before moving near Vancouver five years later. Following his time at Killarney Secondary School, Mochrie spent three years studying theatre at Studio 58, which is part of Langara College. His father was an airline maintenance executive. Working with Vancouver's TheatreSports League allowed Mochrie to develop his comedic skills; it was there he first encountered Ryan Stiles, and he would later perform for Toronto's Second City theatre. He auditioned twice in London for Whose Line Is It Anyway? in 1989, initially cast for one episode, before becoming a regular for seven years after a third audition. He appeared in all 220 episodes of the American version of the show from 1998 to 2006 and has continued appearing in the revived US version since 2013. He wrote for numerous other series and events, and even performed at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. His work on Whose Line Is It Anyway? , both British and American versions, is what he is best known for. Beyond his television work, Mochrie has a prolific career in comedy. He co-wrote, co-produced, and co-starred in the Canadian sitcoms Getting Along Famously and She’s the Mayor with his wife, Debra McGrath, whom he married in January 1989. They have a daughter, Kinley Mochrie, born in 1990, who publicly revealed she is transgender in 2017. He has also appeared in films such as Surviving My Mother (2007) and Astronaut (2019), and starred in the 2022 television film Les Douze gourmandises de Noël . He performs live shows with Brad Sherwood called "From Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Tour, transforming audience suggestions into comedy. Colin Mochrie received accolades over time, including two Canadian Comedy Awards, a Gemini Award, and an award from the Writers Guild of Canada; furthermore, 2013 saw him named the Canadian Comedy Person of the Year. Currently, he tours extensively, performs improvisational comedy shows with musical segments, and co-created 'Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis' with Asad Mecci, which has toured over 200 cities and had notable runs in Las Vegas and Off-Broadway. He is described as a prolific improviser who has been performing for over 35 years.

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Nov 26, 2026 Canada

Louis-José Houde

7 169 followers

Louis-José Houde is a French-Canadian actor and comedian, born on October 19, 1977, in Saint-Apollinaire, Quebec. He considered careers as a hockey goalie or drummer before pursuing comedy, inspired by John Bonham of Led Zeppelin. He completed secondary education at Collège Charles-Lemoyne in 1995 and graduated from the École nationale de l'humour in 1998. Houde began his career in 2000 performing at the Just for Laughs festival, and debuted his first solo show in 2002. This show ran for approximately three years and had around 500 performances, attracting over 300,000 spectators. A DVD of this show was recorded at the Olympia in Montreal in 2007, accompanied by a CD audio that sold over 60,000 copies. The text from his first show was compiled into a book published in 2007 titled Mets-le au 3 . He subsequently created 'Le Show Caché' in 2007 featuring previously unreleased material. His comedy style is characterized by precise word choice and delivery rhythm. Throughout his career, Houde has starred in several films including Bon Cop, Bad Cop (2006), De père en flic (2009) and its sequel (2017), and A Sense of Humour (2011) and Compulsive Liar (2019). He also hosted television shows such as Louis-José Houde, à suivre... in 2005 and Ici Louis-José Houde . He has hosted the ADISQ Gala for 18 years, concluding with the 2023 edition. His solo shows include 'Suivre la parade' (2008-2010), 'Les heures verticales' (2013-2015), 'Préfère novembre’ (2017-2019), ‘Mille mauvais choix’ (2021-2022) and 'Tu n’es pas spécial’ (2024-2025). His sixth show, 'Et jusqu’à la fin la beauté,' launched on October 21, 2026 and explores his experience as a caregiver for his mother who had Alzheimer's disease. He has won numerous awards including 21 Olivier Awards, 11 Gémeaux Awards, and 6 Félix Awards, and was inducted into the Gémeaux “Immortels” category in 2010. He also hosts Ici Louis-José Houde , revisiting archival images. He co-founded the Bordel Comédie Club in 2015 and maintains a strong connection with his fans through the LJClub. He became a father to a son in 2023 with Fanny Roberge. Throughout his career, Louis-José Houde has sold over one million tickets, establishing himself as a significant figure in Quebec’s entertainment landscape.

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Nov 16, 2026 Bulgaria

Georgi Kyuchukov

6 739 followers

Georgi Kyuchukov is a Bulgarian stand-up comedian known for his original comedy shows and distinctive storytelling style. He was born in 1985 in Yambol, but later moved to Sofia where he studied tourism and worked in the trade sector. He started doing stand-up comedy in 2016 when he participated in an amateur tournament and won first place despite having never performed on stage before that point. Following his success, he joined Inside Joke Stand Up Comedy and gradually became one of the recognizable names in Bulgarian stand-up scene. Kyuchukov develops his own "Kyuchekov Komedi Show," with which he performs at clubs and cultural spaces throughout the country. Among his original shows are “Sam muzh po praznikite” (Single Man During Holidays) and “Ne, mersi!” (No Thanks!), and his comedy often draws on personal stories, everyday situations, and observations about Bulgarian life. In 2021 he won the grand prize "Golden Microphone" for best stand-up comedian at the first national awards for stand-up comedy in Bulgaria. Besides performing, Kyuchukov actively contributes to the development of the stand-up scene in Bulgaria and participates in charity initiatives. In 2022 he was an honorary member of the jury of the second edition of "Golden Mic Awards," after winning the grand prize the previous year. In recent years, he has continued presenting original comedy shows in various cities across the country including joint performances with other popular Bulgarian comedians.

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Michelle Desrochers, comedian from Canada – improv, surreal and absurd

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May 1, 2027 Canada

Michelle Desrochers

6 171 followers

Michelle Desrochers is a Canadian (Québécoise) humorist, born in Châteauguay, Quebec. She is the third of four children and graduated from École secondaire Louis-Philippe Paré in 2010. Her educational background includes studies at Cégep du Vieux Montréal, where she studied Arts, Letters, and Communication, and at the University of Montreal, where she earned a bachelor's degree in French language studies. She also attended the École nationale de l'humour. Her career began around 2016. Desrochers’ comedy style combines absurdity with observations of daily life, and she is known for her authenticity and overflowing energy. She is a talented improviser, participating in Punch Club and improvisation tournaments in Quebec and Europe. She gained public recognition through her participation in Prochain stand-up . In March 2018, she performed her first solo show, 'All dressed,' at the Open mic du Rouge café, attracting approximately 30,000 people, and later over 25,000. She appeared at several Montreal humor festivals during the summer of 2018, including Minifest and Zoofest. Her work has included television collaborations such as Bonsoir Bonsoir! , Taxi Payant , and Big Brother Célébrités , where she was eliminated in the fourth week in 2022. Desrochers performs in various settings, including festivals, comedy nights, and corporate events, contributing to the success of those events with her comedic intelligence and adaptability. She participated in the podcast Mike Ward Sous écoute in 2019 and became a columnist on La soirée est encore jeune in 2020. In 2021, she appeared at festivals and galas like Juste Pour Rire and ComediHa! Fest-Québec. She announced a touring solo show titled Michelle Desrochers in 2022, and launched a podcast with her sister, Stéphanie, called Les sœurs boulottes . Currently, she is working on a new one-woman show. Her management is handled by Laurence Godcharles at Lollol.ca, and Audrey Latendresse-Bourdon serves as her coordinator.

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Nicolas Canteloup, comedian from France – impressions

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Jan 22, 2027 France

Nicolas Canteloup

4 628 followers

Nicolas Canteloup, born on November 4, 1963, in Mérignac (Gironde), is a French comedian and impressionist. He began his career as an animator at Club Med in the early 1990s. Initially, he worked as a host, joining Club Med in Pompadour as a 'Gentil Organisateur' (G.O.) in 1991. Before that, he spent two years at the UCPA center in Segonzac, Corrèze, to become a riding instructor and earned a horse-riding instructor certification. Initially, he began entertaining his friends and neighbors with impersonations. From l'École nationale d'équitation de Saumur, he received a degree. Canteloup’s comedy style centers on impressions and taking the mickey out of public figures. Between 1995 and 2011, he voiced numerous characters on Canal+'s Les Guignols de l'info, portraying more than forty different people. His television debut was on Drôle de scène in 2001, and he frequently participated in Vivement dimanche prochain with Michel Drucker from 2003 to 2011. His performances have encompassed live shows, including engagements at the Olympia and Palais des Glaces in Paris in 2005, alongside tours throughout France. Beginning in 2005, he became a consistent presence on Europe 1’s morning program 'La Revue de presque,' continuing his appearances until July 2021, spanning a total of 16 years. He also appeared in the TV film I Love You Coiffure in 2020. Canteloup has had several significant television appearances and hosted his own shows. He shared hosting duties on TF1’s Après le 20H c'est Canteloup with Nikos Aliagas from October 2011 to May 2012, and again starting in October 2012; the program was renamed C'est Canteloup in 2013 and broadcast daily on TF1. France 2 dedicated a primetime show to him, 'Canteloup, y es-tu ?', in April 2008.

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Michel Barrette, comedian from Canada – storytelling

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Apr 27, 2027 Canada

Michel Barrette

4 523 followers

A Canadian entertainer, Michel Barrette’s career encompasses roles as a television and movie actor, a television and radio host, and a stand-up comedian. Born on April 26, 1957, in Chicoutimi, Quebec, he spent his childhood in Alma. His grandfather's storytelling during summers significantly influenced him, providing inspiration for his later career. Barrette began his artistic journey as an amateur comedian in 1982, making his film debut that same year in L'Empereur du Pérou . He transitioned to professional stand-up comedy in 1983. Barrette’s career encompasses a diverse range of roles and formats. Before pursuing entertainment, he initially worked in the Canadian Armed Forces and briefly held positions as a collection agent and credit director. He co-hosted Casse-Tête with Jean-Marc Parent from 1987 to 1988 and hosted Planete en folie in 1998. Notably, he created the stand-up character Roland “Hi-Ha” Tremblay around 1988, which helped launch the career of Vincent Bolduc. He released his first album, 'Le temps d'une dinde,' in December 1988, selling 250,000 copies. His movie acting career began in 1982 and includes appearances in films like Les Boys (1997) as Roger, Mourir d'amour , Coyote , and Ma vie en cinémascope (2004). He starred in The Rocket (2005), a tribute to Montreal Canadiens superstar Maurice Richard, portraying Père Norchet and Adjutor Gagnon. From 1998 to 2006, he played Denis Charest in the TVA TV series KM/H for nearly eight years. Throughout his career, Barrette has presented several one-man comedy shows, including En spectacle avec Michel Barrette (1989), 100% Barrette (1997), Quelques excès (2000), 20 ans déjà, je me souviens (2004), and Michel Barrette, 100% neuf (2006). Quelques excès was particularly popular, selling 50,000 tickets within six months. He has hosted radio shows on stations like CKOI, CKMF, and CHMP-FM, and was a regular guest on Normand Brathwaite’s show Piment Fort in the 1990s. In 2005, he participated in a unique barter trade with Kyle MacDonald as part of the 'One Red Paperclip' project. Following the 1996 Saguenay Flood, Michel Barrette dedicated his time as a volunteer to support those affected. Michel Barrette has received Métrostar awards in both 2001 and 2002 for his work on KM/H . Currently, he is starring in Grand-papa Normand and relaunched his tour “Un mot, une histoire” in January 2025.