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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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Pierre-Yves Roy-Desmarais, comedian from Canada

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Jan 29, 2027 Canada

Pierre-Yves Roy-Desmarais

232K followers

Pierre-Yves Roy-Desmarais is a multifaceted entertainer from Laval, Quebec. He functions as a humorist, host, and actor, demonstrating considerable versatility within the Canadian entertainment landscape. His career encompasses various roles, including animator, director, editor, pianist, and guitarist, reflecting a broad range of skills. Roy-Desmarais’s comedic journey began with a unique style that blends stand-up comedy, burlesque elements, and original songs, frequently incorporating piano performance. This distinctive approach sets him apart within the comedy scene. Roy-Desmarais’s work has garnered significant recognition, particularly for his shows. "Jokes Chapeau Maman Magie Piano" has received multiple Olivier and Félix awards, including an Olivier Award for Show of the Year and a Félix Award for Comedy Show of the Year. He also earned an Olivier Award for Writer of the Year. Beyond live performances, Roy-Desmarais releases albums such as "Chansons," exploring genres including comedy, chanson, pop, folk, and chanson québécoise. Currently, he is touring Quebec with his first one-man show and has 15 concerts scheduled across Canada, continuing to connect with audiences throughout the country. His current touring production, 'Une année en un an,' represents a further evolution of his comedic style. The show combines stand-up, songs, and cheese, and features the collaborative talents of Mathieu Gratton and his son Benjamin Gratton. The emphasis within ‘Une année en un an’ is on chemistry, spontaneity, and the joy of performing, with the show playfully referencing a duration of 75 centimeters. Roy-Desmarais also contributes to the "Bye Bye" television show and hosts '14 000 millions de choses à savoir' on Radio-Canada, while collaborating on 'Véronique et les fantastiques' on Rouge FM. He previously presented a 'Spectacle 100% mode COVID' at Salle Maurice-O'Bready, an event that occurred in the past. Roy-Desmarais’s career demonstrates a consistent commitment to diverse creative endeavors. He continues to tour extensively, bringing his unique brand of humor and musicality to audiences across Quebec and Canada. He has many awards and is working on projects that make him important in Canadian comedy and entertainment. He is an artist who changes and grows.

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Nov 26, 2026 Ireland

Tommy Tiernan

219K followers

Tommy Tiernan, an Irish comedian, actor and writer, rose to fame through his stand‑up work, has hosted The Tommy Tiernan Show since 2017, and portrayed Gerry in the series Derry Girls between 2018 and 2022.

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Michael Mittermeier, comedian from Germany – satire, parody

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Nov 18, 2026 Germany

Michael Mittermeier

219K followers

Michael Mittermeier is a German comedian born on April 3, 1966, in Dorfen, Upper Bavaria. His father worked as an auctioneer, and he attended Gymnasium in Gars am Inn, earning his Abitur. He spent his childhood in Bavaria and initially aspired to be a rock musician, receiving piano and guitar lessons and performing as a street musician. Inspired by the American comedian Jerry Lewis, he began preparing material for performance around 1987 and first appeared on television at age 15 in 1981 on the ZDF show Scooter. Mittermeier studied political science and American studies at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, completing a master’s thesis on American stand-up comedy in 1994. He began his career with the comedy program 'Zapped' in 1996, which included parodies of German advertisements and the US series 'MacGyver.' The show toured extensively through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, achieving sold-out runs and earning him the Golden Europa award for comedy in 1997. He released a CD of 'Zapped!' in early 1997 and won the Prix Pantheon at Bonn’s German Spaß-und-Satire-Open in 1996. He has since released numerous comedy programs, including 'Wahnsinnlich' (1990), 'Zapped!' (1999), 'Back to Life' (2002), 'Paranoid' (2004), 'Safari' (2007), and 'Achtung, Baby!' (2010), as well as more recent shows like '#13' (2022) and 'Flashback – Die Rückkehr der Zukunft' (2024). Mittermeier’s work has garnered significant recognition, including the Deutscher Comedypreis for Best Comedian consecutively starting in 1999, winning it five times total. He has also received a Fernsehpreis der ARD (Golden Europe) award in 1998 and an ECHO award for 'best national Comedy-Star' in 2001. He has performed in New York comedy clubs and at international festivals, including the Cape Town International Comedy Festival in 2009. He is also known for popularizing the term 'Arschgeweih' and for his collaboration with Guano Apes on the single 'Kumba Yo!' under the name Mittermeier vs. Guano Babes. Currently, he hosts the TV show 'Find The Liar, Mittermeier' (BR) and is preparing his new program, 'OLDBOY …sind wir bald da?' which will premiere in 2027. He opened the 'Lucky Punch Comedy Club' in Munich in 2023 and a second location in Vienna in 2026, providing a platform for emerging comedians.

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Nov 17, 2026 Ireland

Dara Ó Briain

216K followers

Dara Ó Briain is an Irish comedian and television presenter currently based in the United Kingdom. Born on February 4, 1972, in Bray, County Wicklow, he was adopted and raised as an only child. He attended Coláiste Eoin secondary school and subsequently studied mathematics and theoretical physics at University College Dublin (UCD), where he also served as the auditor of the Literary and Historical Society and co-founded and co-edited The University Observer college newspaper. Alongside his studies, Ó Briain possessed considerable debating skills, culminating in a victory at the 1994 Irish Times National Debating Championship. Ó Briain's command of the Irish language is notable; he speaks only Irish with his father, a practice that underscores his family’s background, which includes a grandmother who joined the Irish Republican Army as a teenager. Ó Briain’s career began around 1994, encompassing both stand-up comedy and television work. Following graduation, he worked as a children's TV presenter at RTÉ. From 1998 to 2000, Ó Briain presented the panel show *Don’t Feed the Gondolas*, and he also hosted *It's a Family Affair* on RTÉ Television. His stand-up comedy quickly gained momentum, leading to extensive tours across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Notably, in 2005, his eighth show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe became the biggest-selling solo comedy show. He continued touring extensively, including a UK and Ireland tour in early 2006, and subsequent tours in 2010, 2015, and 2018. His 2012 tour, 'Craic Dealer,' was recorded for DVD. Within the United Kingdom, Dara Ó Briain is primarily recognized for hosting *Mock the Week*; his work on this program resulted in a BAFTA TV Award nomination in 2012. He has also hosted numerous other television programs, including Blockbusters , Robot Wars , Stargazing Live , Dara and Ed’s Great Big Adventure , and Dara Ó Briain’s Go 8Bit . He is a recognizable face on British and Irish television and previously hosted RTÉ 2’s The Panel , which was produced by Happy Endings Productions, a company he co-founded. The Panel received two IFTA nominations for Best Entertainment show. Ó Briain has also authored two books: *Tickling the English*, published in 2009, and *Beyond The Sky* in 2017, with the latter receiving a Blue Peter Book Award nomination. He is currently touring with his show 'So… Where Were We?', which won Best Tour at the 2023 Chortle Awards and continues to tour globally, with dates scheduled for Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, and Singapore in 2026.

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Viggo Venn, comedian from Norway – physical comedy

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Nov 15, 2026 Norway

Viggo Venn

212K followers

Viggo Venn is a Norwegian clown and comedian who has gained considerable recognition internationally. He received formal training at the École Philippe Gaulier, studying under Philippe Gaulier, which likely influenced his approach to physical comedy. Between 2019 and 2022, Venn participated in numerous tours alongside American comedian Zach Zucker, performing as the comedy duo 'Zach and Viggo'. The collaboration between them was fruitful, resulting in a Best Comedy win at the 2016 Brighton Fringe for their production, 'Thunderflop.' Furthermore, 'Thunderflop' received a Weekly Best Comedy award at the Adelaide Fringe in 2017. Venn’s solo work has also been acknowledged. 'The Life of Pepito' earned Venn nominations for the Best Comedy award at the Brighton Fringe in 2017, and subsequently at the Perth Fringe World in 2018. His talent continued to develop, leading to victory at the NATYS: New Acts of the Year Show in London in 2022, and a runner-up position in the Leicester Square Theatre's 'New Comedian of the Year' competition that same year. He helped start a clown show called 'Clownts' with John-Luke Roberts, Julia Masli and Sami Abu Wardeh. This showed his interest in different kinds of comedy. Viggo Venn’s career experienced a major turning point in 2023 when he emerged as the winner of the sixteenth season of Britain's Got Talent. As a result of this triumph, Venn was awarded a £250,000 prize and given an opportunity to showcase his talent at the Royal Variety Performance held at the Royal Albert Hall. Bruno Tonioli praised his physical comedy as world-class, drawing comparisons to Mr. Bean. Venn's performances aim to evoke laughter and emotion, incorporating movement and warmth into his act while exploring the intersection of beauty and strangeness. He currently has upcoming one-off shows and appearances, including a return of 'Zach & Viggo,' and plans for a Norwegian tour in 2026 with a new show called 'Viggo Venneløs.'

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May 28, 2027 Germany

Simon Stäblein

208K followers

Simon Stäblein is a German comedian and moderator, born on November 27, 1987, in Heustreu. He pursued business administration (BWL) studies in Cologne and subsequently worked as a certified business administrator (Diplom-Kaufmann). However, his career took a different direction when he began performing as a comedian in 2012. Stäblein's comedy style has gained recognition through various platforms. He made his television debut in early 2016 at the RTL Comedy Grand Prix and has since appeared on shows like NightWash and The Faisal Kawusi Show. His talent was further acknowledged with wins at the NDR Comedy Contest and the MDR Newcomer Award, Güldener August. He also received the Comedypreis Kleiner Hurz in April 2019 and the Golden Besen at the Stuttgarter Besen competition. From 2016 to 2018, he moderated the Uniklinik-Comedy at the Uniklinik RWTH Aachen and has been moderating NightWash live shows in Cologne since September 2018, as well as 1Live Hörsaal-Comedy since 2019. Stäblein’s work extends beyond television appearances and moderation. He toured with his first solo program, 'Heul doch!', from October 2017 through Germany. Since 2020, he has hosted the infotainment show 'Stäblein seine Themen' on ONE. His current tour, featuring the new program 'Ich schmeiß mich weg!', continues into 2024. He also hosts the podcast "Inside Comedy," interviewing comedians over four seasons comprising 46 episodes. Upcoming performances include sold-out shows in Munich (November 7, 2026), Vienna (November 13 and 14, 2026), and Mülheim a.d. Ruhr (November 5, 2026). He is also scheduled to perform in Freiburg im Breisgau in April 2027, and a show originally planned for February 19, 2027, has been relocated to the deutsche SchauSpielHaus due to renovations. Stäblein's performances often include his solo comedy show titled "Absolute Frechheit." He is openly gay and has been married since December 2017. Rescheduling of shows in Bern (to October 28, 2026) and Basel (to October 29, 2026) demonstrates the continued demand for his performances.

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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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Brad Garrett, comedian from the United States

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Nov 15, 2026 United States

Brad Garrett

198K followers

Brad H. Born on April 14, 1960, Brad Garrett, whose professional name is Gerstenfeld, is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He hails from a family with roots in Russia and Poland, as his grandparents were from those countries. Garrett's journey began in the early 1980s when he achieved initial success as a stand-up comedian. At age 23, he made an appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,' and subsequently opened for prominent performers like Diana Ross, Liza Minnelli, Frank Sinatra, and David Copperfield. He also secured the $100,000 grand champion prize in the comedy category of 'Star Search' in 1984. Throughout the late 1980s, Garrett appeared in minor and guest roles in both television and film. His career gained significant recognition when he began playing Robert Barone on 'Everybody Loves Raymond' from 1996 to 2005. This role earned him three Primetime Emmy Awards and critical acclaim. He also demonstrated his acting range by portraying Jackie Gleason in a 2002 television film, receiving an Emmy nomination for the performance. Beyond television and live comedy, Garrett’s vocal abilities have been utilized in animated films such as '2 Stupid Dogs' (voicing Big Dog), 'Casper' (1995), 'A Bug's Life' (1998), 'Finding Nemo' (2003), and 'Garfield' (2004); he also provided the voice for Eeyore in the Disney 'Winnie the Pooh' series. From 1985 to 1986, Garrett voiced Hulk Hogan in the animated television program 'Hulk Hogan’s Rock ‘n’ Wrestling'. Brad Garrett continues to be active in the entertainment industry. From 2006 to 2010, he starred as Eddie Stark in the sitcom 'Til Death,' and later appeared on 'Single Parents' from 2018 to 2020. He also helped create Disney+'s ‘Big Shot’ in 2021. In addition to his acting and comedy work, Brad Garrett operates a thriving business; he owns Brad Garrett's Comedy Club at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where he frequently performs. The club, often referred to as BGCC, features different comedians each night of the week, including Rudy Pavich on Mondays, Kristeen Von Hagen on Tuesdays, Michael Malone on Wednesdays through Saturdays, and Ralphie Roberts on Sundays. Anthony Bonazzo and Dave Landau are also featured comedians from Tuesdays through Sundays. The venue offers live music in its lounge every Friday starting at 6:30 PM, with no cover charge for the lounge entertainment, and Paul Ogata is associated with the club.

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Pascal Légitimus, comedian from France – sketch comedy

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Mar 12, 2027 France

Pascal Légitimus

198K followers

A French actor, comedian, and theatre director, Pascal Légitimus entered the world on March 13, 1959, in Paris’s 17th arrondissement. The grandson of comedian Darling Légitimus and nephew of television producer Gésip Légitimus, he has familial ties to a creative background. He also has connections to Étienne Légitimus and is a cousin of Laurent Voulzy. His mother, Madeleine Kambourian, was an Armenian theater costumer, while his father, Théo Légitimus, was an actor of Antillean descent with Ethiopian ancestry. This diverse lineage appears to have influenced his career path. Légitimus’s early involvement in theatre began at Claude-Bernard High School in Paris, where he gained recognition as an actor. In the mid-1970s, he co-founded a theater club with Éric Civanyan and Daniel Schick. He subsequently appeared on Le Petit Théâtre de Bouvard in the early 1980s as part of a group initially called 'Les Cinq de Bouvard'. He achieved significant success starting in 1985 as a member of the comedy group Les Inconnus, which also includes Didier Bourdon and Bernard Campan. The group is known for iconic sketches like ‘Rap-tout’ and ‘Télémagouilles,’ and they released the critically and commercially successful film Les Trois Frères in 1995, winning the César Award for Best First Film. He has been collaborating with Didier Bourdon and Bernard Campan for forty years. Beyond his work with Les Inconnus, Légitimus has pursued various creative endeavors. He wrote, directed, and produced the film Antilles sur Seine . From 1998 to 2003, he starred in the police series Crimes en série , and from 2006 to 2009, he played the patriarch in Les Tricheurs . He has also directed plays such as Plus si affinités and currently stars in Non à l'argent! starting in 2017. In 2011, he performed a stand-up show called Alone Man Show . He is now appearing in Le Duplex , which premiered in February 2024 and will return on September 12, 2024, at the Théâtre de Paris, as well as Le Bémol and Vols au Musée de la Croûte . A book, La Bible des Inconnus , chronicling their forty years of work together, is scheduled for publication on October 2, 2025. He also participates in a webinar called 'Bas les Masques' with Roméo Cournal and has a passion for seashells.

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Feb 2, 2027 Denmark

Sofie Hagen

195K followers

Sofie Hagen is a London-based Danish stand-up comedian, author, podcaster, and fat acceptance campaigner. Born on November 10, 1988, in Copenhagen, Denmark, she was raised by her mother in Søndersø. From 2005 to 2008, she attended Allerød Gymnasium, studying STX, Spanish, and Political Science. Initially, she studied Russian at university in Copenhagen with the intention of becoming an international social worker. Hagen began performing stand-up comedy in Danish in Copenhagen in 2010. In September 2012, she relocated to London and began performing frequently in English. Her talent was soon apparent, leading to appearances as a finalist in multiple new act contests that year, such as the Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year competition, the Funny Women Awards, and the Piccadilly Comedy Club New Act competition. She attended the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time in 2013, winning the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year award that same year. Her comedy style incorporates experiences from her teenage years, including being a fan of the Irish boyband Westlife; she wrote fanfiction and even appeared on a TV 2 program as a devoted fan. Her career reached a significant milestone in 2015 when her debut hour show, 'Bubblewrap,' premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The show received overwhelmingly positive reviews and earned her the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer. She continued to perform solo shows, with 'Shimmer Shatter' following in 2016. Hagen has also written two books and co-founded the fat activist group FedFront with Andrea Storgaard Brok in spring 2017. She identifies as non-binary and is neurodivergent. Her work often strives to create welcoming spaces for audiences, demonstrated by her efforts to allow pre-show contact and request gender-neutral toilets at venues. Hagen has performed on BBC Radio 1 and appeared in the Zulu Comedy Galla in 2012. She published 'Får jeg nogensinde sex igen?' (Will I Ever Have Sex Again?) in 2025. Currently, she is scheduled to perform at numerous locations throughout 2026 and 2027, including the Soho Theatre in London, Bremen Teater in Copenhagen, and venues across Europe.

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Phil Roy, comedian from Canada – improv, physical comedy

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Mar 19, 2027 Canada

Phil Roy

189K followers

Phil Roy is a Quebecois comedian, also working as a television and radio host and an actor. He is a prominent figure in Quebec humor, recognized for his energetic stage presence and improvisation skills. His comedy combines personal anecdotes with observations of daily life, creating dynamic and warm encounters for audiences. These performances are characterized by a fast pace and an immediate connection with those present, often evoking emotion and contributing to a memorable experience. His creative universe is considered constantly evolving. Roy’s career extends beyond stand-up, as evidenced by his participation in the game show Le Maître du Jeu . He appeared in 13 episodes of the program, winning 23% of the episodes he competed in. During his appearances, he accumulated a total of 179 points, starting with a base score of 175 and earning an additional four bonus points. Notably, no points were deducted from his final score, with points ranging from 0 to 17 during individual tasks. This information is documented within an archive database. Beyond his professional life, Roy maintains a close relationship with Virginie Gascon Lauzon, whom he formalized his union with in October 2018. They began living together in January 2019 and became engaged in October 2020. Billie, born in 2021, and Cléo, born in 2023, are their two daughters. Humor is an integral part of their relationship, and they enjoy clowning around with each other. They also share a love for spending time outdoors and engaging in physical activities such as swimming, incorporating these into their daily lives. Tickets for Phil Roy’s shows are available through Billets.ca, though the website is not affiliated with him or his representatives. His ability to transition between chaotic and intimate moments on stage contributes to the unique quality of his performances, allowing audiences to be transported by his style. He continues to perform and engage with audiences, solidifying his position within Quebec’s comedic landscape.

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