Canadian Stand Up Comedians, Comedy Improv, Stand Up Acts, List Booker

Stand Up Comedian Joey Elias
In his 11 years experience, Joey has appeared 6 times at Montreal's International Comedy Festival "Just For Laughs". His two gala performances have been televised. Joey has also appeared on his own Canadian National TV special "Comedy Now!".

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Stand Up Comedian Gerry Barrett
Gerry “The Big Bear” Barrett, an Ojibway from the Saugeen First Nation in Ontario, is a stand-up comedian, broadcaster and actor, currently living in Winnipeg. The Big Bear is known for his biting political satire, pop culture references, skits and live music.

Stand Up Comedian Jason Beck
Jason Beck is a Winnipeg comedian and former journalist who first broke into stand-up in the late 90s and has developed a reputation for wry wit, quick one liners and over-the-top song parodies. His material is clean, friendly and topical while entirely based on real life experiences.

Stand Up Comedian Bob Beddow
Since hitting the live comedy scene in 1996, Bob Beddow has been wowing audiences with homespun humor... His story telling style, and easy going nature bring people into his world. From Birth to Death, and everything in between, Bob will show you the real circle of life.

Stand Up Comedian Big Daddy Tazz
It was high school that Big Daddy Tazz realized his natural ability to make people laugh. After falling on his face his teacher asked what he was trying to prove. Tazz quickly answered "Gravity!" Laughter erupted, and thus the saga began.

Stand Up Comedian Steve Brinder
Not only is Steve Brinder one of Canada’s finest stand-up comedians, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. His warm engaging personality is reflected in his performing. Steve is a person of many talents. As well as being a stand up comedian Steve is a school teacher, a TV host, a TV reporter and an actor.

Stand Up Comedian Mike Bullard
Ever since he was old enough to stay up to watch Johnny Carson on "The Tonight Show", Mike Bullard has wanted to be a talk show host. In 1997, after ten years on the standup circuit, Mike's highly rated prime-time talk show "Open Mike with Mike Bullard" was launched on The Comedy Network.

Stand Up Comedian Todd Butler!
Anyone who has experienced a Todd Butler performance knows they've seen one of the most dynamic, innovative and talented performers in Canada.

Stand Up Comedian Dave Broadfoot
As a public speaker, Dave's presentations are incisive, humorous perspectives on the topics audiences are most concerned with. From world events to daily events.

Stand Up Comedian Brent Butt
Brent Butt is often referred to as "one of the funniest men in the country". His unique brand of stand-up comedy has taken him from coast to coast many times over, performing in every province in Canada.

Stand Up Comedian Lars Callieou
Lars Callieou was named the Funniest New Comedian in Edmonton in 2004 when he won the Comedy Idol competition. First prize was a trip to Toronto where he competed again and was named the Funniest New Comedian in Alberta.

Stand Up Comedian Bill Carr
Bill Carr earns rave reviews with convention audiences as a humorous keynote speaker and after-dinner entertainer.

Stand Up Comedian Evan Carter
Evan Carter is a Toronto based stand-up comedian, show host and MC. For three decades Evan has been successfully mining all three of these live entertainment veins. His versatility, experience and professionalism has served him well and Carter can move easily from concert halls

Stand Up Comedian Rick Currie
He played to a packed house at the Toronto People's Comedy Festival, and an invitation to play the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal came soon after. Other highlights include two appearances on CBC Radio's "Madly off in All Directions", and a few appearances on the Comedy Network's "Club 54".

Stand Up Comedian Roman Danylo
Roman Danylo, is a stand-up comic, improviser, actor, and writer from Western Canada. Roman's one man show combines these skills in a fast paced, hilarious evening perfect for any occasion. Before every event Roman gathers information from the organizers and customizes a show for their audience.

Stand Up Comedian Herb Dixon
What do you get when you combine hilarious comedy and sound impressions? Herb Dixon!

Stand Up Comedian Jon Dore
Ottawa-born comedian and host Jon Dore spent three years co-hosting Rogers Television's Daytime sharpening his skills to a fine point. For his work, creativity and quick improv skills, he received the Impression Award for best on-air personality in 2001.

Stand Up Comedian Harry Doupe
While not really being the pride of anywhere, Harry Doupe was born and raised in the small town of Fort Langley, British Columbia (the first capital of the province). An award winning comic and writer,

Stand Up Comedian Scott Dumas
Within six months he was performing comedy shows, he was a finalist in the Alberta’s Search for Funniest New Comic in 1999, and has showcased for the Just For Laughs in 2001, 2004 and 2007.

Stand Up Comedian Derek Edwards
Derek Edwards is proof positive that you can take the boy out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the boy.

Stand Up Comedian Jebb Fink
Jebb Fink was born in Los Angeles, California. In 1988 he became an American living in Canada. This was the genesis of the show he subsequently created for CBC Television, the Gemini award winning hit "An American in Canada". He has appeared on CBC television's Comics! As well as Comedy Now!

Stand Up Comedian Glen Foster
Glen Foster has been a headliner on the Canadian comedy circuit for over fifteen years. He has also performed in The United States, Great Britain and Australia.

Stand Up Comedian Denis Grignon
In his 20 + years as a comedian, he's always been more comfortable with an act that works above the neck, not below the belt. It's what his clients are more comfortable with, too – whether they're major corporations and organizations, small, rural groups, or educators.

Stand Up Comedian Andrew Grose
Andrew Grose is a Canadian comedy veteran with some of the most impressive credentials in the industry. In addition to over 15 years of live performances in comedy clubs and festivals he has made his mark on national television in Canada.

Stand Up Comedian Adam Growe
An incredibly accomplished comedian, Adam Growe has appeared on CBS's Star Search, starred in his own Just for Laughs Gala, as well as his own Comedy NOW! special on CTV and The Comedy Network.

Stand Up Comedian Geri Hall
After a quick rise to the Second City Main stage, Geri has gone on to perform in countless film and television roles, including Ken Finkelman's At The Hotel, the Miramax feature Shall We Dance starring Richard Gere, and the CBC's Little Mosque on The Prairie and The Mercer Report.

Stand Up Comedian Marty Hanenberg
Marty started his career in Calgary, Alberta as a member of The Loose Moose Theatre Company. There he displayed his improv skills by being part of championship theatresports teams in tournaments across the country.

Stand Up Comedian Scott Harris
"Stand-up veteran Scott Harris defies all comedy rules. He can work, squeaky clean, if necessary, making him a favorite with the corporate set. And it pays off, because he's able to bend to fit the format. But mainly, he wants to give the people what they want.

Stand Up Comedian Terry Hollas
After years of working on the air in various small towns throughout western Canada, Terry has made a seamless transformation from a sit-down disc jockey to a stand up comedian. Ironically, those same towns where he once worked radio, he now performs comedy.

Stand Up Comedian Larry Horowitz
For organizations, Larry offers a number of comedic presentations and seminars as well as being an effective speaker providing clean, contemporary humor that will knock your socks off.

Dennis Hull
Dennis Hull's personality and comedic style have made him a well-known and sought after speaker, master of ceremonies and head table guest.

Stand Up Comedian Jeff Irwin
Jeff Irwin has been across Canada and much of the Eastern United States performing for conventions and private events for a multitude of corporations and groups at everything from motivational speaking to fund raisers to retirements.

Stand Up Comedian Steve Ivings
Jack Nicholson describing his first date, Jimmy Stewart giving diet tips, Sean Connery expressing his love for the Scottish sport of curling... It's all part of the fun when Steve Ivings unleashes his repertoire of over one hundred celebrity impressions onstage. Television personalities, Politicians, movie stars, everybody's a target for Steve's quick wit and bang-on impressions.

Comedy Magician Perry James
With over 17 years of experience and more then 2,000 performances , Perry James has been entertaining audiences from coast to coast. His stellar performances have amused and amazed people of all ages, cultures, and social backgrounds.

Musical Comedian Dean Jenkinson
Since starting his comedy career over a decade ago, this young veteran has gone on to television appearances on The Comedy Network’s “Comedy at Club 54” and Global’s “Comedy on Stage”. In 1998, he was featured in his own 30-minute episode of CBC’s “COMICS!”

Musical Comedian Johnny Johnston
Johnny "Bagpipes" Johnston shows the world what happens when rock & roll meets the pipes, hilarious comedy and a good time for all.

Stand Up Comedian Peter Kelamis
When is a comedian not just a comedian? When he's also an actor. But seriously, folks, despite his rocket-like success as a stand-up comic, Peter Kelamis has always been something of a dramatist.

Stand Up Comedian Tim Koslo
Tim has been delighting audiences internationally for 12 years with his Bizarre Brand of Comedy. You'll see his mastered dialects, witty prop interplay, and his impressive electric guitar routines that even Van Halen would be proud of.

Stand Up Comedian Elvira Kurt
Everyone in Canada knows Elvira as the host of The Comedy Network's "Popcultured!", but there's so much more to her... The Second City Alumnus has had many years of comedic success in Canada and the U.S. Elvira has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and her comedy specials have aired on Comedy Central, HBO, Showtime, CTV, CBC and The Comedy Network.

Stand Up Comedian Sylvain Larocque
Sylvain Larocque is one of Canada's fastest rising stars, both as a writer and as a comedian. His versatility as a performer enables him to work in many ways… he can be an endearing host, and can also write hilarious comedic material.

Stand Up Comedian Craig Lauzon
Craig Lauzon is one of Canada's top character performers. His characterizations have been described as "great Canadian comedy, quick and snarky with surreal moments of brilliance!" (John Doyle, The Globe and Mail).

Stand Up Comedian Dan Licoppe
Dan is a highly sought after professional stand up comedian, writer and trainer/coach who headlines corporate events and clubs. He specializes in performing clean, clever comedy for corporate events or club appearances.

Stand Up Comedian Vic Lippucci
Vic Lippucci is a professional stand-up comic and MC. Nicknamed by his colleagues as “Pooch”, his stage persona is a mix of written material combined with his background in improv, which guarantees no 2 shows are alike.

Stand Up Comedian Tom Liske
What happens when you take a guitar picking boy from Manitoba, send him down to school in Los Angeles only to return him to live in Saskatchewan? The answer: you get the self-deprecating, sly sarcasm, musical prairie wit of Mr. Tom Liske.

Stand Up Comedian Cory Mack
Cory Mack is a very popular headliner with a unique brand of prairie sass. She's been a hit as a headliner and MC with audiences across Canada for 18 years - in fine comedy clubs and theatres; and at conventions, weddings, corporate parties and fundraisers.

Stand Up Comedian Daryl Makk
Described by CBC radio as "A friendly redneck with knowledge and he’s not afraid to use it" he is a hit where ever he goes. Audiences love as he barbecues up social sacred cows and serves them up as a plate full of laughs!! His one hour "Comedy Now" special was selected to kick off season 8 of the award winning show.

Stand Up Comedian Bette MacDonald
Bette MacDonald is a Gemini award winning actress who has been performing on television, radio and on stages across the country for over twenty years. Her one woman shows have introduced sold-out audiences to a host of characters led by future Prime Minister Mary Morrison.

Stand Up Comedian Mike MacDonald!
He is fast, funny and probably the best veteran of the North American funnyman circuit. In addition to his successful and well received live performances all over North America, Mike MacDonald has appeared in such TV shows as The Late Show with David Letterman and the Arsenio Hall Show.

Stand Up Comedian Tracey MacDonald
Already a star in Canada, Tracey exploded onto the American Comedy Scene after her first week in L.A. She was a four time Two Hundred Thousand Dollar winner on CBS's New Star Search with Host Arsenio Hall. Beating out seven of the Top Comedians in the United States She signed a Two Year Sitcom Development Deal with CBS.

Stand Up Comedian Kevin McGrath
Kevin McGrath has been providing laughs in Canada for over 20 years. He has appeared in almost every Canadian College and University in Canada and knows what it takes to “stir the soup” so to speak. He starts big and only gets bigger as the show progresses.

Stand Up Comedian Terry McGurrin
Terry McGurrin is the only performer to have been nominated for Canadian Comedy Awards in three separate categories: Stand Up Comedy, Television Writing, and Television Directing.

Stand Up Comedian Howard Mickoski
Howard has been performing stand-up comedy for over six years. He has performed in clubs, charity events, corporate functions and major comedy festivals around the world.

Stand Up Comedian Howie Miller
Howie Miller has been hailed as one of the funniest Native American comedians and actors on television today. He is a First Nation Descendant of the Cree Nation and was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Stand Up Comedian Billy Mitchell
A most versatile performer. Clean enough for day-time TV, Billy can also handle the toughest crowds and the strangest situations. He's custom-written material for gastroenterologists, oenophiles and software publishers, amused the American Trade Consulate and upset the US Air Force.

Stand Up Comedian Chris Monlineux
Chris has worked as a professional stand-up comedian since 1986, and headlined at shows across North America and the Caribbean. His unique style is inteligent and oddly insightful, filled with accents, impressions, stories, observations and a healthy dose of physical comedy as well.

Stand Up Comedian Maynard Morrison
One of Cape Breton’s busiest theatrical performers, Maynard Morrison is best known for his longtime contribution as a founding member and headline performer of the Cape Breton Summertime Revue, Eastern Canada’s longest running musical comedy revue.

Stand Up Comedian Cris Nannarone
In October 1990, Cris took on a whole new challenge when he entered the world of STAND-UP COMEDY. "My friends always told me to do it, they dared me, so their responsible. When it goes well, I take credit, when it doesn't, I blame THEM".

Stand Up Comedian Tim Nutt
Tim Nutt pushes comedy to explosive new levels and dimensions. He expertly explores the hilarity in everyday life. You'll delight to his bizarre concepts and twisted viewpoints, all delivered with extra-planetary talent.

Stand Up Comedian Alan Park
A cross between a stand-up comic and sit-down satirist, Alan Park is a regular cast member on CBC's Air Farce LIVE. Alan's commentaries have quickly become one of the most anticipated segments of the show as he mocks reality and digs behind the headlines to find the vein of humour or the object of weird but witty attack.

Stand Up Comedian Steve Patterson
Between1999-2004 Patterson performed non-stop across Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom with additional stops in the United States and the United Arab Emirates. He also began an illustrious streak as being the only non-Maritime comic to be invited to the Halifax Comedyfest four consecutive years

Stand Up Comedian Gord Paynter
For a young adult who dreamed of becoming a comedian, blindness was the worst thing that could ever happen – or so it would seem. But not for Gord Paynter. It wasn’t until he lost his sight due to diabetes, that Gord was able to realize his dreams.

Stand Up Comedian Jody Peters
Jody Peters is an adopted black man raised by white [Mennonite] folks on a farm in Saskatchewan… Charming, likeable and energetic, his unique world-view is as endearing as it is funny.” - Just for Laughs

Stand Up Comedian Bob Robertson
Bob Robertson is one of Canada’s premier after-dinner entertainers with a resume of hundreds of performances from coast to coast in Canada. As well as entertaining at corporate and community events, in February 1987 he joined forces with Linda Cullen to begin a CBC Radio series called “Double Exposure”.

Stand Up Comedian Tony Quinn
Tony Quinn can be best described as a renaissance entertainer. He is one of the very few who can accomplish all that he does - alone on stage.

Stand Up Comedian Mike Simmonds
Known as The Universal Blind Comic Mike Simmonds lights the stage with a unique perspective as a blind comedian. One feature unites all of his audiences, laughter, and plenty of it.

Stand Up Comedian Meg Soper
Professional speaker and comedienne Meg Soper is recognized as one of the premiere motivators on life balance in Canada. With her unique perspective on life, she captivates her audiences and leaves them feeling enlightened and entertained.

Stand Up Comedian Frank Spadone
"As a child, Frank showed his comedic side early in life, imitating people (famous or not) and doing various accents. The real test came when Frank was to imitate his High School principal at a team pep rally in front of the whole school. Would he get a laugh? Would he get suspended? Talk about pressure!

Stand Up Comedian Winston Spear
Winston Spear is a unique comedian with a deep deadpan delivery who has been called the King of the Obscure. Although his slightly disturbed sensibility makes him a sure-fire hit, there is a certain charisma that endears Winston Spear to audiences when he performs.

Stand Up Comedian Brian Stollery
When you book Brian Stollery, you won’t just get another comedian doing a canned act. You will get a one-on-one consultation with Mr. Stollery where he will take the time and make the effort to find out about your event. Mr. Stollery will then write comedy material specific for your function, always careful to never offend or embarrass.

Stand Up Comedian Ken Valgardson
So why did this normal kid dabble in the standup arts over 25 years ago to become a full time comedian and a full time teacher? Ken didn't mean to let his mother down by going to the dark side, but he likes comedy and he is good at it, he likes teaching and he is good at it also.

Stand Up Comedian John Wing
What can be said about John that hasn't already been said by a score of reporters, reviewers, and loan sharks? John Wing Jr. was born during the Diefenbaker administration and grew up in Sarnia, Ontario. His comedy career began in Toronto in 1980, and by the mid-80s he was headlining clubs across North America.

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