"Big Night Out"". Reeves co-wrote the show with Mortimer under his real name, Jim Moir, which is also the name given to his character. The show was produced as a pilot for Channel 4's ""Bunch of Five"" season - the network's own version of the BBC's ""Comedy Playhouse"", in which new sitcom ideas were tried out. Out of the five pilots that were broadcast, only one - a Frank Skinner sitcom entitled ""Blue Heaven"" - was made into a full series. The show co-starred several comedians and actors who were unknown at the time, but had worked with Reeves and"
"Vic Reeves James Roderick Moir (born 24 January 1959), better known by the stage name Vic Reeves, is an English comedian, artist, actor and television presenter, best known for his double act with Bob Mortimer as Vic and Bob. He is known for his surreal sense of humour. In 2003, Reeves and Mortimer were listed in ""The Observer"" as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy. In a 2005 poll to find the ""Comedians' Comedian"", Reeves and Mortimer were voted the eighth greatest comedy act ever by fellow comedians and comedy insiders. After school, Reeves undertook an apprenticeship"
"Vic and Bob Vic and Bob, also known as Reeves and Mortimer, are a British comedy double act consisting of Vic Reeves (born 24 January 1959, real name James Roderick Moir) and Bob Mortimer (born 23 May 1959). They have written and starred in several comedy programmes on British television since 1990, with Reeves having made his first TV appearance in 1986. Reeves and Mortimer's comedy combines absurd, visually and verbally inventive material with traditional comedy double act staples such as violent, cartoonish slapstick (the duo frequently engage in escalating fights with large frying pans, baseball bats, hammers, etc.), often"
"a double act, though they have also worked alone or in collaboration with other people. (For Reeves' work outside of the Reeves & Mortimer double act, see Vic Reeves. For Mortimer's work, see Bob Mortimer.) Jim Moir's comedy career began in New Cross, London, in the mid-1980s. Having tried out various stage names, he settled on ""Vic Reeves"" and began a show called ""Vic Reeves' Big Night Out"" at The Goldsmiths Tavern. There he met and began working with Bob Mortimer, and the show then moved to a bigger venue, the Albany Theatre in Deptford, in 1989. The show began"
"March 2009. On 17 November 2010, Jim Noir released a new six-track EP titled ""Zooper Dooper"". On 17 September 2012, Noir released his third full-length studio album Jimmy's Show, composed of the best songs taken from his members-only Noir Club releases spanning the years 2010-2012. Several of Noir's songs have been featured on television programs or adapted for commercials. Every month, a new EP or demo album was given away for free through the official Jim Noir newsletter Noir Club. Jim Noir Jim Noir (born 1982) is the stage name of Alan Roberts, an English singer-songwriter from Davyhulme, Greater Manchester."
"Bill Maher William Maher (; born January 20, 1956) is an American comedian, political commentator and television host. He is known for the HBO political talk show ""Real Time with Bill Maher"" (2003–present) and the similar late-night show called ""Politically Incorrect"" (1993-2002), originally on Comedy Central and later on ABC. Maher is known for his sarcastic attitude, political satire and sociopolitical commentary. He targets many topics including religion, politics, bureaucracy, political correctness and the mass media. Maher supports the legalization of cannabis and same-sex marriage. His critical views of religion were the basis for the 2008 documentary film ""Religulous"". He"
"Mortimer and Lisa Clark formed their own production company, Pett Productions, which has produced several television programs that have featured one or both comedians. In 2015, Vic and Bob received the Aardman Slapstick Visual Comedy Award for their significant contributions to the world of visual comedy. Vic and Bob Vic and Bob, also known as Reeves and Mortimer, are a British comedy double act consisting of Vic Reeves (born 24 January 1959, real name James Roderick Moir) and Bob Mortimer (born 23 May 1959). They have written and starred in several comedy programmes on British television since 1990, with Reeves"
"Janeiro, musical acts and guest comedians. As himself Jimeoin Jimeoin (; born James Eoin Stephen Paul McKeown, 24 January 1966) is an Irish stand-up comedian and actor. He rose to prominence in Australia in the early 1990s, and had his own TV show. He came to UK public attention between 2005 and 2008 while performing an ""over the top"" comedy tour of Australia's outback and major cities, which was filmed for the BBC Northern Ireland documentary ""Jimeoin Down Under"". He has also gained international recognition and is a frequent performer at comedy festivals, including the world's biggest arts festival, Edinburgh"
"Jim Jefferies (comedian) Geoff James Nugent (born 14 February 1977), known professionally as Jim Jefferies (and previously Jim Jeffries), is an Australian stand-up comedian, political commentator, actor, and writer. Alongside his stand-up comedy, Jefferies is best known for his work in American television, creating and starring in the FX sitcom ""Legit"" from 2013–2014 and Comedy Central's late-night comedy ""The Jim Jefferies Show"" since 2017. Born in Sydney, Australia, as Geoff James Nugent, he initially took the stage name Jim Jeffries but amended the last name to Jefferies to avoid confusion with a similarly named American performer. His father was a"
"Jerry Minor Jerry C. Minor (born October 4, 1969) is an American actor, comedian and writer known for his comedic roles in numerous television programs such as ""Mr. Show"", ""Saturday Night Live"", ""Trigger Happy TV"", ""Delocated"", ""Brickleberry"", ""Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"", ""Crossballs"", ""The Hotwives of Orlando"", ""Carpoolers"", ""Community"", and ""Lucky Louie"". Minor was born in Memphis, Tennessee and grew up in Flint, Michigan. Minor was raised as a Jehovah's Witness during most of his youth. Later in life, after rejecting his Jehovah's Witness upbringing, Minor was shunned by some members of his family. He began doing stand-up comedy and writing/performing with"
"in 1999. He met his second wife, Nancy Sorrell, in 2001, and the couple married on 25 January 2003. Sorrell gave birth to twin girls Beth and Nell at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent, on 25 May 2006. Reeves lives in Charing, near Ashford. He buried his classic Austin A40 Somerset car in his back garden, as shown on the BBC's 1997 ""Omnibus"" documentary ""A Film Of Reeves & Mortimer"". Vic Reeves James Roderick Moir (born 24 January 1959), better known by the stage name Vic Reeves, is an English comedian, artist, actor and television presenter, best known"
"Jimeoin Jimeoin (; born James Eoin Stephen Paul McKeown, 24 January 1966) is an Irish stand-up comedian and actor. He rose to prominence in Australia in the early 1990s, and had his own TV show. He came to UK public attention between 2005 and 2008 while performing an ""over the top"" comedy tour of Australia's outback and major cities, which was filmed for the BBC Northern Ireland documentary ""Jimeoin Down Under"". He has also gained international recognition and is a frequent performer at comedy festivals, including the world's biggest arts festival, Edinburgh Fringe where he made his debut in 1993"
"Vic Reeves Big Night Out Vic Reeves Big Night Out was a cult British comedy stage show and later TV series which ran on Channel 4 for two series in 1990 and 1991, as well as a New Year special. Its live incarnation marked the beginnings of the collaboration between Vic Reeves (real name Jim Moir) and Bob Mortimer and started their Reeves and Mortimer (also known informally as Vic and Bob) comedy double act. The show was later acknowledged as a seminal force in British comedy throughout the 1990s and which continues to the present day. Arguably the most"
"J. B. Smoove Jerry Angelo Brooks (born December 16, 1964), is an American actor, writer, comedian and voice actor. He performs stand up under the name J. B. Smoove. He started his career off with the television series ""Def Comedy Jam"" in 1995. He plays Leon on the HBO series ""Curb Your Enthusiasm"". He also starred on the CBS sitcom ""The Millers"" from 2013 to 2015. He portrayed a fictionalized version of himself on the BET improv-comedy reality television parody ""Real Husbands of Hollywood"". Smoove was born in Plymouth, North Carolina, to parents Floyd and Elizabeth Brooks. From the time"
"Schumer"" In 2015, Jim was on the season finale of ""Louie"" and was submitted for an Emmy nomination for ""Best Guest Star."" He will be on the current season of ""Inside Amy Schumer"". In 2016, he released two comedy specials, ""I'm Your Savior"" was a critically acclaimed one-man show about his life and the death of his ex-girlfriend. His second special released the same year, ""A Simple Man"" debuted at number one on the comedy charts. Jim Florentine James ""Jim"" Florentine (born August 18, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, author and television personality. He is best known for"
"Jimmy Jones (comedian) Albert Simmonds (born 9 February 1938), better known by the stage name Jimmy Jones, is an English stand-up comedian, with a reputation for being outspoken. Jones was born as Albert Simmonds, on 9 February 1938 in Southampton, England. He grew up in Rainham, Essex, attending a Catholic school, and initially wanting to train as a priest. Jones's autobiography, ""Now This is a Very True Story"" (), written with the aid of Garry Bushell, was published in 2010. Jones first appeared on stage in 1962 at the Dagenham Working Men's Club, on the same bill as Max Bygraves."
"talent"" while sending condolences to his family. Nabors' successes have earned him accolades. Nabors recorded 28 albums and numerous singles; three have been certified either gold or platinum by the RIAA. Jim Nabors James Thurston Nabors (June 12, 1930 – November 30, 2017) was an American actor, singer, and comedian. He was born and raised in Sylacauga, Alabama, but he moved to southern California because of his asthma. He was discovered by Andy Griffith while working at a Santa Monica nightclub, and he later joined ""The Andy Griffith Show"" as Gomer Pyle. The character proved popular, and Nabors was given"
"Jim Bowen James Brown Whittaker (born Peter Williams; 20 August 1937 – 14 March 2018), known professionally as Jim Bowen, was an English stand-up comedian and television personality. He was the long-time host of the ITV game show ""Bullseye"", which he presented from its beginning in 1981 through to the end of its original run in 1995. Bowen grew up in Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire, and went to Accrington Grammar School. In his early adulthood, he became a teacher, and took part in local dramatic groups. He eventually devoted himself to comedy full-time, having been influenced by Ken Dodd, and first appeared"
"Irish comedian Martin Mor on his upper right arm as the result of a lost bet. He also has designs representing his love of video games and trainers as well as portraits of Mick Foley and Ron Burgundy. Jim Smallman Jim Smallman (born 11 May 1978 in Leicestershire, England) is a stand-up comedian, radio presenter, professional wrestling promoter, blogger and voice-over artist. Smallman attended school in Hinckley, and went on to De Montfort University, graduating with a first-class Honours degree in English Literature. Smallman first entered into comedy at the age of 27, whilst working at the head office of"
"John Bair John D. Bair is an American actor and stand-up comic. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Connecticut, Bair is the youngest of four sons. John D. Bair studied at Stella Adler Conservatory in New York City. Bair trained in comedy at The Manhattan Punchline and The New York Comedy Institute, and honed his skills at New York comedy clubs including Caroline's On Broadway and Don't Tell Mama. His first skit on ""Saturday Night Live"" (SNL) was ""Carl's Quik-Stop"" which featured newbie Chris Farley. Carl Mueller (played by host George Steinbrenner) couldn't find the nerve to fire his lazy"
"Bass, Bg Vocals<br> Allison Woest: Rhythm Guitar<br> Eric See: Drums Jim Breuer James E. Breuer (born June 21, 1967) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, musician, and radio host. He was a cast member on ""Saturday Night Live"" from 1995 to 1998 and starred in the film ""Half Baked"". Breuer was born and raised in Valley Stream, New York. His father was a veteran of World War II. Breuer's career began on the little-known ""Uptown Comedy Club"" weekly television show, based in Harlem, New York. He then joined the a cast of ""Saturday Night Live"" from 1995 to 1998. On"
"Victoria and for many other high end cruise lines. When not working on the high seas, Jeff is a season ticket holder at QPR. Jeff Stevenson (comedian) Jeff Stevenson (born 3 March 1961, Hammersmith, England) is an English comedian and actor. Stevenson was born in 1961 in Hammersmith, London. He attended Barbara Speake Stage school in his teens and Phil Collins' mother June was his first agent. A comedian and actor, Stevenson appeared in the 1976 film ""Bugsy Malone"", playing the part of Louis (under his real name Jeffrey Stevens). He later played the Stag comedian at Rodney Trotter's stag"
"Canadian pop star Justin Bieber - although he says that they have never met - a fact mentioned many times, including in his Edinburgh Fringe show ""obviously adopted"". Bobby Mair Bobby Mair is a Canadian stand-up comedian based in London, England who has appeared on ""The Hour"", ""Russell Howard's Good News"", ""Sweat the Small Stuff"", ""Virtually Famous"", ""Never Mind the Buzzcocks"", ""Sam Delaney's News Thing"" and ""8 Out of 10 Cats"". Mair won the Laughing Horse New Act Of The Year competition in 2012. He has supported the likes of Jerry Sadowitz, Doug Stanhope and Bill Burr. Mair was adopted."
"a line of rum ""Ron de Jeremy"" to which he lent his name (""ron"" being Spanish for ""rum""). Television ads for the rum featuring Jeremy proclaim that it's rum ""Ron Style"". – directed by John Frankenheimer Ron Jeremy Ronald Jeremy Hyatt (born March 12, 1953), better known by the stage name Ron Jeremy, is an American pornographic actor, filmmaker, actor, and stand-up comedian. Nicknamed ""The Hedgehog"", Jeremy was ranked by ""AVN"" at No. 1 in their ""50 Top Porn Stars of All Time"" list. Jeremy has also made a number of non-pornographic media appearances, and director Scott J. Gill filmed"
"reported to have remained as such. Matt Kennedy Gould Matt Kennedy Gould (born October 4, 1975) is an American former television personality. He rose to prominence in 2003, when he was the protagonist of ""The Joe Schmo Show"", a fake reality show in which, unbeknownst to him, all the participants but Gould were actors portraying broad reality show participant archetypes. Gould is a native of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1999 with a degree in speech communications. Gould attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, but dropped out prior to completion. After dropping out,"
"Joe Rock Joe Rock (December 25, 1893 – December 5, 1984) was an American movie producer, director, actor, and screenwriter best remembered today for producing a series of 12 two reel comedies starring Stan Laurel in the 1920s. After infantry service in World War I, Rock began his film career as a comedian in silent films working under his real name, Joe Simburg — he had a broad grin and protruding ears, which gave him a comical appearance – but soon found greater success as a producer. Joe Rock began his career as a stunt double for Mary Pickford, A"
"Jim Breuer James E. Breuer (born June 21, 1967) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, musician, and radio host. He was a cast member on ""Saturday Night Live"" from 1995 to 1998 and starred in the film ""Half Baked"". Breuer was born and raised in Valley Stream, New York. His father was a veteran of World War II. Breuer's career began on the little-known ""Uptown Comedy Club"" weekly television show, based in Harlem, New York. He then joined the a cast of ""Saturday Night Live"" from 1995 to 1998. On ""SNL"", Breuer's characters included ""Goat Boy"" (who hosted the fictional"
"videos resulting in Mr. Lobo challenging Chris Jericho and subsequently beating him at a thumb wrestling match in a video featuring Chris Perguidi. Mr. Lobo later recounts the events and ultimately has another confrontation with a ""pseudo Jericho"" in a live reunion of Mr. Lobo's old comedy troupe ""The Moe Bettermann Show"". Mr. Lobo Erik Lobo (born November 27, 1970), better known by his stage name Mr. Lobo, is an American artist and comedic actor best known as the horror host of the nationally syndicated American television series ""Cinema Insomnia"". After going to school for print technology, Mr. Lobo published"
"experiences with meditation in isolation tanks has helped him explore the nature of consciousness as well as improve his performance in various physical and mental activities and overall well-being. Joe Rogan Joseph James Rogan (; born August 11, 1967) is an American stand-up comedian, mixed martial arts (MMA) color commentator, podcast host, businessman and former television host and actor. Rogan began a career in comedy in August 1988 in the Boston area. After relocating to Los Angeles in 1994, Rogan signed an exclusive developmental deal with Disney and appeared as an actor on several television shows including ""Hardball"" and ""NewsRadio""."
"Justin Hires Justin Hires (born June 24, 1985) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Hires was known for portraying the role of Detective James Carter on the CBS television series ""Rush Hour"". He also portrayed the supporting role of Juario in the 2012 action-comedy film ""21 Jump Street"". He currently stars as Wilt Bozer in the ""MacGyver"" reboot series on CBS. Hires was born on June 24, 1985 in St. Petersburg, Florida to Barbara Hires, who worked as an Area 2 superintendent for the schools of Pinellas County. Hires attended Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg, Florida where he"
"that Jones was then ""alleged to be the highest-paid stand-up comedian in Britain"". Celebrating fifty-six years in show business in 2018, Jones announced new tour dates. Jimmy Jones (comedian) Albert Simmonds (born 9 February 1938), better known by the stage name Jimmy Jones, is an English stand-up comedian, with a reputation for being outspoken. Jones was born as Albert Simmonds, on 9 February 1938 in Southampton, England. He grew up in Rainham, Essex, attending a Catholic school, and initially wanting to train as a priest. Jones's autobiography, ""Now This is a Very True Story"" (), written with the aid of"
"John Moyer (comedian) John Moyer (born May 1, 1969 in Camden, New Jersey) is an American stand-up comedian, screenwriter, actor and film producer. Moyer co-wrote the screenplays for ""The Singles Ward"", ""The R.M."", and ""The Home Teachers"". He also wrote, produced, directed, and acted in ""Mobsters and Mormons"". In 1991, while attending Brigham Young University to study Theater and Film, John Moyer first attempted stand-up comedy when he went to an Open Mike night at comedy club in Provo, Utah and decided to get on stage. After graduating from college in 1994, Moyer began to pursue a career as a"
"Arthur Q. Bryan Arthur Quirk Bryan (May 8, 1899 – November 18, 1959) was an American actor, voice actor, comedian and radio personality, best remembered for his longtime recurring role as well-spoken, wisecracking Dr. Gamble on the radio comedy ""Fibber McGee and Molly"" and for creating the voice of the Warner Brothers cartoon character Elmer Fudd. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Bryan sang in a number of churches in the New York City area and had plans to be a professional singer. He sang tenor with the Seiberling Singers and the Jeddo Highlanders on NBC radio. He grew"