Global Talent Directory

Comedians from United Kingdom

The comedian directory for United Kingdom: profiles, bios, photos and social links.

325 comedians

Alfie Joey

Alfie Joey is a British writer, comic, artist, and impressionist with a unique background. Having been born to parents who worked in the County Durham coal mines, he first pursued a vocation for the Catholic priesthood and subsequently dedicated fifteen years to life as a brother within a religious order, embracing a monastic lifestyle. He subsequently left the order to pursue a career in comedy, demonstrating an adaptability that continues to inform his work. Before finding success in comedy, he briefly worked as a toy demonstrator in Harrods. Joey’s comedic endeavors encompass various formats. Alongside Cal Halbert, he forms the comedy impressionist duo known as The Mimic Men, with their performances first appearing at the Jesterval comedy festival in 2015. He also presented his one-man comedy musical, 'Monopolise,' in Edinburgh in 2011 and toured extensively. Furthermore, he appeared in all seven series of the BBC sitcom 'Ideal' alongside Johnny Vegas, and played a doctor in the sitcom 'Hebburn' featuring Vic Reeves. Demonstrating a wide range of talents, he also worked in radio, serving as host of the breakfast program on BBC Radio Newcastle from 2009 until October 28, 2022, which resulted in fifteen years total as a BBC presenter and interviews with individuals including Prime Ministers, pop stars, and Olympians. Beyond his performance work, Alfie Joey is a seasoned event MC and keynote speaker. He has been MCing for twenty-five years, hosting events at prestigious venues like Wembley Arena, TEDx, Birmingham NEC, Barbican Theatre, and London Palladium, and outdoor festivals for audiences of up to 100,000 people. His keynote speech, 'Make an UNFORGETTABLE Impression,' addresses topics such as removing imposter syndrome and improving body language, providing tips, tools, and tactics for effective communication. He has received numerous accolades including the Communicator of the Year award at the CIPR Awards and an Honorary Fellowship Award from Customs House Theatre for Services to Broadcasting, as well as winning a Radio Station of the Year (Aria Award). His work extends internationally; he has performed in Shanghai, Seoul, Dubai, Singapore, and Bahrain. He also works with clients including BBC, NHS, Northumbria Water, Bloomberg, Santander, and Sick Children’s Trust. As an artist, his artwork, known as #AlfArt, has been displayed in galleries and at Spennymoor Town Hall, demonstrating another facet of his creative output.

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Ali Cook

Ali Cook, hailing from Yorkshire, is a British actor and comedian. He took on the role of Sergeant Paul McMellon in the feature film Kajaki, which secured the Producer of the Year prize at the 2015 British Independent Film Awards and earned a nomination for a British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award that same year.

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Alice Lowe

Alice Eva Lowe, hailing from England, works as an actress, screenwriter, filmmaker and comic performer. Her screen credits include playing Dr. Haynes in the interactive Black Mirror episode “Bandersnatch” and taking on the dual roles of Madeleine Wool and Liz Asher in the cult series Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace. In 2016 she penned, directed and headlined the movie Prevenge, and two years earlier she both co‑wrote and appeared in Sightseers (2012). Lowe has also been a regular face on the children’s educational series Horrible Histories.

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Alistair Barrie

Alistair Barrie, a British entertainer, works as a comedian, writer, and actor. He is considered one of the UK's sharpest comedians by The Herald and a popular headliner on the international comedy circuit. He regularly performs at London’s Comedy Store in Soho and frequently appears as a panelist on BBC Radio 4’s 'Broadcasting House' and BBC Radio 5’s 'Question Time Extra Time'. Additionally, Alistair Barrie is a central figure within The Cutting Edge group at London's Comedy Store. Barrie’s career began with numerous appearances across the UK and internationally, encompassing over fifty countries including New York, Mumbai, and Hong Kong. Across more than 40 nations, he has delivered comedic performances and provided entertainment for military personnel stationed in Afghanistan, Cyprus, and the UAE. His comedy style involves biting topical humor, often delivered with a casually sardonic sense of humor. Alistair Barrie presented seven individual shows at the Edinburgh Festival; his productions from 2013 and 2015 received nominations for Best Show at The Fringe. His 2015 show was transferred to London's Soho Theatre. Receiving two nominations for best show at the Edinburgh Festival, Alistair Barrie’s 2018 production, 'The InternationAL,' initially debuted at the Melbourne Festival before subsequent appearances in Edinburgh and New Zealand. Beyond stand-up, Barrie has written for comedians Frankie Boyle, Jason Manford, and Jack Whitehall, and has also contributed to BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky, Radio 4, and other outlets. He appeared in plays 'Breaker Morant' and 'Coalition'. From 2011 to 2015, Alistair Barrie collaborated with Nick Revell on ‘No Pressure to be Funny,’ serving as co-producer, writer, and performer. Describing the piece as “the fringe's answer to Question Time,” The Daily Telegraph noted it, and The Observer listed it within their selection of ten best podcasts during 2015. His 2022 show 'Alistaircratic' had a sold-out run in Edinburgh and was critically acclaimed. The 2023 Fringe saw the debut of Alistair Barrie’s most recent show, 'Woke in Progress,' which concluded with a sold-out appearance at The Comedy Store, recorded by NextUp Comedy and accessible on ITVX. Alistair Barrie has consistently been present at leading UK music events such as Glastonbury, Latitude, Bestival, and Green Man; furthermore, he stands apart as the sole comedian who has entertained at both Labour and Conservative Party gatherings throughout several years.

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Alistair McGowan

Alistair Charles McGowan is a British impressionist, comedian, actor, pianist, poet and author. He headlined the TV series The Big Impression. Beyond television, he has performed on stage, including productions in London’s West End. He also supplied voice work for the original Spitting Image.

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Amy Jenkins

Amy Jenkins, hailing from England, works as both a novelist and a screenwriter. She is the child of political journalist Peter Jenkins and the step‑child of Polly Toynbee, a columnist for The Guardian and author. In 2004 she wed Jonathan Heawood, and together they are parents to a son.

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Andre Vincent

Andre Vincent works as a comedian, writer, actor and comedy historian. Performing as a situational comic, he frequently jokes about health issues, referencing his own experiences with diabetes, cancer and a kidney operation.

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Andrew McGibbon

Andrew McGibbon is a British comedian, actor, writer, musician and composer, and he has also built a substantial career producing and directing, mainly for radio.

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Andy Cameron

Andrew Graham Cameron, a Scottish comic who also fronts television and radio programmes, launched his performing career in the 1970s, appearing in club venues. He is remembered for singing “Ally’s Tartan Army,” the rallying song tied to Scotland’s participation in the 1978 World Cup. Since then he has stayed involved in the entertainment field and frequently works as an after‑dinner speaker.

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Andy Smart

Andy Smart was an English comedian who died unexpectedly on May 16, 2023, at the age of 63. His daughter, Grace, announced his passing. He began his comedy career in the 1980s and was a regular member of The Comedy Store Players improv team since 1995, becoming a permanent member in 1996. On May 14, 2023, Smart took to the stage at The Comedy Store in London; a return performance was initially planned for May 28, 2023. Smart initially gained recognition as part of the comedy duo Vicious Boys, formed with Angelo Abela. They won Time Out’s Street Entertainer Award in 1984. The Vicious Boys appeared on television programs such as Wake Up London in 1984 and Channel 4’s The Tube in 1984, where he famously licked Paula Yates' face while dressed as a bell boy pretending to be a Great Dane. In 1987, they provided American Football broadcasts for Channel 4, and subsequently hosted a program on LWT titled Wake Up London. Following the split of Vicious Boys in 1990, Smart transitioned to a solo stand-up career, touring extensively between 1985 and 1990, including trips to New York and Australia. Throughout his career, Andy Smart performed at over 40 Edinburgh festivals and had solo shows such as 'Look Back At Danger' in 1993 and 'The Dope' in 1998. He released his memoirs, 'A Hitch In Time: From Liverpool to Pamplona on a 72,000-Mile Road Trip,' in 2019. He was also a supporter of Farnborough F.C. and worked as a co-commentator on Farnborough FC Radio. Numerous colleagues and friends, including Eddie Izzard, Dara Ó Briain, Kevin Bridges, Matt Lucas, Rufus Hound, Josie Lawrence, and Milton Jones, have expressed their admiration for Smart’s comedic talent and joyful presence, describing him as a 'very funny man,' a 'force for joy', and one of the great men. He is survived by his daughter, Grace (born 1993), who is a set designer, and his son, Joe.

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Andy Zaltzman

Andrew Zaltzman is a British comedian who also works as a cricket statistician. His stand‑up material primarily revolves around current affairs and sport. He has partnered with John Oliver on projects such as Political Animal, The Department and The Bugle. Starting in 2016 he has supplied cricket statistics for BBC Radio’s Test Match Special broadcasts, and since 2020 he has hosted Radio 4’s The News Quiz. On television, he won the eighteenth series of Taskmaster in 2024, beating Babatunde Aléshé, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee and Rosie Jones, and is noted for coining the catchphrase “Nexus of Truth”.

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Angela Barnes

Angela Barnes is an English stand-up comedian born on November 9, 1976. She spent her childhood in Sidcup, London and later moved to Maidstone, Kent. Her education included attending Invicta Grammar School and studying at the University of Sussex in Brighton from 1996. Before pursuing comedy professionally, Barnes worked as a nurse and subsequently in social care, experiences that likely inform some of her observations about life. The loss of her father in 2008 significantly influenced her decision to transition into stand-up comedy. Barnes’s career began with organizing comedy nights in Brighton, demonstrating an early commitment to the craft. She quickly gained recognition, reaching the final of the 2011 Latitude Festival New Act of the Year competition and winning the BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award that same year. This award marked a pivotal moment, launching her onto a wider stage. Her appearances on television programs such as Mock the Week and DAVE’s Unspun with Matt Forde further established her presence in the comedy landscape. She has also performed on Live At The Apollo and contributed regularly to BBC Radio 4, including appearances in The Now Show and The News Quiz. Beyond stand-up performances, Barnes has explored unique venues for her comedy. In 2017, as part of her Edinburgh Fringe show Fortitude, she performed a gig inside a nuclear bunker. She also hosted Newsjack on BBC Radio 4 Extra from 2017 to 2018. Since January 2020, she has co-hosted the podcast We Are History with John O'Farrell. Barnes was diagnosed with ADHD in May 2021 and married her husband Matt in September of that year. She continues to be an active presence in comedy, participating in events such as the Shepherds Bush Comedy Festival, which ran from June 18 to 23, 2017, and receiving endorsement from Bill Bailey.