Stewart Francis
| Stewart Francis | |
|---|---|
| Born | Toronto,Canada |
| Medium | Stand-up, television |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Genres | Deadpan,Wit |
| Subject(s) | One liners |
| Notable works and roles | You Bet Your Ass |
| Website | stewartfrancis |
Stewart Francisis a Canadian comedian, actor and writer. Known for hisdeadpandelivery of irreverentone-linersand humorouswordplay,[1][2]Francis has toured worldwide as astand up,particularly in the US, the UK, and in his native Canada. He has made numerous appearances on mainstreamBritish televisionin shows such asLive at the ApolloandMock the Week.In the US, he was a regular guest onThe Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.
Early life
[edit]Francis was born in Saint Joseph's Health Centre inToronto,and attendedEatonville Junior School,inEtobicoke.[3]Both of Francis' parents are British.[4]
Career
[edit]Stand-up
[edit]Francis has headlined all over North America and the United Kingdom. He has also performed in numerous venues worldwide, including Hong Kong, South Africa, and throughout Europe.[5]On 6 June 2009 he performed on theEdinburghsection ofMichael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow.Francis was the support act forRicky Gervaison his Science tour,[6]performing in such places asPortsmouth Guildhall,New Theatre, Oxford,Brighton Centreand theO2 Arenain Dublin in late 2009 and early 2010. He has also made 12 appearances on popular British panel showMock the Week.He appeared onLive at the Apolloon 9 December 2010 and 14 December 2012. In 2012 he won the annual award for the funniest joke of theEdinburgh Fringe.[7]He announced his final standup tour will take place during 2018 and 2019. His final stand up appearance was on 7 December 2019.[8]
Acting
[edit]Stewart starred as a series regular onAn American in Canadaand also acted inKevin Hill.In 2007, he appeared in an episode of theBBCsitcomNot Going Outas Hilary Allison. (The producers said in an interview that he had been considered for the part of recurring character Guy, but rejected because he was too young and given this role instead.) He also made a brief appearance inThe Omid Djalili Show.
Writing
[edit]Stewart has written forThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno,The Gemini AwardsandPuppets Who Kill,as well as having his work published inThe Hockey News.
Television work
[edit]In the US he was a regular guest onThe Late Late Show with Craig Fergusonand he was the host of trivia game showYou Bet Your Ass.In the UK, his TV appearances includeThe Comedy Store,Mock the Week,8 out of 10 Cats,The Big Stage,For One Night OnlyandMichael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow.After his first appearance onMock the Weekas an almost unknown, he was so successful he was asked back three more times in the series that followed. In 2010 Stewart appeared in a specialChildren in Needepisode ofMastermindwhere his specialist subject was theToronto Maple Leafs.[9]
Stand-up DVDs
[edit]- Live – Tour de Francis(22 November 2010)
- Live: Outstanding in His Field(26 November 2012)
- Pun Gent(28 November 2016)
References
[edit]- ^"Stewart Francis".chortle.co.uk. June 2007.Retrieved16 September2008.
- ^Lennox, Emma (1 April 2008)."Stewart Francis: 148 People Can't Be Wrong 7 Mar, Blackfriars Basement".theskinny.co.uk.Retrieved16 September2008.
- ^O'Connor, Joe (28 August 2012)."Meet Stewart Francis, Canada's King of One Liners".TheNational Post.Retrieved17 May2019.
- ^"Comedian Stewart Francis is pedalling the laughs – Leisure".Berwick Advertiser.19 May 2010.Retrieved21 August2012.
- ^"Stewart Francis".comedycv.co.uk.Retrieved16 September2008.
- ^"Stewart Francis: on touring".The Daily Telegraph.9 November 2010. Archived fromthe originalon 17 November 2010.Retrieved6 September2011.
- ^"Stewart Francis's Posh and Becks joke Fringe 'funniest'".BBC.Retrieved21 August2012.
- ^"Stewart Francis announces his farewell tour".Chortle. 24 January 2018.Retrieved15 October2019.
- ^"Mastermind Children in Need 2010 - Toronto Maple Leafs".Youtube.com.Chris Parsons.Retrieved12 October2023.
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