Dave Johns

For other people named David Johns, see David Johns (disambiguation).
Dave Johns
Born Wallsend, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
Residence New Forest
Occupation Comedian, actor
Years active 1989–
Website Official website

Dave Johns is an English stand-up comedian, writer and actor. He has appeared on Never Mind the Buzzcocks (four times), 8 Out of 10 Cats, Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive, 28 Acts in 28 Minutes and as God on Harry Hill. In 2009, he and Owen O'Neill dramatised Stephen King's Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption for the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin.[1][2]

In 2016, he starred as the title character in the Palme D'Or-winning Ken Loach film I, Daniel Blake in a critically acclaimed performance described as "powerful", "a welcome comic touch", and "all the more moving for its restraint".[3][4][5]

References

  1. "Film, TV, Radio". www.davejohns.net. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  2. Whetstone, David (23 January 2012). "Interview: comedian Dave Johns". The Journal. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  3. Gleiberman, Owen (12 May 2016). "Film Review: 'I, Daniel Blake'". Variety. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
  4. Collin, Robbie (20 October 2016). "Ken Loach's I, Daniel Blake is a quietly fearsome piece of drama". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
  5. Rooney, David (12 May 2016). "'I, Daniel Blake': Cannes Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 October 2016.

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