Larry Dean (comedian)

Larry Dean
Dean at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Born (1989-12-13) 13 December 1989 (age 34)
Glasgow, Scotland
MediumStand-up comedy
NationalityBritish
Alma materUniversity of Southampton
Years active2010–present
GenresObservational comedy, physical comedy, blue comedy, surreal humour, impressionism
Subject(s)Scottish culture, homosexuality, relationships, family, sex
Websitewww.larrydeancomedy.com Edit this at Wikidata

Larry Dean (born 13 December 1989) is a Scottish stand-up comedian. His comedy routines have earned him several awards including Scottish Comedian of the Year.

Early life

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Dean grew up in the South Side of Glasgow.[1] He started his stand-up career in 2010 whilst he was a student at the University of Southampton.[2]

He was raised in a Catholic family. [3]

Career

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His show Out Now told the story of coming out to a strict Catholic family. Farcissist (2016) was about his life after coming out, his long-term relationship, and re-adjusting to the dating scene.[4] His Fandan (2017), loosely wrapped around the central story of sitting in a café with two murderers, was among the 10 best-reviewed Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows in 2017.[5]

In 2017 he appeared on Live at the Apollo with Gary Delaney,[6] Comedy Central UK's Roast Battle against Sofie Hagen,[7] and on BBC's Mock the Week [8] in 2018 and Michael McIntyre's Big Show in 2019 along with another appearance on Roast Battle Season 3, Episode 1, this time against Tom Allen.[9]

Dean's act combines his Glaswegian accent and sexuality to create comedic tension,[10][11] which is emphasised by the conflict between stereotypes.[12]

His new show "Dodger" sees Dean open up about his grandmother having dementia and his recent autism diagnosis [13]

Awards

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Dean was voted the winner of the 2016 Amused Moose Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Festival by members of the comedy industry panel. The basis for the award was his show Farcissist.[1]

In 2013, Dean was named Scottish Comedian of the Year[14] and Bath Comedy Festival's New Act of the Year.[2]

Dean's 2017 show 'Fandan' was rated the 6th Best Reviewed Show of Edinburgh Fringe 2017 by British Comedy Guide [15]

He was shortlisted for the Edinburgh Comedy Award (Best Newcomer) in 2015 for 'Out Now' and Best Show Award in 2018 and 2022 for 'Bampot' and ‘Fudnut’ Edinburgh Comedy Awards.[10]

Personal life

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Dean is gay and speaks about his sexuality as part of his comedy routine. [16]

In 2024, Dean revealed he is autistic.[17]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Glasgow comedian Larry Dean tipped for stardom after winning top comedy prize at Edinburgh festival". Glasgow Live. 22 August 2016. Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Larry Dean wins Bath Comedy Festival's New Act of the Year 2013". British Comedy Guide. 12 April 2013. Archived from the original on 16 December 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  3. ^ "Larry Dean: Out Now!". This Week Culture. 7 January 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Comedian Larry Dean learns to date again in his new show Farcissist". Out in Perth. 26 April 2017. Archived from the original on 3 October 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  5. ^ "Best reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2017". British Comedy Guide. 4 September 2017. Archived from the original on 3 July 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  6. ^ "Live at the Apollo, Episode 1, Series 13". BBC. 30 November 2017. Archived from the original on 28 November 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  7. ^ "Roast Battle: Casper The Friendly Crack Addict". British Comedy Guide. 18 January 2018. Archived from the original on 25 November 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  8. ^ "BBC Two - Mock the Week, Series 17, Episode 10". Archived from the original on 30 January 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  9. ^ "Tom Allen versus Larry Dean - Roast Battle". British Comedy Guide. Archived from the original on 12 February 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  10. ^ a b "Rowdy, rude and darkly funny: Scottish standups at the Edinburgh festival". The Guardian. 14 August 2017. Archived from the original on 19 February 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  11. ^ "Comedy review: Edinburgh". The Sunday Times. 20 August 2017. Archived from the original on 26 August 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  12. ^ "Top 5 jokes from the Edinburgh Festival today plus Lolly, Morgan Berry, Larry Dean and Matt Forde reviews". Mirror. 13 August 2015. Archived from the original on 7 August 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  13. ^ "Review Larry Dean is guaranteed to always deliver the laughs". OUTinPERTH. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  14. ^ "Larry Dean". Chortle. 2018. Archived from the original on 3 February 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  15. ^ Guide, British Comedy (4 September 2017). "Best reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2017 - 2017 Edinburgh Fringe - British Comedy Guide". British Comedy Guide. Archived from the original on 3 July 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  16. ^ "I came out to strangers before I told my family I was gay". Chortle. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  17. ^ "Larry Dean announces 2024 tour". Chortle. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
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