Simon King (comedian)

Simon King is a stand-up comedian who has performed extensively in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada and is generally considered to be one of the finest comedians of his generation.

For other people with the same name, see Simon King.
Simon King
Birth nameSimon King
BornEngland, United Kingdom
MediumStand-up, Television
NationalityCanadian English
Years active2000-present
GenresStream of consciousness, Improvised, Dark comedy, Observational comedy, Satire/Political satire, Absurd humor, High energy
Subject(s)Current events, Human behavior, Religion, Politics, Social interaction
Notable works and roles4 Albums, 4 specials
Websitethisissimonking.com

Early Life and Personal Details

King was born to a family with a background in entertainment and moved from the South of England to British Columbia, Canada during his early years. In addition to his work as a stand-up comedian, King has ventured into voice acting and writing.

King has lived in Los Angeles, California, and London, England, and currently resides in Vancouver, Canada.

Career

King has appeared at several comedy festivals, including the HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, the Seattle International Comedy Competition, Just For Laughs Festival, Vancouver International Comedy Festival, TBS Las Vegas Comedy Festival, and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. His television performances include appearances on the Comedy Network and Comedy Central.

His discography includes:

  • Unfamous (2010): His debut album.
  • Furious (2016): A comedy special.
  • One For The Money/Two For The Show (2018): A double album.
  • As Good As Or Better Than (2022): Directed by Rory Scovel.[1]

In film, King played Dave in "Tooth Fairy" (2010), which featured Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. He also had roles in "Little Brother of War" (2010) and "The Triple Eight," which started in 2008, among other credits.

In 2008, King was featured in a one-hour special on the series "Comedy Now!" broadcast on The Comedy Network and CTV. He also recorded a one-and-a-half-hour special for the "No Kidding" series on the Toronto-based IChannel in 2013.[2]

Notes
  1. "Vancouver comedian Simon King announces new album, As Good As Or Better Than". Stir. 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  2. "Simon King – No Kidding". 2013-06-22. Archived from the original on 2013-06-22. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
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