Dan Willis
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Dan Willis, Stand Up Comedian and all-round defender of freedom.
Male
36 years old
London / Newcastle
United Kingdom
Last Login: 11/10/2009
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Dan Willis's Comedian Bio
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| Bio | 7 years ago, I was working as a software engineer for one of the leading Software Houses in the UK..
As a programmer I was coding in 14 different languages across multiple
environments; unsurprisingly I got a bit bored..
Being from a long line of professional entertainers, I ditched the
security of 9-5 employment and joined the family business,
7 years on, Im nearly back on the same wages, but am yet to achieve the same level of boredom...
I’ve performed at 14 international comedy festivals and performed over a thousand gigs, in 12 different countries...
QUOTES / REVIEWS:
"a very, very funny act .. had me laughing all night" - Rory Bremner
"what a gem. Deserves to be as well-known and popular as fellow
imports Danny Bhoy and Daniel Kitson" - comedyfestival.com.au
"The perfect warm-up.. a whirlwind set that had the crowd pining for more" - Yorkshire Evening Press
"highly skilled comedian and a wonderful performer" - Time Out London
"unpretentious, informal, belly-laughs-a-minute stand-up... a mercilessly high tempo set through warm and genuine audience
interaction" ****- Three Weeks.
Have now started my own comedy club, check it out at http://www.thegrinningidiot.com | | Website | thegrinningidiot.com | | Influences | Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Louis CK, Frank Skinner | | TV Shows | TV CREDITS (all UK based)
"Sex On The Job", Sky One.
The Chris Moyles Show, Channel 5.
"Open House with Gloria Hunniford" Channel 5.
MindBenders, Mast Media, Channel 4.
Comedy Sketches for "Am I Good In Bed", ITV1.
Stand-Up, HTV Wales, ITV1.
Edinburgh or Bust, Angel Eye Productions, Channel 4.
Frank Skinner Christmas Special.
Comedians Big Brother ..Kings of Comedy..: E4 / Channel 4. |
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Dan Willis's Interests
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| General | Comedy,
Music,
Newcastle United | | Music | The Police,
Michael Jackson,
Oasis,
Gabriel,
The Cars,
Luther Vandross | | Movies | Ferris Bueller's day off,
Shawshank Redemption,
Bad Day at Black Rock,
40 year old virgin,
School For Scoundrels | | Television | Extra's,
Different Strokes,
Black Adder,
My Name is Earl,
The Phil Silvers Show,
Babylon 5,
The Soprano's,
Third Watch,
Family Guy,
Malcome In The Middle,
Stargate SG1,
The Simpsons |
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Dan Willis's Details
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| Status: | Single | | Here for: | Networking, Friends | | Orientation: | Straight | | Hometown: | Newcastle Upon Tyne | | Body type: | 0' 1" | | Religion: | Catholic | | Zodiac Sign: | Pisces | | Smoke / Drink: | No / Yes | | Children: | Someday | | Education: | College graduate | | Occupation: | Comedian |
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Dan Willis's Schools
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Liverpool Hope University College
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Graduated: 1996
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Information Technology
Minor: American History
Clubs: Mens Basketball Captain
CND Site Rep
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Gosforth High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
Graduated: 1992
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
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1987 to 1992 |
Gosforth Central Middle School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
Graduated: 1986
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
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1982 to 1986 |
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Dan Willis's Blurbs |
About me:
Born in York, raised in Newcastle Upon Tyne
I used to be a computer programmer, worked my way through various projects in Liverpool, Manchester and London..
About five years ago I had a moment of clarity, ditched the job and went full time as a comedian...
Now I swear, tell rude stories and bounce round comedy clubs for a living.. Not too far off from programming really..
Things are going well, have just finished my 14th major festival, and 2007 looks like its gonna be great fun..
Am now doing between 5 and 9 gigs a week, all round the country, sometimes abroad, Im almost bound to be gigging near you at some point..
Come down and see my rude stories of life!
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Who I'd like to meet:
Chris Rock,
Eddie Murphy,
Michael Jackson,
Chris Waddle,
Bill Clinton
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Dan Willis has 257 friends.
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