Hailed by critics from coast to coast, RON JAMES is Canada’s number one selling comedian, whose 90 minute, non-stop performances have consistently sold out theatres across the country. Keeping a comedian’s eye trained for satire and a poet’s ear tuned for language, Ron cuts a wide swath through contemporary culture, making him a stand-out among stand-up performers.
*****PRESS QUOTES:
...a master comedian with a distinctly Canadian viewpoint (St. John’s Telegram)/
...scarcely time to breath between fits of helpless laughter (Halifax Herald)/
...fast, funny and smart (Montreal Gazette)/
...utterly brilliant (Ottawa Sun)/
...simply the best (Toronto Sun)/
...cleverly, hysterically funny (Toronto Star)/
...a comedic tour de force (The Globe and Mail)/
...a hilarious brand of funny all his own (Winnipeg Free Press)/
...a high wire act of hilarity (Edmonton Journal)/
...the funniest man in Canada (Victoria Times Colonist)/
...hilarious verisimilitude delivered with poetry and soul (Toronto Sun)/
...intelligent, polished comedy with the common man’s touch (Globe and Mail)/
*****Almost a million viewers tuned in for Ron’s last three comedy specials, ’Quest for the West’, ’West Coast Wild’, and ’Back Home’.
Ron has written and starred in his own television series on GLOBAL - Blackfly. He’s been nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Genie Awards, won a Gemini Award as part of the writing team for ’This Hour Has 22 Minutes’...and was voted Canadian Comedian of the Year.
*****FOR MORE INFO:
www.ronjames.ca - for tour dates & DVD purchase
youtube.com/RonKJames - to see more video clips
Website
ronjames.ca
TV Shows
Back Home (solo stand-up special, Dec. 31, 2007) / West Coast Wild (solo stand-up special, Dec. 31, 2006) / Quest for the West (solo stand-up special, 2005) / Road Between My Ears (solo stand-up special, 2004) / Blackfly (TV series, 2000-2002) / Made in Canada (TV series 1998-1999) / Up & Down in Shaky Town (solo stand-up special, 1998) / Just for Laughs Comedy Festival (1996, 1998, 2000) / Halifax Comedy Festival (1995, 1996, 1997) / Winnipeg Comedy Festival (2000, 2002) / SCTV.
Films
Ernest Rides Again (1993), Something About Love (1989), Special People (1985).
About me: Ron talks about Sarah Palin - from the upcoming comedy special "Manitoba Bound" (airing Dec 31st 2008 9PM EST on The CBC)...
Ron rants about a 'Life Coach' - from 'West Coast Wild' comedy special...
Ron and Snowboarders - from 'West Coast Wild' comedy special...
Who I'd like to meet: Ron James on ’Computers’...
Ron James on ’Global Warming’...
Hi Ron, This comment is long overdue, but better late then never...really enjoyed your "Manitoba Bound" rant...watch out for those hockey pucks, eh! Be well ~=]
RON JAMES LIVE IN TORONTO!!! Tickets are now on sale for the RON JAMES "MENTAL AS ANYTHNG" tour March 26-April 4 at the Winter Garden Theatre. Visit www. ronjames. ca for ticket sales and information!
The "Back Home" special was a great treat. We really enjoyed it. I only wish I could have attended in person! When you get going on a particularly descriptive, poetic rant I get chills. Bravo! A great comedic talent. Canada should be very proud!
HI Ron.. just want to thank you for reminding me.. when all else fails.. there is always laughter.. you keep up the great work.. originally from Glace Bay.. planted in Toronto...at a Home Depot.. lol.. stay safe and keep talking!!
Caught your "Back Home" show that was aired on CBC last night. As usual, it was excellent, and you made me laugh and cry. I just died when you were doing the piece about your mother. Congrats on another great show! A+ for the writing and the presentation! You totally rock!!
