Russell Peters and Other Funny Canadians

I’ve noticed a lot of traffic to my site comes from people searching Russell Peters on Google, especially since I previously hosted a torrent of a Russell Peters video and then had a follow-up post on his new website. In fact, I can pretty much track Russell Peters’ popularity at any given moment by the activity I get on my blog, it’s quite amusing.

I must admit that Russell is one funny man, and that his newfound popularity is quite well-deserved. He is probably the best-known Canadian stand-up comic right now — my friends down in the States keep ranting and raving about him now, over 5 years after I first saw him live at Yuk Yuk’s — and he has done well to represent the country’s comedy scene. However, I do want to highlight a few other bright and promising comedians from our fair country that I have been able to catch recently.

Fraser Young
Fraser is my favorite Canadian stand-up comic: he’s smart, funny, and he looks like someone I know, I’m just not sure who that is. That sense of familiarity may be the secret to his charm, he’s just so very likable.

Cedric Newman
Cedric is not only funny, but he’s a really nice guy. I had the chance to hang out with him recently, and he’s just as hilarious in person as he is on stage. Possibly the most promising up-and-coming comic in the country. (Now Cedric, if you need someone to make you a website, give me a call!)

Gerry Dee
For anyone that still remembers high school, Gerry Dee will be hilarious. Before venturing into comedy, Gerry was a high school phys-ed teacher, and he uses those experiences extensively in his stand-up.

Glenn Ottaway
A legend in the Canadian comedy circuit, Glenn not only can dazzle you with his magic tricks, but he’s very much at ease interacting with the audience. Guaranteed laughs, even on his off days.

Jeremy Hotz
Jeremy reminds me a lot of me: broke, single, and socially awkward. Luckily, he’s a lot better looking and a whole lot funnier than I am. If anyone knows how to make you laugh about your own personal social situation, it’s him.

Nikki Payne
Going to a show featuring Nikki Payne is bound to be unforgettable. She’ll push your boundaries, and she pushes her own continually, which is not only hilarious, but surprisingly enlightening.

Kate Davis
I might not be a mother, but I can definitely sympathize with Kate when she tells you stories about life as a mother of three. That is, when I’m not laughing at the horrors of motherhood, or at least the way Kate tells it.

Brent Butt
You all know him from the hit CTV show Corner Gas, but trust me, Brent is just as funny live as he is on the screen.