David Mills (comedian)

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David Mills is a London-based American actor, comedian and cabaret performer who won the Hackney Empire's New Act of the Year competition in 2011. [1] He has regularly appeared as sidekick on fellow US comic Scott Capurro's live chat shows, as well as successful shows at the St. James Theatre, London and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. [2]

He appears with Meryl Streep in the 2016 film Florence Foster Jenkins [3] as Augustus Corbin.

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References

  1. "David Mills, comedian tour dates : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk.
  2. "Comedy reviews: David Mills Is Smart Casual - Free, Alternative Fringe @ The Hive (Venue 313), Edinburgh". www.scotsman.com. 24 August 2012.
  3. "Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) - IMDb" via www.imdb.com.