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| Larry Dean | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 December 1989 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Medium | Stand-up comedy |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Southampton |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Genres | Observational comedy, physical comedy, blue comedy, surreal humour, impressionism |
| Subject(s) | Scottish culture, homosexuality, relationships, family, sex |
| Website | www |
Larry Dean (born 13 December 1989) is a Scottish stand-up comedian. His comedy routines have earned him several awards including Scottish Comedian of the Year.
Dean grew up in the South Side of Glasgow. [1] He started his stand-up career in 2010 whilst he was a student at the University of Southampton. [2]
He was raised in a Catholic family. [3]
His show Out Now told the story of coming out to a strict Catholic family. Farcissist (2016) was about his life after coming out, his long-term relationship, and re-adjusting to the dating scene. [4] His Fandan (2017), loosely wrapped around the central story of sitting in a café with two murderers, was among the 10 best-reviewed Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows in 2017. [5]
In 2017 he appeared on Live at the Apollo with Gary Delaney, [6] Comedy Central UK's Roast Battle against Sofie Hagen, [7] and on BBC's Mock the Week [8] in 2018 and Michael McIntyre's Big Show in 2019 along with another appearance on Roast Battle Season 3, Episode 1, this time against Tom Allen. [9]
Dean's act combines his Glaswegian accent and sexuality to create comedic tension, [10] [11] which is emphasised by the conflict between stereotypes. [12]
His new show 'Dodger' sees Dean open up about his grandmother having dementia and his recent autism diagnosis [13]
Dean was voted the winner of the 2016 Amused Moose Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Festival by members of the comedy industry panel. The basis for the award was his show Farcissist. [1]
In 2013, Dean was named Scottish Comedian of the Year [14] and Bath Comedy Festival's New Act of the Year. [2]
Dean's 2017 show 'Fandan' was rated the 6th Best Reviewed Show of Edinburgh Fringe 2017 by British Comedy Guide [15]
He was shortlisted for the Edinburgh Comedy Award (Best Newcomer) in 2015 for 'Out Now' and Best Show Award in 2018 and 2022 for 'Bampot' and ‘Fudnut’ Edinburgh Comedy Awards. [10]
Dean is gay and speaks about his sexuality as part of his comedy routine. [16]
In 2024, Dean revealed he is autistic. [17]
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