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John Kearns
John Kearns

John Kearns (I)

  • 37 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
  1. 10th June: Daniel Kitson to compere benefit gig with Katherine Ryan, Lou Sanders, Tom Rosenthal and more (Beyond The Joke)
  2. 24th April: Sky orders specials from Stewart Lee, John Kearns, Tom Davis and more
Red Dwarf fans dressed as the character Kryten make their way to a special screening in London. John Kearns

John Kearns is a 37-year-old English actor, writer and stand-up comedian.

Year Production Role
2024 St Albans Comedy Garden Self
2024 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown - Series 25 (Channel 4: Series 26) Coming Soon
  1. E1 - Episode One
 Self
2024 Cambridge Comedy Garden Self
2024 Brighton Comedy Garden Self
2024 Bristol Comedy Garden Self
2024 Taskmaster - Taskmasterclass Self
2024 Wells Comedy Festival Self
2024 Machynlleth Comedy Festival Self
2024 Leicester Comedy Festival Self
2024 John Kearns: The Varnishing Days Announced Writer
2024 John Kearns: The Varnishing Days Announced Host / Presenter
2023 Roundhouse Comedy Festival Self
2023 John Kearns: The Varnishing Days Self
2023 Brighton Comedy Garden Self
2023 Glasgow International Comedy Festival Self
2023 John Kearns: The Varnishing Days Self
2023 Leicester Comedy Festival Self
2023 Guessable? - Series 4
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  1. E1 - The Return Of The Fly
  2. E2 - In Retrospect That Was An Error
  3. E3 - Oh Wait There's More Clues?
  4. E4 - Darren And His Bigfoot
  5. E5 - I Live And Breathe Lou Bega
  6. E6 - How Long Is A Piece Of String
  7. E7 - James's Smelly Cocktail
  8. E8 - Turns Out I'm Not A Good Loser
  9. E9 - Uncle Cool
  10. E10 - Thinking Inside The Box
  11. E11 - Confetti Tastes Like Salt
 Self
2022 Guessable? - Christmas Special Self
2022 Taskmaster - Series 14
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  1. E1 - The Chassis, The Wings
  2. E2 - Enormous Hugeness
  3. E3 - Dafty In The Middle
  4. E4 - Crumbs In My Bralette
  5. E5 - Chip Biffington
  6. E6 - Long-Legged Lobster
  7. E7 - The System Of Endless Plates
  8. E8 - The One That Bats Do
  9. E9 - A New Business End
  10. E10 - Did I Meet These Potatoes Before?
 Self
2022 Britain's Greatest Obsessions: Harry On Humour Guest
2022 Microscope: Live Self
2022 John Kearns: Varnishing Days (WIP) Self
2022 110% John Kearns and Pat Cahill Self
2022 Tommy Cooper's Greatest Moments Self
2022 Brighton Comedy Garden Self
2022 Lazy Susan - Series 1
  1. E3 - Episode Three
 Doctor
2022 Guessable? - Series 3
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  1. E1 - Sausage Fingers
  2. E2 - Rosie Jones Will Fight You
  3. E3 - Darren And The Funny One From Friends
  4. E4 - Is Pumping A Young Man's Game
  5. E5 - A Little Whiff Of Cheese
  6. E6 - Craig & The Ball Gag
  7. E7 - It's Not Erotic
  8. E8 - Every Time You Say That We Lose
  9. E9 - I Can't Find My Speedos
  10. E10 - Fictitious Cheese
  11. E11 - Sugar Puff Daddy
  12. E12 - A Couple Of Floaters & An Inkling
 Self
2021 Class Dismissed - Series 6 Writer
2021 Lasties
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  1. E1 - Coat
  2. E2 - Hot Magnums
  3. E3 - Clancy
  4. E4 - The Unknown Pint
 Writer
2021 Lasties
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  1. E1 - Coat
  2. E2 - Hot Magnums
  3. E3 - Clancy
  4. E4 - The Unknown Pint
 Boo
2021 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled - Series 6
  1. E7 - Episode Seven
 Guest
2021 Guessable? - Series 2
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
  9. E9 - Episode Nine
  10. E10 - Episode Ten
  11. E11 - Episode Eleven
  12. E12 - Episode Twelve
 Self
2021 Pls Like - Series 3
  1. E5 - Home & Lifestyle
 Rory Drum
2021 The Normal World Of Rose Matafeo Announced Ensemble Actor
2020 Guessable? - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Episode Six
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
  8. E8 - Episode Eight
 Self
2020 Who Said That? - Series 1
  1. E9 - Episode Nine
 Guest
2019 John Kearns Writer
2019 John Kearns John
2019 Content
  1. E6 - Brand Deal
 John K.R.E.A.M
2019 John Kearns: Double Take And Fade Away Self
2019 John Kearns: Double Take And Fade Away Self
2019 110% John Kearns and Pat Cahill Self
2019 The Tringe Self
2019 Attic Arts Club Self
2018 John Kearns: Don't Worry They're Here Self
2018 Show And Tell at The Queen's Hall Self
2018 110% John Kearns and Pat Cahill Self
2018 John Kearns: Don't Worry, They're Here Self
2017 Ed & Joz
  1. E1 - In Search Of Something
 Man in forest
2017 Bastard Entry Self
2017 John Kearns: Don't Worry They're Here Self
2017 The Memory Games Writer
2017 The Memory Games Ensemble Actor
2017 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown - Series 12 (Channel 4: Series 13)
  1. Special - Election Special
 Self
2016 Steen Raskopoulos's Horror: Scare BnB Eric
2016 Harry Hill's Tea Time - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Paul Hollywood
  2. E2 - Emilia Fox
  3. E3 - Gok Wan
  4. E4 - Martin Kemp
  5. E5 - Deborah Meaden
  6. E6 - Jason Donovan
  7. E7 - Joey Essex
  8. E8 - Sunetra Sarker
  9. Special - Out-takes Special
  10. Special - Best Bits
 Writer (Additional Material)
2016 Bearpit Podcast (Podcast): 100 Year Anniversary Self
2016 The Girl Whisperer - Series 2
  1. E3 - Episode Three
  2. E5 - Episode Five
 Funny Pete
2016 Dave TALKS
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  1. E5 - Money, What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing
 Writer
2016 Dave TALKS
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  1. E5 - Money, What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing
 'John Kearns'
2016 @elevenish
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E10 - Episode Ten
  7. Special - The Bestish Bits
 Writer
2016 @elevenish
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Episode Two
  3. E3 - Episode Three
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E10 - Episode Ten
  7. Special - The Bestish Bits
 Ensemble Actor
2016 Drunk History - Series 2
  1. E2 - Episode Two
 Frederick Fleet
2016 Drunk History - Series 2
  1. E1 - Episode One
 King James I
2015 Top Coppers
  1. E5 - The Escape Of Vince Rust
 Vince Rust
2015 Rotters Wheels
2015 Top Coppers
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  1. E1 - The Chill Of The Cockney Freezer
  2. E2 - The Girdle Of Randall Rogers
  3. E3 - The Venom Of Dr Schafer
  4. E4 - The Twist Of The French Nicker
  5. E5 - The Escape Of Vince Rust
  6. E6 - The Passion Of The Chris
 Mitch Rust
2015 Shambles - Series 2
  1. E5 - Jive Prison
 Self
2015 John Kearns
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  1. E1 - The Ticket
  2. E2 - Half-Time
  3. E3 - Lunch Break
  4. E4 - Day Off
 Writer
2015 John Kearns
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  1. E1 - The Ticket
  2. E2 - Half-Time
  3. E3 - Lunch Break
  4. E4 - Day Off
 John
2014 Psychobitches - Series 2
  1. E5 - Episode Five
 Writer
2014 Seann Walsh's Late Night Comedy Spectacular - 2014
  1. Episode One
 Guest
2014 TAKE a coMEdian OUT Self
2014 John Kearns - Shtick Self
2013 Shambles - Series 1
  1. E1 - Comedy Roadshow
  2. E3 - Thick As Thieves
 Self
2013 Fresh From The Fringe - 2013
  1. Fresh From The Fringe: 2013
 Guest
2013 Sight Gags for Perverts Self
2012 The Comedy Reserve Self
2011 John Kearns' Dinner Party Self
2011 The Lunchtime Club 2011 Self
2010 FHM's Stand-Up Hero - Series 1
  1. E1 - Heat 1
 Self

Non-comedy TV and film credits may be found here:
John Kearns on IMDb

Born
Friday 10th April 1987 (37 years-old)
Nationality
English
Chortle Awards 2024
Best Show (Winner)
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award 2024
Most Outstanding Show (Nominee)
National Comedy Awards, The 2023
Outstanding Male Comedy Entertainment Performance (Longlisted)
National Comedy Awards, The 2021
Best Stand Up Show (Longlisted)
Chortle Awards 2018
Best Full-Length Solo Show (Nominee)
Comedians' Choice Award, The 2017
Best Performer (Nominee)
Chortle Awards 2014
Breakthrough Act (Nominee)
Best Character, Improv or Sketch Act (Nominee)
Best Full-Length Solo Show (Nominee)
Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2014
Best Comedy Show (Winner)
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award 2014
Most Outstanding Show (Nominee)
Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2013
Best Newcomer (Winner)

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