Jim Smallman

Profile

LOOK WHAT WE FOUND ON WIKIPEDIA:

Jim Smallman(born 11 May 1978) is a stand-up comedian based inLeicester,England. Born and raised inLeicestershireJim had a passion for comedy from a very young age, but did not enter into the business himself until he was 27. Having been educated inHinckley, Jim went on toDe Montfort Universityand graduated with a First-class Honours degree in English.

Smallman first entered into comedy whilst working at Next. He attended a 12 week comedy workshop to help him with his nerves whilst giving presentations. Whilst having no intention of attempting any gigs on this workshop, Jim discovered that he enjoyed being on stage and decided to engage in comedy on a professional level.

In 2006 Jim was a finalist in theLaughing Horse New Act of the Yearcompetition. Continuing his success, Smallman went on to be a finalist in the Leicester Mercury/Equity New Comedian of the Year 2007.^[1]

In 2009 Jim's first hour-long show, The Boy Next Door Gone Wrong, was nominated for the Best Debut Show at theLeicester Comedy Festival. The show drew on past experiences with alcoholism and an addiction to painkillers.

2010 saw further triumph for Jim as he picked up two awards at Hollywood Fringe; Best International Show and Best Comedy performance.

In 2011, Jim will taking his new show 'Tattooligan' to theEdinburgh Fringe. He recently had the show title tattooed across his stomach. Jim will also be undertaking a free show at the Fringe - Don't Take Advice From This Man.

Jim has recently increased his media portfolio, specifically in the world of professional wrestling, two fold. Not only has he co-created PROGRESS wrestling but he is also the host of a weekly magazine show called 'The Slam'^[2]which can be viewed on YouTube and also live on the new Internet/Freeview HD channel 'Sports Tonight'.

[edit]

Tweet