"Sharp and unexpected lines…an irresistible chutzpah" Chortle
Larry Dean is an award-winning comedian and writer.
Larry was crowned Scottish Comedian Of The Year when he was 23, and since then his star has continued to rise.
Larry has thrice been nominated for the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Awards for his sellout, critically acclaimed solo stand up shows. His stand up special Fandan, was released last year and aired on Channel 4.
He has performed multiple tours across the UK and Ireland and has built a strong international fanbase with regular appearances at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, New Zealand Comedy Festival, Perth Fringeworld and Just For Laughs in Montreal. In 2023, with his show Fudnut, he made his New York touring debut and this year will see him embark on his biggest tour to date with a brand new show, Dodger.
Larry’s broadcasting career goes from strength to strength, with credits including: two appearances on Live at the Apollo (once as host), Mock the Week, House of Games, Roast Battle, The Stand Up Sketch Show, The Comedy Roast for SU2C, and he performed stand up on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show for BBC1. Larry was the host for the Scottish Heat of the BBC’s New Comedy Awards 2023 and was recently seen on UKTV’s World’s Most Dangerous Roads. He is a regular guest on podcasts and co-hosted the series Shared Baggage for Audible, and is the co-host, with Stacey Dooley, of the new BBC Sounds podcast, Famously… On Trial.
Larry is a talented actor – he’ll soon be seen in the forthcoming feature film This Time Next Year with more in the pipeline
"one of the most honest, moving and incredibly funny sets I've seen in a very long time" - THE HERALD
"there is no doubt about it, this guy is hilarious. sensational" - Michael Mcintyre
"An innately gifted and multi-faceted performer...a winning combination of being daft and being a smart alec"- CHORTLE.CO.UK
‘Destined to become a household name’ Telegraph
‘Destined to become a household name’ Telegraph