Quick Info
| Profession | Comedian, presenter, podcaster, actor, author |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 09/01/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Kettering, Northamptonshire |
Latest News about James Acaster
28/05/2026
James Acaster began a 2026 stand-up tour with a run of dates across the UK, including major venues in London and other cities. The tour also spans North America and Canada, making it one of his most extensive live schedules to date.
13/03/2026
James Acaster took part in a special live Off Menu event at London’s Royal Albert Hall in March 2026. The show marked a high-profile milestone for the podcast he co-hosts with Ed Gamble and drew a large audience at the iconic venue.
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Bio/Wiki
| James William Acaster is an English comedian, presenter, podcaster and actor known for his whimsical, quirky comedic style and distinctive voice in British comedy. | |
| Described by the Evening Standard as 'One of comedy's most original voices', he has received international acclaim for his stand-up performances, podcasts, television work, and published books. |
Career
| Stand-up Debut | Edinburgh Fringe 2011, 'Amongst Other Things' |
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| Awards and Nominations | 5 consecutive Edinburgh Comedy Award nominations for Best Comedy Show (2012-2016); Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award; Chortle Award for Best Show (2015); Best International Show Award at New Zealand International Comedy Festival (2014) |
| Netflix Specials | Repertoire (serialized special featuring shows 'Recognise' 2014, 'Represent' 2015, 'Reset' 2016, 'Recap' 2017); Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 |
| Podcasts | Off Menu (co-host with Ed Gamble, launched December 2018, multiple award nominations); Perfect Sounds |
| TV Appearances | Hypothetical (co-host with Josh Widdicombe 2019-2022), Mock the Week, Would I Lie to You?, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Have I Got News For You, The Dog Ate My Homework, Live at the Apollo, Nevermind the Buzzcocks |
| Books | Classic Scrapes (2017, Sunday Times bestseller), Perfect Sound Whatever (2019, Sunday Times bestseller), Guide to Quitting Social Media Vol. 1 (2022, Sunday Times bestseller) |
| Music | Drums in band The Wow! Scenario; co-founder of music collective Temps, which released debut album Party Gator Purgatory (May 2023) |
| Film | Lars Pinfield in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire |
| First British Comic Achievement | First British stand-up comedian to have multiple stand-up routines released on Netflix |
| 2026 Tour | Major transatlantic theater tour including venues in New York, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, London (Royal Albert Hall for Off Menu), Blackpool, Salford, Newcastle, and Glasgow |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began stand-up in January 2008 | |
| 2. Left school at 17 to play drums in band The Wow! Scenario | |
| 3. First book Classic Scrapes from XFM radio anecdotes | |
| 4. Began stand-up comedy in January 2008 | |
| 5. First book Classic Scrapes was developed from a recurring segment on Josh Widdicombe's XFM radio show sharing personal anecdotes of mishaps | |
| 6. Second book Perfect Sound Whatever explores his mental health issues in 2017 and his collection of albums released in 2016 | |
| 7. Laid-back style and clever material has made him sought-after as a public speaker on topics ranging from creativity to the mundane |