Laid back
comedian Jack Russell effortlessly commands attention delivering rewarding
stream-of-consciousness observations on anything from dog passports to the
Glastonbury Festival. His sophisticated jokes often boast two or three punch
lines, each funnier than the last. Jackšs set is a
wonderful mix of the physical and the cerebral, the profane and the profound. He
has a drama degree and onstage is a pacing, physical performer, expressive and
charmingly confident.
Born in Wales to Irish parents who raised him Surrey,
he has a fascinating pedigree and clearly enjoys playing around
with different stereotypes, both religious and social. He was
brought up as a Catholic "so much guilt, so little time to feel
bad" and his storytelling ability is classic Irish with the
surreal twist, which keeps the laughter coming.
COMEDY ROOTS
Brunel University Drama & History Degree
1990 National Tour played lead role as Stan Laurel in The
Understudy in Brunel University Touring Theatre Co
1991 Shakespear Season at Holland Park Open Air Theatre
1995 Edinburgh - The Tim Vine Fiasco (voted Perrier Best
Newcomer);
1996 Edinburgh - The Tim Vine Shambles; 1996 Big Value Comedy
Show, Cafe Royal, Edinburgh
1997-2001 Jack performs stand-up comedy at clubs, festivals etc.
all around the UK. He has also performed as far afield as Bali
and Dubai plus corporate event clients including British Telecom
and 2,000 bikers at a Santa Pod rally. Winner Buxton Festival
Best Comedy Show, June 2000.
2001 Edinburgh - performed hour long solo show at The Stand
Comedy Club.
TV & Radio
BBCR5 Live, BBC Choice Net.comedy; C4 11 ošclock show. XFM
(pilot).
Jack is currently concentrating on writing and acting and has
been showcasing work in and around London.
Quotes
"Experienced and nimble-witted" - London Evening Standard
"Seriously sharp satirist ... his views on leading
Tories sizzled to the touch" - Huddersfield Daily Examiner
"Highly enjoyable" "always inventive" - Time Out
"Jack Russell lived up to his name, a sharp confident
comedian who dealt brilliantly with the rowdier members of the
audience" - The Scotsman
"His manic sequence involving BT salesmen showed just
what a consummate storyteller he is, building from gag to gag
until he finally reached the punch line" - Weekender, July 2001
"Russell has a great gift for the visually absurd" -
The Stage.
Jack Cowley
