Shane Todd
| Shane Todd | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Shane Todd |
| Born |
9 June 1988 Holywood, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, radio |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Genres |
Observational comedy Anecdotal humour |
| Relative(s) | Denis Todd (father) |
| Website | Shane Todd on YouTube |
Shane Todd (born 9 June 1988) is a comedian, television and radio presenter and actor from Holywood, Northern Ireland.
Career
Early career
Todd began comedy by posting videos on YouTube, as part of the Harlem Gun Club. He also acts as Mike McGoldrick and many other characters.
TV, film and radio work
In 2008, Todd appeared in films Battle of the Bone and Ape. In 2010, he appeared in L.O.L.
In 2015, Todd appeared in the Dani's Castle episode "The Dead Headz" as Tommy.
He also released a teaser for a sitcom called Application, where he plays a fictional version of himself.[1]
During the Northern Ireland campaign in the Euros 2016, Todd featured on BBC 5 Live.
In July 2016, BBC Northern Ireland commissioned a series from Todd called The Shane Todd Show. It airs Tuesdays on BBC Radio Ulster.[2]
Live comedy
Todd was the warm-up act ahead of the main Nolan LIVE show in 2014.
Todd was at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2015 and again at the 2016 festival.[3]
In 2015, Todd had his own stand-up show, "SICK, BRO", which took place in Mandela Hall.[4]
In 2016, Todd will have another stand-up show at the Ulster Hall, called From Holywood to Hollywood.
Personal life
Todd is the son of Denis Todd and Susan Knight. He has two siblings, brother Luke and sister Sophie.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Battle of the Bone | David | |
| 2008 | Ape | ||
| 2010 | L.O.L | ||
TV
| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dani's Castle | Tommy | |
Radio
| Year | Title | Station | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Euro 2016 coverage | BBC 5 Live | |
| 2016- | The Shane Todd Show | BBC Radio Ulster | |
References
- ↑ "Holywood Comedian Shane Todd makes sitcom pilot". Belfast LIVE. 13 August 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ↑ "BBC Orders series from Shane Todd". Chortle. 19 July 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ↑ "Shane Todd Sick Bro Mandela Hall". Mandela Hall. 28 October 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ↑ "Shane Todd Sick Bro Mandela Hall". Mandela Hall. 28 October 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ↑ "Relatively Speaking: Shane and Denis Todd". Belfast Telegraph. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2016.