| Dylan Moran | |
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 Moran performing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala in April 2006 | |
| Birth name | Dylan William Moran |
| Born | 1971 or 1972 (age 52–53)[1] Navan, County Meath, Ireland |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
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| Spouse |
Elaine Moran
(m. 1997; div. 2022) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | dylanmoran |
Dylan William Moran (/ˈmɔːrən/ MOR-ən; born 1971 or 1972) is an Irish comedian, writer, actor and artist. He is best known for his observational comedy, the comedy series Black Books (which he co-wrote and starred in), and his work with Simon Pegg in films such as Shaun of the Dead and Run Fatboy Run. He was also one of two lead characters in the Irish black comedy film A Film with Me in It.
He is a regular performer at national and international comedy festivals such as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Just for Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and the Kilkenny Comedy Festival. In 2007, he was voted the 17th greatest stand-up comedian by Channel 4;[2] in the updated 2010 list, he was ranked as the 14th greatest.[3]
- ^ "Dylan Moran: The this, that and the other of stand-up, misanthropy and filming his new sitcom in Belfast". The Irish News. 28 May 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ "The 100 Greatest Stand-Ups Series 1, Episode 1 - The 100 Greatest Stand-Ups 2007". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ "Billy Connolly retains top spot in C4 poll". British Comedy Guide. 11 April 2010. Retrieved 8 June 2021.