| John Kearns | |
|---|---|
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:John_Kearns_2013.png) Kearns performing in 2013 | |
| Born | 10 April 1987 Tooting, London, England |
| Medium | Stand-up |
| Alma mater | University of East Anglia (BA) |
John Kearns (born 10 April 1987) is an English comedian and actor.
Kearns was awarded the Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2013, followed by the Foster's Edinburgh comedy award for Best Show in 2014, making him the first and only comedian to have won both awards in consecutive years. The wins are also notable for the fact both shows appeared on PHB's Free Fringe, making his 2013 win the first ever for a free show. In 2014, Kearns was nominated for three Chortle Awards, and in 2014 and 2015 he was nominated for the Melbourne Barry Award.