Patrick Monahan (comedian)

Patrick Monahan
Born (1976-06-23) 23 June 1976 (age 48)
Ahvaz, Iran
MediumStand-up
NationalityIrish/Iranian
Years active2001–present
Subject(s)Ethnicity
Universal Issues
Youth
Websitepatrickmonahan.co.uk
Winner of Take the Mike in 2001
Winner of Show Me the Funny in 2011
Patrick J Monahan with a fan, The Green Room at Teddington TV Studios

Patrick Monahan (born 23 June 1976) is an Irish-Iranian[1] comedian, who won the television competition series Take the Mike in 2001 and Show Me the Funny in 2011.[2] He has performed regularly at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Monahan also holds the world record for "Longest Hug" at a time of 25 hours and 25 minutes, alongside fellow comedian Bob Slayer. They set this record at Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2013.

Patrick is known to be in a relationship with his girlfriend Jordanna. She often makes an appearance at his comedy shows and is featured heavily in his material, describing their intimate life and other couple experiences. She is known to be an actor and “sometimes comedian”. Patrick has been open about how Jordanna has inspired his “Blue” jokes.

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