Jason Manford

Jason Manford

Jason Manford (born May 26 1981, Salford, Greater Manchester) is an English writer, comedian, actor and television presenter, who began his career in 1999. He hosted a breakfast show on Xfm Manchester until May 15, 2008. In June 2007, he took over from Dave Spikey as a team captain on 8 out of 10 Cats. He did his own show which aired every Monday to Friday and was called 'Tonightly'. He is also a fan of Manchester City F.C. [cite web
url=http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/0-9/8outof10cats/interviews.html
title=8 Out of 10 Cats: Interviews
accessdate=2008-07-10
publisher=Channel 4
] He is currently touring with his first UK tour. [cite web | title = Jason Manford: UK tour| url = http://www.chortle.co.uk/shows/tour/j/16020/jason_manford_2008_tour | publisher = Chortle | accessdate = 2008-11-05 ]

Awards and nominations for stand-up comedy

* Winner of the 1999 North West City Life Comedian of the Year
* Winner of the 2000 Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year
* Finalist in the 2000 Channel Four So You Think You're Funny competition at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
* Nominated for the 2001 Manchester Evening News Theatre Award for Comedy
* Nominated for the 2005 Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for his debut one-man show Urban Legend
* Winner of the 2005 Writers Guild of Great Britain and The List's Best Comedy Newcomer for his debut Edinburgh show Urban Legend
* Winner 2006 Chortle Award for Best Breakthrough Act
* Winner of the 2006 North West Comedy Awards category for Best Stand up on the North West Circuit

Personal quotes

"...it’s become friendlier I think, more supportive. If someone is new and good it’s easier for them now to advance through the ranks with more experienced comics like Alfie Joey, Mick Ferry and Anvil Springstien offering their recommendations to bookers ".
"On how much the Manchester Comedy Scene has changed" [http://www.manchestercomedy.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=143&Itemid=34]

"I think the only problem with some acts on the current circuit are their hang ups about Stand Up as an Art from, or what subjects they shouldn’t cover, or how to push boundaries. But really we are primarily entertainers and our job is to make people laugh, if you make them think as well then that’s a bonus ".
"On attitudes within the ever changing comedy circuit" [http://www.manchestercomedy.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=143&Itemid=34]

Notable television credits as himself

* 2008 Tonightly (Channel 4)
* 2007 Live At The Apollo (BBC 1)
* 2007 Premier League All Stars Extra Time
* 2007 Would I Lie To You - Guest - Series 1, Episode 4
* 2007 8 out of 10 Cats (Channel 4) Team Captain
* 2007 Shuffle (BBC Three)
* 2006 Modern Worries (E4 Pilot)
* 2006 100 Greatest Funny Moments (Channel 4)
* 2006 8 out of 10 Cats (Channel 4)
* 2005/6 Richard and Judy (Channel 4)
* 2002 Interference (Channel M)
* 2002 Gloves off (Channel M)
* 2000 BBC New Comedy Awards (BBC)
* 2000 The Best Manchester Comedy (BBC)

Television credits in an acting role

* 2007 Shameless - Security Guard (Channel 4)
* 2005 Ideal - Jack (BBC Three)
* 2005 Gideon's Daughter - Comic (BBC)
* 2005 Cutting It - Comic (BBC)

References

External links

* [http://www.jasonmanford.com Official site ]
* [http://www.comedycv.co.uk/jasonmanford/index.htm Comedy CV ]
* [http://www.chortle.co.uk/shows/edinburgh_fringe_2005/j/1881/jason_manford%3A_urban_legend/review/ Chortle's review of Jason Manford's Urban Legend]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fuuFbjfVXs Seven Sundays (Short film)] www.youtube.com
* [http://www.jasonmanford.forumandco.com Forum for fans of comedian Jason Manford]
* [http://www.itvlocal.com/yorkshire/whatson/?player=YOR_WhatsOn_15&void=243490 Extended interview with ITV Local]


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