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Having initially travelled to Britain as a serious theatre student, Hunter became a comedian after performing his first comedy set as a dare. For this set, he received £10. Realising he enjoyed it, and there was money in it, Hunter diverted his attention from his acting ambitions |
Having initially travelled to Britain as a serious theatre student, Hunter became a comedian after performing his first comedy set as a dare. For this set, he received £10. Realising he enjoyed it, and there was money in it, Hunter diverted his attention from his acting ambitions and re-focused on standup. |
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Hunter appeared at the 2006 [[Manchester Comedy Festival]] alongside fellow American comedian [[Doug Stanhope]] and British performer [[Russell Brand]]. |
Hunter appeared at the 2006 [[Manchester Comedy Festival]] alongside fellow American comedian [[Doug Stanhope]] and British performer [[Russell Brand]]. |
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 Hunter performing in So You Think You're Funny at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. | |
| Birth name | Reginald Darnell Hunter |
| Born | 1969 Albany, Georgia, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Website | http://www.reginalddhunter.co.uk/ |
Reginald Darnell Hunter (born 1969)[1] is an American stand-up comedian who works mainly in the United Kingdom.
Stand-up comedy
Having initially travelled to Britain as a serious theatre student, Hunter became a comedian after performing his first comedy set as a dare. For this set, he received £10. Realising he enjoyed it, and there was money in it, Hunter diverted his attention from his acting ambitions and re-focused on standup.
Hunter appeared at the 2006 Manchester Comedy Festival alongside fellow American comedian Doug Stanhope and British performer Russell Brand.
He often deals in his standup about issues regarding race that he feels important. Part of that is an attempt to reclaim the word "Nigga". He often uses the term in the titles of his shows, and - as a result - his show, Reginald D Hunter: Pride & Prejudice... & Niggas attracted some criticism and the poster was banned from the London Underground due to the use of the word 'Niggas'.[2]
Hunter filled E4's 320-seater "Udderbelly" venue every one of 27 consecutive nights during the 2007 Edinburgh Festival Fringe[citation needed] with his latest show, "Fuck You in the Age of Consequence" (the title being named as a response to the negative press reactions to his previous shows, "A Mystery Wrapped in a Nigga" and "Pride and Prejudice... and Niggas").
Reginald appeared on the BBC 1's Live At The Apollo on 1st January 2010 as the second act of the episode, the first being Kevin Bridges.
Awards
Hunter was nominated for the Perrier Award in 2002 (Best Newcomer), 2003 and 2004.
He won the Writers' Guild Award for Comedy in 2006 for his show Pride and Prejudice... and Niggas.
Television
2005
In 2005 he made his television debut on Channel 4, in a show entitled Blackout. TV credits include:
- The 11 O'Clock Show (Channel 4)
- Does Doug Know (Channel 4)
- Boozy Britain (Channel 4)
- Comedy Store Stand-up (Channel 5)
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4)
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (BBC Two)
- Have I Got News for You (BBC One)
2007
- News Knight (ITV1)
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4)
- Have I Got News for You (BBC One)
2008
- Good News Week (TEN) AUS
- Have I Got News for You (BBC One)
- Spicks and Specks (ABC1) AUS
2009
- QI (BBC Four / One / Two)
- Good News Week (TEN) AUS
- Argumental (Dave)
- Have I Got News for You (BBC One)
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4)
- You Have Been Watching (Channel 4)
- Spicks and Specks (ABC1) AUS
- Would I Lie To You? (BBC One)
- It's Only a Theory (BBC Four)
- Live at the Apollo (BBC One)
2010
- Would I Lie To You? (BBC One)
Radio
Reginald is one of the hosts of the E4 laughs at Edinburgh podcasts, showcasing the best comedy talent from the 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He has also had numerous appearances on the BBC Radio 4 comedy show The Unbelievable Truth.
Solo Stand Up (Edinburgh) Shows
- A Mystery Wrapped In A Nigga (2005)
- Pride & Prejudice..... And Niggas (2006)
- Fuck You In The Age Of Consequence (2007)
- No Country For Grown Men (2008)
- The Only Apple In The Garden Of Eden.... And Niggas (2009)
References
- ^ Maxwell, Dominic (10 March 2007). "The N-word is out". The Times (Times Newspapers).
- ^ "'Offensive' poster banned on Tube". BBC. 2006-11-14. Retrieved 2008-10-22.