Russell Kane
- 49 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Russell Kane approaches gigs 'like Terminator'
He has clearly been on quite a few holidays, since this gig includes a lot of observations about the British compared to everyone else.
Stephanie Bunbury, Sydney Morning Herald, 1st April 2015Review: Christ's Hospital gig
Horsham's Christ's Hospital is developing something of a surprising alter ego - as a hub of comedy. Held in the grand theatre in the school's grounds, the latest comedy night on Wednesday, March 11, features superb performances from three excellent comics: Russell Kane, Romesh Ranganathan and Charlie Baker.
Harley Tamplin, West Sussex Today, 19th March 2015Picture: Russell Kane poses nude for Attitude magazine
Russell Kane has posed naked for Attitude's Naked Issue.
Attitude Magazine, 9th February 2015Behind The Curtain - with Neil Jollie
Our feature on the top comedy promoters in the UK continues, as we talk to Hilarity Bites founder Neil Jollie. Since 2007, Neil has programmed hundreds of shows in the North East and North Yorkshire featuring comedy giants such as Tim Vine, Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey and Russell Kane, as well as the annual Darlington Comedy Festival. He chats to Andrew Dipper about his very first show - booked via MySpace! - the key to longevity, the decline of live stand-up, moving into act management and more.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 25th January 2015Review: Live at the Apollo
With Sarah Millican, Russell Kane and Joe Lycett. Confined to a half-hour slot, the trio left us wanting more, which is the way it should be.
Sally Newall, The Independent, 20th November 2014Russell Kane to appear in rom-com Scottish Mussel
Stand-up comedian Russell Kane will appear alongside Joe Thomas in a new British rom-com film, marking his first screen acting role.
British Comedy Guide, 20th October 2014As the platoon of comedians at this year's Edinburgh fringe start planning their journeys south for the autumn, there's just time for this showcase of 2014's most exciting new acts. Seann Walsh, BBC Three's anointed representative of twentysomething comics since they uncovered Russell Kane's birth certificate, comperes the evening, which features sets from, among others, 2014 Edinburgh comedy award winner John Kearns and the best newcomer nominee Dane Baptiste.
Mark Jones, The Guardian, 12th September 2014Explain yourself: Russell Kane
The comedian Russell Kane -- or Lord Russell Grineau, as he became known when he changed his name by deed poll -- was born in Enfield and previously worked as a copywriter in advertising.
Catherine Nixey, The Times, 19th August 2014Comedy stars submit to viewers' tasks for Stand Up To Cancer
Russell Howard, Al Murray, Greg Davies, Russell Kane and Rhod Gilbert are amongst the comedians taking part in TV show Stars At Your Service.
British Comedy Guide, 11th August 2014Edinburgh festival 2014: 10 questions for Russell Kane
The TV host and comedian talks method acting and madness as he prepares to play a psychopathic criminal in his new one-man show.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 7th August 2014