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Stephen K Amos
Stephen K Amos

Stephen K Amos

  • 56 years old
  • British
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Comedy heroes: Stephen K Amos on Redd Foxx

This street-smart comedian navigated a difficult era in race relations with his standup - before hitting the mainstream in the US remake of Steptoe and Son.

Stephen K Amos, The Guardian, 11th March 2015

Review: Stephen K Amos, Soho Theatre

No broadcaster has managed to successfully capture the magic of Amos live, says Bruce Dessau.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 11th March 2015

Interview: Rarely Asked Questions - Stephen K Amos

Stephen K Amos says in our Rarely Asked Questions feature below that he doesn't like adjectives before his name so I won't give him one.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd March 2015

Review: Stephen K Amos -- Welcome To My World, Leedes

While it's common for comics to test new jokes on tour audiences, his reading of the skits directly from notes he'd brought with him just seemed a bit slapdash. The delivery was affected and it was a break from his confident, riffing style. But overall, Welcome To My World was a funny, surprising show.

Samantha Robinson, Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 26th February 2015

Stephen K Amos review

He is not afraid to engage his audience on even the most socially awkward subjects, even if that leads to unpredictability and spontaneous shouting.

Steve Carley, Worcester News, 21st February 2015

What Does The K Stand For? review

Stephen K Amos's jaunty sitcom takes us back to his 80s childhood, growing up gay and black in a dysfunctional household.

Priya Elan, The Guardian, 12th February 2015

Stephen K Amos interview

Is public office something that Amos would fancy having a go at? "No. Even in my job, I don't harm anybody."

Brentwood Gazette, 21st January 2015

Comedians do six-pack challenge

Richard Herring, Stephen K Amos, Milton Jones and Terry Alderton have taken the Men's Health six-pack challenge.

Katy Finbow, Digital Spy, 2nd October 2014

Eddie Izzard joins Stand-Up for Labour line-up

Eddie Izzard headlines a fundraiser for the Labour Party on September 21 at Manchester Opera House. The full bill for Stand Up With Labour has now been confirmed. Izzard is to be joined by Phill Jupitus, Ian Stone, Sara Pascoe and host Stephen K Amos. All proceeds from the event will go to the Labour Party.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st September 2014

News: Balham comedy festival line-up announced

The 2014 Balham Comedy Festival, running from July 11-19, has announced its line-up. Among the names confirmed are Susan Calman, Paul Daniels, Robert Newman, Phill Jupitus, Reginald D. Hunter, Tim Vine, Stephen K Amos, Marcus Brigstocke, Milton Jones, Shappi Khorsandi, Mark Steel, Richard Herring, Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Kevin Day, Gary Delaney, Kerry Godliman, Tony Law, and Fred MacAulay with more performers to be announced.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd May 2014

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