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Dylan Moran

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Dylan Moran

Dylan William Moran ( MOR-ən; born 1971 or 1972) is an Irish comedian, writer, actor and artist. He is best known for his observational comedy, the comedy series Black Books (which he co-wrote and starred in), and his work with Simon Pegg in films such as Shaun of the Dead and Run Fatboy Run. He was also one of two lead characters in the Irish black comedy film A Film with Me in It. He is a regular performer at national and international comedy festivals such as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Just for Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and the Kilkenny Comedy Festival. In 2007, he was voted the 17th greatest stand-up comedian by Channel 4; in the updated 2010 list, he was ranked as the 14th greatest.

Infobox

Born
Dylan William Moran1971 or 1972 (age 53–54)Navan, County Meath, Ireland
Spouse
mw- Elaine Moran (m. 1997; div. 2022)
Children
2
Years active
1992–present
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Genres
Observational comedyblack comedydeadpansatiresurreal humour
Website
dylanmoran.com

Tables

· Filmography › Film
1999
Notting Hill
Role(s)
Rufus the Thief
2003
The Actors
Role(s)
Tom Quirk
2004
Shaun of the Dead
Role(s)
David
2005
A Cock and Bull Story
Role(s)
Dr Slop
2006
Tell It to the Fishes
Role(s)
Finn
2007
Run Fatboy Run
Role(s)
Gordon
2008
A Film with Me in It
Role(s)
Pierce
2011
The Decoy Bride
Role(s)
Charley
2012
Good Vibrations
Role(s)
Pat
2014
Calvary
Role(s)
Michael Fitzgerald
2020
Pixie
Role(s)
Potential Buyer
2024
The Killer's Game
Role(s)
Father O'Brien
Year
Film
Role
1999
Notting Hill
Rufus the Thief
2003
The Actors
Tom Quirk
2004
Shaun of the Dead
David
2005
A Cock and Bull Story
Dr Slop
2006
Tell It to the Fishes
Finn
2007
Run Fatboy Run
Gordon
2008
A Film with Me in It
Pierce
2011
The Decoy Bride
Charley
2012
Good Vibrations
Pat
2014
Calvary
Michael Fitzgerald
2020
Pixie
Potential Buyer
2024
The Killer's Game
Father O'Brien
· Filmography › Television
2012
Little Crackers
Role(s)
Father
Notes
1 episode, also writer
2017
Uncle
Role(s)
Marsh
Notes
4 episodes
2022
The Witcher: Blood Origin
Role(s)
Uthrok One-Nut
Stuck
Role(s)
Dan
Notes
Lead role, BBC original comedy
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1998–99
How Do You Want Me?
Ian Lyons
2000–04
Black Books
Bernard Black
Also creator and writer
2012
Little Crackers
Father
1 episode, also writer
2017
Uncle
Marsh
4 episodes
2022
The Witcher: Blood Origin
Uthrok One-Nut
Stuck
Dan
Lead role, BBC original comedy
· Stand-up DVDs
Monster – Live
Monster – Live
Title
Monster – Live
Released
15 November 2004
Notes
Live at Dublin's Vicar Street
Like, Totally... Dylan Moran Live
Like, Totally... Dylan Moran Live
Title
Like, Totally... Dylan Moran Live
Released
27 November 2006
Notes
Live at London's Hammersmith Apollo
What It Is – Live
What It Is – Live
Title
What It Is – Live
Released
23 November 2009
Notes
Live at Sydney's State Theatre
Aim Low: The Best of Dylan Moran
Aim Low: The Best of Dylan Moran
Title
Aim Low: The Best of Dylan Moran
Released
29 November 2010
Notes
Selected scenes from previous three DVDs
Yeah, Yeah – Live in London
Yeah, Yeah – Live in London
Title
Yeah, Yeah – Live in London
Released
14 November 2011
Notes
Live at London's Hammersmith Apollo
Off the Hook
Off the Hook
Title
Off the Hook
Released
30 November 2015
Notes
Live at London's Hammersmith Apollo
Dr Cosmos
Dr Cosmos
Title
Dr Cosmos
Released
8 November 2021
Notes
Live in Australia
Title
Released
Notes
Monster – Live
15 November 2004
Live at Dublin's Vicar Street
Like, Totally... Dylan Moran Live
27 November 2006
Live at London's Hammersmith Apollo
What It Is – Live
23 November 2009
Live at Sydney's State Theatre
Aim Low: The Best of Dylan Moran
29 November 2010
Selected scenes from previous three DVDs
Yeah, Yeah – Live in London
14 November 2011
Live at London's Hammersmith Apollo
Off the Hook
30 November 2015
Live at London's Hammersmith Apollo
Dr Cosmos
8 November 2021
Live in Australia

References

  1. The Irish News
    https://www.irishnews.com/arts/stage/2022/05/28/news/dylan-moran-the-this-that-and-the-other-of-stand-up-misanthropy-and-filming-his-new-sitcom-in-belfast-2723032/
  2. British Comedy Guide
    https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/100_greatest_stand_ups/episodes/1/1/
  3. British Comedy Guide
    https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/284/billy_connolly_channel_4_poll/
  4. "Dylan Moran Comedian/Actor"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160301195238/https://www.meath.ie/Tourism/DiscoverBoyneValley/FamousMeathPeople/DylanMoran/
  5. The Irish Times
    http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/generationemigration/2013/12/04/irishman-abroad-episode-13-dylan-moran/
  6. HotPress Magazine
    http://www.hotpress.com/features/interviews/Did-You-Hear-The-One-About-The-Irishman-Who---/392489.html
  7. The Times
    http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/whats_on/listings/article706708.ece
  8. BBC Bradford and West Yorkshire
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/bradford/stage/2005/06/dylan_moran_interview.shtml
  9. Coast
    https://www.thecoast.net.nz/shows/nights-with-jason-tikao/irish-comedian-dylan-moran-shares-his-thoughts-on-the-all-blacks-with-mel-homer-and-jason-tikao/
  10. Liverpool Daily Post
    http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/liverpool-arts/2008/06/16/liverpool-comedy-festival-the-three-fellas-liverpool-echo-arena-64375-21080016/
  11. ""Black Booksi" staari Dylan Morani etteaste on kui naerutav hingepeegel - Publik"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130922224128/http://publik.delfi.ee/news/mitmesugust/black-booksi-staari-dylan-morani-etteaste-on-kui-naerutav-hingepeegel.d?id=64232565
  12. BBC News
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17771847
  13. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2014/apr/05/dylan-moran-calvary-john-michael-mcdonagh
  14. "2015 National Arts Festival Line-up Announced: Including Dylan Moran of Black Books"
    http://bookslive.co.za/blog/2015/03/17/2015-national-arts-festival-line-up-announced-including-dylan-moran-of-black-books/
  15. "Dylan Moran writing new show for the BBC"
    https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2019/0606/1053768-dylan-moran-writing-new-show-for-the-bbc/
  16. ABC News
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-15/comedian-dylan-moran-talks-new-show-ahead-of-tour/102096804
  17. "Dylan Moran's Stuck gets debut date"
    https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/fyi/40/dylan-moran-stuck-date/
  18. Channel4.com
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130623214118/http://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-100-greatest-stand-ups/articles/greatest-stand-ups-of-all-time
  19. Le Monde, Issue 37954-2375a 29 July 2007
  20. The Irish Times
    https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/dylan-moran-smoking-or-breathing-one-of-them-had-to-go-1.3564055
  21. The Times
    https://www.thetimes.com/article/dylan-moran-stuck-bbc-comedy-sitcom-autumn-8jlrh86dz
  22. i
    https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/dylan-moran-i-dont-care-about-dave-chappelle-strutting-male-ego-deeply-boring-1836585
  23. "Stuck – BBC Two"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0csfgjg
  24. Amazon UK
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aim-Low-Best-Dylan-Moran/dp/B003QXLQH4
  25. Amazon UK
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dylan-Moran-Yeah-Live-London/dp/B004NBXKOK
  26. Amazon UK
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dylan-Moran-Off-Hook-DVD/dp/B00ZWXD8DG
  27. m.imdb.com
    https://m.imdb.com/title/tt21926542/
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