About Jim Short
Jim Short (January 1, 1967 - January 5, 2025) was a stand-up comedian from San Francisco. Originally from Australia, he moved to Texas in 1979, and his faded accent caused some controversy that he often joked about. Short made numerous television appearances, including Shorties Watchin' Shorties, Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Comedy Central's Premium Blend. He won the 2004 San Francisco International Stand Up Competition and performed at the 2004 Montreal International Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, where he was named one of the 'Talk of the Fest' performers. He co-hosted the podcast Monsters of Talk with Margaret Cho. Short died on January 5, 2025, at the age of 58 from a stomach illness.
Videos (84)
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0:40History and Pancakes: Jim Short in Colonial Virginia
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0:46Jim Short World Cup
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2:05Jim Short: If I had a travel show
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1:54The Beatles
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1:19The Twitpic Before Congress
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1:36Sgt.Peppers at 50
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10:08A COVID Carol
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3:55Jim Short: Deadly Lip Balm
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0:44Santa: Dos Eggies Commercial
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1:54Cricket
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4:49Visiting Monticello
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0:22The Real Housewives of The North Pole
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2:50A Message From Australia.
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1:18Jim Short Seattle Comedy Underground Oct 2-5
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4:05Jim Short: Ghost Annoyerer
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1:32Communication and Technology
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0:54The Spheres
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0:48The Golden Age of Big Beards
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0:41Short Journeys: Seattle
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0:35Rehab and jail: from The Year They Almost Didn't Have Christmas
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0:26Trailer for Another Year They Almost Didn't Have Christmas
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0:13Jim Short: The Force Awakens--New Lightsaber
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0:32Jim Short at Crackers in Broad Ripple July 25-28
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0:22Holiday
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Frequently asked questions
Where was comedian Jim Short from?
Jim Short was a stand-up comedian based in San Francisco who was originally from Australia and moved to Texas in 1979.
What did Jim Short joke about?
His faded Australian accent caused some controversy, and he often turned it into material on stage.
Which TV shows did Jim Short appear on?
His television appearances included Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central's Premium Blend and Shorties Watchin' Shorties.
What stand-up competition did Jim Short win?
Jim Short won the 2004 San Francisco International Stand Up Competition, and that year he was named one of the 'Talk of the Fest' performers at Just For Laughs in Montreal.
Did Jim Short have a podcast?
Yes, Jim Short co-hosted the podcast Monsters of Talk together with comedian Margaret Cho.
When did Jim Short die?
Jim Short, born on January 1, 1967, died on January 5, 2025, at the age of 58.
