About Andrew Johnston
Andrew Johnston is a Canadian comedian and writer, most noted for his work on the television series Video on Trial and Roast Battle Canada. Originally from Brockville, Ontario, he attended Queen's University in Kingston, where he was a president and executive producer of the Queen's Players. After winning the Toronto regionals of The Great Canadian Laugh-Off in 2005, he was nominated for the 2006 Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, and received a Canadian Comedy Award nomination for Best Stand-Up Newcomer in 2009. He has frequently toured on the Canadian comedy circuit, appearing frequently but not exclusively at LGBTQ-themed shows, and organized Bitch Salad, a regular LGBTQ comedy showcase at Buddies in Bad Times. He has released several comedy albums, including White Devil (2015) and A Special Place in Hell (2022). As part of the Roast Battle Canada writing team, he received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Writing in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Series at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards in 2023.
Videos (296)
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0:53Newsie Madonna
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1:36I Learned English From Samantha
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0:50Living in LA
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1:05Kathleen Turner Q&A
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0:56Positive Reinforcement
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0:26In praise of the Trash Heap
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2:20Meryl Streep’s Best Moments in She Devil
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0:41Electoral College
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0:51Hot Frosty Location Tour!
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0:41Drag Race Spoilers!
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1:31Reimagining The Birdcage
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0:31What Do We Have In Common?
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2:49Best Guest Judge Ever
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0:36Name This Celebrity Couple
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2:52I Thought Aaliyah Died on 9/11
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1:14Tech Guy Sounds Like Michael Barbaro
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1:32Supergroups for a Cause, 10-6
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1:24White Lotus Predictions
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1:08Ryan Murphy True Crime Shows
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0:34I’M ENGAGED
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0:17Tonight!
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3:11White Guy Smirk
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2:46Every Woman of Color in Sex & The City
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2:03Celebrity Nude Scenes
248 viewsFrequently asked questions
What TV shows is Andrew Johnston known for?
Andrew Johnston is a Canadian comedian and writer noted above all for his work on the television series Video on Trial and Roast Battle Canada.
Where is Andrew Johnston from?
Andrew Johnston comes from Brockville, Ontario, and he attended Queen's University in Kingston, where he served as president and executive producer of the Queen's Players.
What is Bitch Salad?
Bitch Salad is a regular LGBTQ comedy showcase that Andrew Johnston organized at Buddies in Bad Times.
What comedy albums has Andrew Johnston released?
Andrew Johnston's comedy albums include White Devil from 2015 and A Special Place in Hell from 2022.
What award nominations has Andrew Johnston received?
Andrew Johnston was nominated for the 2006 Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award and for a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Stand-Up Newcomer in 2009, and as part of the Roast Battle Canada writing team he received a Canadian Screen Award nomination in 2023 for Best Writing in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Series.
What competition did Andrew Johnston win?
In 2005 Andrew Johnston won the Toronto regionals of The Great Canadian Laugh-Off.
Does Andrew Johnston perform at LGBTQ shows?
Andrew Johnston has frequently toured on the Canadian comedy circuit, often appearing, though not exclusively, at LGBTQ-themed shows.
