About Boyd Banks
Boyd Banks (born April 16, 1964) is a Canadian stand-up comedian and actor. Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, he began his career in the entertainment industry at 17 when he won a contest for Best Stand-Up Comedian in Edmonton, Alberta, then performed for a few years in Vancouver before moving to Toronto to act. He has appeared in films including Bruiser, Wild Iris, Dawn of the Dead, Phil the Alien, Land of the Dead, Cinderella Man, Diary of the Dead and Pontypool. His television credits include guest appearances in Due South and Slings and Arrows, a role in the A&E series A Nero Wolfe Mystery, and recurring roles in The Red Green Show and Little Mosque on the Prairie. In February 2019, Banks faced criticism after he licked CBC reporter Chris Glover's ear during a live news report, apologizing the following day and calling himself an "idiot" for his behaviour.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Boyd Banks start in comedy?
Boyd Banks began his entertainment career at 17, when he won a contest for Best Stand-Up Comedian in Edmonton, Alberta.
Where did Boyd Banks perform before Toronto?
After Edmonton he spent a few years performing in Vancouver and then moved to Toronto to act.
What films has Boyd Banks been in?
His films include Bruiser, Wild Iris, Dawn of the Dead, Phil the Alien, Land of the Dead, Cinderella Man, Diary of the Dead and Pontypool.
What TV shows has Boyd Banks appeared in?
Banks had recurring roles in The Red Green Show and Little Mosque on the Prairie, a role in A Nero Wolfe Mystery on A&E and guest spots in Due South and Slings and Arrows.
Where is Boyd Banks from?
Boyd Banks was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on April 16, 1964, and is a Canadian stand-up comedian and actor.
