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Dave Foley

Dave Foley

Stand-up comedian from Canada 馃嚚馃嚘

About Dave Foley

Dave Foley is a Canadian actor, stand-up comedian, director, producer and writer. He co-founded the comedy group The Kids in the Hall, whose television series ran from 1988 to 1995. He played Dave Nelson in the sitcom NewsRadio and voiced Flik in the film A Bug's Life. He pursued stand-up comedy for about a year at the Second City Training Centre in Toronto.

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Frequently asked questions

Who founded The Kids in the Hall?

Dave Foley formed The Kids in the Hall in 1984 with Kevin McDonald, Bruce McCulloch, Mark McKinney and Scott Thompson.

When did The Kids in the Hall TV show air?

The Kids in the Hall sketch show ran on TV from 1988 to 1995, and the group followed it with the 1996 film Brain Candy.

Who did Dave Foley play in A Bug's Life?

Foley played Flik in A Bug's Life, one of several screen roles alongside his sketch work.

What TV roles is Dave Foley known for?

His television roles include Dave Nelson in NewsRadio, Bob in Hot in Cleveland, Gary O'Brien in Young Sheldon and Danish Graves in Fargo, and he hosted Celebrity Poker Showdown.

Where did Dave Foley meet Kevin McDonald?

After leaving high school, Foley spent about a year doing standup at the Toronto Second City Training Centre, where he met Kevin McDonald.

Does Dave Foley have a stand-up special?

He released the stand-up special Relatively Well in January 2013.

Where is Dave Foley from?

Dave Foley was born in Etobicoke, Ontario, on January 4, 1963, and is a Canadian comedian, actor, director, producer and writer.

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