About Elvira Kurt
Elvira Kurt (born December 9, 1961) is a Canadian comedian of Jewish Hungarian descent. She hosted the entertainment satire talk show PopCultured with Elvira Kurt, which began on The Comedy Network in 2005, and later hosted the prime time quiz show Spin Off on CHCH-DT. Openly lesbian, she coined the term "fellagirly" to describe a blend of butch and femme style, and her comedy relies heavily on celebrity culture, her own appearance, and the effects of aging. Kurt was the first out LGBT comedian to perform on national Canadian television, with her 1993 performance on the CBC talk show Friday Night! with Ralph Benmergui. She is a frequent guest on the CBC Radio show The Debaters and a weekly guest on Q, and in 2020 hosted CBC Gem's Queer Pride Inside special.
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Frequently asked questions
What shows has Elvira Kurt hosted?
Elvira Kurt hosted PopCultured with Elvira Kurt, an entertainment satire talk show that started on The Comedy Network in 2005, and later the prime time quiz show Spin Off on CHCH-DT.
What was Elvira Kurt's first national TV appearance?
In 1993 she performed on the CBC talk show Friday Night! with Ralph Benmergui, becoming the first out LGBT comedian on national Canadian television.
What does fellagirly mean?
Fellagirly is a term coined by Canadian comedian Elvira Kurt to describe a blend of butch and femme style.
What does Elvira Kurt joke about?
Her comedy leans heavily on celebrity culture, her own appearance and the effects of aging.
Is Elvira Kurt on The Debaters?
Elvira Kurt, born on December 9, 1961, is a frequent guest on the CBC Radio show The Debaters and a weekly guest on Q. In 2020 she hosted the Queer Pride Inside special on CBC Gem.
