Jay Hollingsworth
About Jay Hollingsworth
Jay Hollingsworth, known professionally as Big Irish Jay, is an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, he relocated to the East Coast and developed his act on the stages of Boston, Massachusetts. Known for a charmingly brutal style, he won first place in the March Comedy Madness Competition and The Best of Boston, and was a finalist in the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition. Hollingsworth has appeared on All Def and Amazon's Laugh After Dark series, and his stand-up clips have drawn more than 100 million views online. He has also appeared on podcasts including About Last Night, Robert Kelly's You Know What Dude, Greg Fitzsimmons' Fitzdog Radio and Doug Benson's Doug Loves Movies and Benson Interruption. In 2025 he released his debut special, Green Monster, on Amazon Prime Video as part of the Laugh After Dark banner, which was later submitted for consideration for the 2026 Grammy Awards. Hollingsworth also created and hosts the live show True Story, in which comedians perform stand-up followed by a Q&A on what was embellished.
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2:56Glad this Karen was ok -UPCOMING SHOWS- BigIrishJay.com/shows
760 views
1:51The GOAT! UPCOMING SHOWS (Tix link in bio)
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1:36The grift!
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0:30How @don.wrinkles & I nap, preshow.
755 views
0:39Birthday wish CANCELED!
753 views
2:09Take that Superman!
745 views
0:46What happened?
729 views
1:56Shut it! Please
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2:21My favorite -UPCOMING SHOWS- BigIrishJay.com/shows
714 views
3:00Don't ever change -UPCOMING SHOWS- BigIrishJay.com/shows
713 views
0:59WEEEEEEEEEEEE
711 views
1:16FatBack Flashback
707 views
0:51Manteca, CA THIS WEEKEND BigIrishJay.com/shows
698 views
2:28State your case
696 views
2:42Comedian vs. Heckler | 60th Birthday | Big Irish Jay Hollingsworth
691 views
1:14Weight loss
688 views
2:20I'm good -UPCOMING SHOWS- BigIrishJay.com/shows
675 views
1:16Merry Christmas...
674 views
1:54July 29, 2025
674 views
3:41I'm 6'8" and dated a little person
673 views
2:49A fatback Friday -UPCOMING SHOWS- BigIrishJay.com/shows
672 views
2:20Comedian Robert Kelly plugs the HollingsWorthless Podcast
671 views
1:27Chills
669 views
0:58She must be protected at all costs! OP tiktok: @thechewrue
665 viewsFrequently asked questions
Who is Big Irish Jay?
Big Irish Jay is the professional name of Jay Hollingsworth, an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer.
Where is Jay Hollingsworth from?
Jay Hollingsworth is originally from the Pacific Northwest, and after moving to the East Coast he developed his act on the stages of Boston, Massachusetts.
What competitions has Jay Hollingsworth won?
Known for a charmingly brutal style, Jay Hollingsworth won first place in the March Comedy Madness Competition and The Best of Boston, and he was a finalist in the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition.
Where has Jay Hollingsworth appeared on screen?
Jay Hollingsworth has appeared on All Def and on Amazon's Laugh After Dark series.
What is Green Monster?
Green Monster is Jay Hollingsworth's debut special, released in 2025 on Amazon Prime Video under the Laugh After Dark banner and later submitted for consideration for the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Which podcasts has Jay Hollingsworth been on?
Jay Hollingsworth has appeared on podcasts including About Last Night, Robert Kelly's You Know What Dude, Greg Fitzsimmons' Fitzdog Radio and Doug Benson's Doug Loves Movies and Benson Interruption.
What is True Story?
True Story is a live show created and hosted by Jay Hollingsworth, in which comedians perform stand-up and then take a Q&A on what they embellished.
