About Jim David
Jim David is an American comedian, actor and writer, originally from Asheville, North Carolina, who lives in New York City. He graduated from Furman University in 1976 with a degree in drama and worked as a high school drama teacher before beginning stand-up in 1986, after several years as an actor in mostly Off-Broadway shows. In 2000 he became the first openly gay male comedian to have his own Comedy Central special, appearing on Comedy Central Presents. From 2002 to 2004 he was a regular guest on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, and he made his Broadway debut in the 1994 musical The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public. David wrote, produced and starred in the one-man show South Pathetic, and has released five albums on Stand Up! Records, most recently 2021's Gay Jokes For Straight Cruisers, which reached No. 1 on the iTunes comedy chart.
Videos (24)
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4:59ANN MILLER - "IM STILL HERE" from FOLLIES
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5:16Jim David - Friar's Club Roast of George Takei
36.7K views
6:42JIM DAVID AT CAROLINES, NEW YORK CITY
19.8K views
11:02Woody Allen's New York
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9:35JIM DAVID - GOTHAM COMEDY LIVE
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7:13PHYLLIS NEWMAN - WHO'S THAT WOMAN? from "Follies"
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3:37JIM DAVID ON BLACK PEOPLE
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3:46JIM DAVID - SOUTH PATHETIC CLIPS
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1:16:47JIM DAVID - SOUTH PATHETIC - Full Show
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6:01JIM DAVID STAND UP
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5:22JIM DAVID STAND UP
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4:34JIM DAVID INTERVIEWS HUGH HEFNER, SARAH SILVERMAN, DEBORAH HARRY, ALAN KING AND MORE
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3:41JIM DAVID as Vera Carp in GREATER TUNA
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5:06JIM DAVID INTERVIEW ON USA LIVE
937 views
2:22JIM DAVID ON JOY BEHAR
892 views
25:00NANCY & CHARLIE DAVID TOUR ASHEVILLE, N.C.
529 views
9:49JIM DAVID INTERVIEW ON FRANK DECARO SHOW, SIRIUS OUTQ
484 views
0:50JIM DAVID AIRLINE ROUTINE, animated by ROOFTOP COMEDY
425 views
4:54COMEDIAN WORKING REMOTELY FROM HOME, Episode 5!
393 views
21:04JIM DAVID, ALLURE OF THE SEAS 10/24/25
351 views
3:11COMEDIAN WORKING REMOTELY FROM HOME Episode 3!
296 views
1:57JIM DAVID EDITORIAL COMEDY
257 views
14:13JIM DAVID ALLURE OF THE SEAS 10/29/25
206 views
2:03JIM DAVID NAKED IN THE HALL!
77 viewsGuest appearances (83)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Jim David.
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10:37Jim Davidson Reacts to Ed Sheeran Gaza Controversy... What is Going on?
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0:45Jim Davidson reminisces on a past experience with the one of a kind Ann Widdecombe.
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5:46Jim Davidson: 230 Person Mega Migrant Boat Arrives in UK!
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113.3K views
0:57Jim Davidson: Falklands War HERO Under Fire Over Migrant Boat Comments!
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0:51Jim Davidson talks about the new Secretary of Defence, West Streeting.
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8:56Jim Davidson: "Show Some Respect!" - Remembering Ann Widdecombe
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103.8K views
8:46Jim Davidson: Andy Burnham's Cabinet Raises Some BIG Questions!
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99.2K views
1:18Jim Davidson gives his thoughts on Andy Burnham's recent sanctions to be imposed on Israel.
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6:38Jim Davidson: 2 MILLION Foreign Nationals on Benefits?! WHAT IS GOING ON?
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1:00Jim Davidson reacts as a mega dinghy containing 230 migrants arrives on UK shores.
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0:50Jim Davidson Reacts To Anti-Nigel Farage T-Shirt Sparking Outrage
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7:15Jim Davidson - Veterans to be Charged Thousands... How is This Fair?
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93.9K views
4:07Jim Davidson: SHOCKING Police Response to Southampton Protests Sparks Outrage
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85.7K views
1:01Jim Davidson and Eastenders star John Altman talk football!
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85.1K views
9:35Jim Davidson - RAF Terrorist BOMB Plot Stopped by Farmer... Is Conflict brewing?
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84.3K views
12:55Jim Davidson: PARIS RIOTS...Is Britain NEXT?!
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79.9K views
0:52Jim Davidson: Can Kemi Badenoch REALLY Scrap Inheritance Tax?
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78.1K views
6:20Jim Davidson: ITVโs Reform UK UNDERCOVER Sting Sparks OUTRAGE!
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1:17Jim Davidson gives his thoughts on Jeff Bezos' investment in to Liverpool football club.
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8:22Jim Davidson & James Barke Talk Boating Life & Fairline Targa 58 GTO at Southampton Boat Show 2026
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65.4K views
6:50Jim Davidson - Piddington Votes to Leave UK... People have had ENOUGH!
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63.8K views
8:48Jim Davidson: Belfast Unrest Grows After HORRIFIC Attack
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59.8K views
1:11As Burnham removes VAT from gas bills, Jim Davidson believes he should improve the catering industry
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58.7K views
9:11Jim Davidson Reacts to Air Traffic Control Calamity!
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Jim David from?
Jim David comes from Asheville, North Carolina, and lives in New York City, where he works as a comedian, actor and writer.
When did Jim David start stand-up?
He began stand-up in 1986, after teaching high school drama and spending several years acting, mostly in Off-Broadway shows. He had graduated from Furman University in 1976 with a drama degree.
What was Jim David's Comedy Central special?
In 2000 Jim David became the first openly gay male comedian to have his own Comedy Central special, appearing on Comedy Central Presents.
Was Jim David on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn?
Yes, from 2002 to 2004 he was a regular guest on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn.
What is South Pathetic?
South Pathetic is a one-man show that Jim David wrote, produced and starred in.
What albums has Jim David released?
David's albums come out on Stand Up! Records, among them Gay Jokes For Straight Cruisers from 2021, which went to No. 1 on a comedy chart.
Has Jim David been on Broadway?
He made his Broadway debut in the 1994 musical The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public.
