Phil Hanley
About Phil Hanley
Phil Hanley is a Canadian-American stand-up comedian and actor. He had a half-hour special on Comedy Central in 2015 and released an hour-long stand-up special, Ooh La La, on his YouTube channel in 2022. Time Out described him as a "master of crowdwork". Hanley was raised in Oshawa, Ontario, was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 10, and used comedy as a way to cope with his learning disability before moving to Vancouver in 2003.
Before performing stand-up, Hanley worked as a model in New York and Europe for clients such as Giorgio Armani, Levi's, Fred Perry, and British GQ. He tried improv comedy at the Vancouver TheatreSports League and the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York before switching to stand-up, finding that he preferred the control and preparation it required. He had his first screenwriting credit for the 2006 film Air Buddies.
Hanley moved to New York in 2011 and became a regular at the Comedy Cellar, making his U.S. network debut on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson that March. He starred in the 2017 comedy film Sundowners, appeared in I Feel Pretty starring Amy Schumer, and released the comedy album Please Don't Chit Chat While I'm Pursuing My Dream in 2018. In March 2025, he published his first book, Spellbound: My Life as a Dyslexic Wordsmith. Hanley is an ambassador for organizations that address learning disabilities, including Eye to Eye and Dyslexia Canada.
Videos (968)
Videos 241 to 264 of 968.
0:49The Phixer
990.7K views
0:57Teacher vs. Teacher
989K views
0:11fastest crowd work in the west.
987.6K views
0:52#standupcomedy #comedian #jokes #crowdwork
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0:52Girl Dad
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0:28Free Money
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0:59#jokes #standupcomedy #crowdwork #comedy #funny
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0:38#standupcomedy #shorts #jokes
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0:47Say My Name
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1:01#standupcomedy #standup #comedian #jokes #crowdwork
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0:54Preached
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0:58#jokes #comedy #crowdwork #standupcomedy
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0:50#standupcomedy #jokes #crowdwork #comedian
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1:00Antisocial Studies
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0:51#standupcomedy #comedian #jokes #crowdwork
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0:56#standup #standupcomedy #comedian #crowdwork
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0:56#standupcomedy #comedian #jokes #crowdwork
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0:48Family Alumni
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0:38Going Pro
929.2K views
0:56I fell in love with a cop
922K views
0:55#standupcomedy #jokes #crowdwork #comedy
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0:46#standupcomedy #standup #comedian #jokes #crowdwork
918.1K views
2:03Wholesome Heckler
917.2K views
0:55He’s Back
915.6K viewsGuest appearances (14)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Phil Hanley.
Guest appearances 1 to 14 of 14.
0:26Phil Hanley on We Might Be Drunk
Sam Morril
321.6K views
56:49Phil Hanley's life as a dyslexic wordsmith | Whiskey Ginger
Andrew Santino
50.2K views
0:35Biological dad jokes (with Phil Hanley) from Up on the Roof
Sam Morril
44.9K views
2:17:56Bertcast # 547 - Phil Hanley & ME
Bert Kreischer
44.7K views
6:30Modeling in Europe with Phil Hanley - CLIP - Bertcast
Bert Kreischer
39K views
9:23The Grateful Dead with Phil Hanley - CLIP - Bertcast
Bert Kreischer
36.5K views
1:18:15Phil Hanley | Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan
Neal Brennan
20.2K views
1:04:51Phil Hanley | The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler | Full Episode
Ryan Sickler
14.1K views
5:16Dyslexia with Phil Hanley - CLIP - Bertcast
Bert Kreischer
7.8K views
4:22Still Alive Here with Sam Morril ep 4. Guest Phil Hanley.
Sam Morril
3.7K views
1:23:55Phil Hanley (Fitzdog Radio ) | Greg Fitzsimmons
Gregory Sebastian Fitzsimmons
2K views
1:00:17The JTrain Podcast: Boyfriend Mood Swings & The Hoe Phase w/ Phil Hanley
Jared Freid
1.4K views
1:11:35The JTrain Podcast: Luxury Lounge: Wordle Spoilers & Bad Office Etiquette w/ Phil Hanley
Jared Freid
948 views
9:07You're Not 'Too Clingy' For Him, The Idea of A Relationship Is ft. Phil Hanley | JTrain Podcast Clip
Jared Freid
520 viewsChannels on this page: Sam Morril, Andrew Santino, Bert Kreischer, Neal Brennan, Ryan Sickler, Gregory Sebastian Fitzsimmons, Jared Freid
Frequently asked questions
What is Phil Hanley known for in comedy?
He is a Canadian-American stand-up comedian whose performances feature extensive audience interaction, leading Time Out to describe him as a "master of crowdwork".
What did Phil Hanley do before stand-up comedy?
He worked as a model in New York and Europe for clients such as Giorgio Armani, Levi's, Fred Perry, and British GQ before pursuing comedy.
Does Phil Hanley have a learning disability?
Yes, he was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 10 and used comedy as a way to cope with it; in March 2025 he published a book about it titled Spellbound: My Life as a Dyslexic Wordsmith.
What stand-up specials has Phil Hanley released?
He had a half-hour special on Comedy Central in 2015 and released his first hour-long special, Ooh La La, on his YouTube channel in 2022.
What advocacy work does Phil Hanley do?
He is an ambassador for organizations that address learning disabilities, including Eye to Eye, Dyslexia Canada, and Choose Your Own ADDventure.
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