Pierre Novellie

Pierre Novellie (born 31 January 1991) is a South African-born comedian.

Pierre Novellie
Pierre Novellie backstage at the Garrick Theatre, 2019
Born (1991-01-31) 31 January 1991
Johannesburg, South Africa
MediumStand-up, television, radio
Alma materCorpus Christi College, Cambridge
Websitewww.pierrenovellie.com

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Novellie grew up on the Isle of Man and attended Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. At Cambridge he was a member and then Vice President of the Cambridge Footlights Revue.[1]

He is known for his work as a comedian, actor, and writer, having recently been seen and heard on The Mash Report,[2][3] Chris Ramsey's Stand Up Central [4] and The Now Show.[5] He was also a guest on BBC Radio 4’s The Rest is History hosted by Frank Skinner.[6] Other highlights include appearing on the Joke Thieves pilot for BBC Two opposite Marcus Brigstocke, BBC Three’s Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live [7] and 4OD’s comedy series Taxi Gags.[2] Pierre’s writing credits include Spitting Image, Mock The Week, The Mash Report, ITV’s Newszoids, Adam Buxton’s Shed of Christmas.[2] In addition to his television and radio credits and his own live shows, Pierre has supported Frank Skinner, Hal Cruttenden and Gary Delaney on tour.

Podcast

He currently co-hosts the popular podcast BudPod alongside British Comedian Phil Wang.[8] Pierre previously hosted a regular podcast called 'My Favourite Podcast'.[9][10]

Awards

Pierre has been nominated for several Chortle Awards and won the Amused Moose Laugh Off in 2013 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.[11] In 2014 he was nominated for industry web-site Chortle’s Best Newcomer award.[2] Pierre was nominated for Best Club Comic at the 2016 Chortle Awards and appeared in the Channel 4’s Comedy Blap Outsiders later that year.[2]

References
  1. "comedy cv - the UK's largest collection of comedians biogs and photos". www.comedycv.co.uk.
  2. "Pierre Novellie in Scotland at Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance That 2017". BroadwayWorld.com.
  3. "BBC Two - The Mash Report - Episode guide". BBC.
  4. "Changing Your Accent To Suit Situations | Pierre Novellie | Chris Ramsey's Stand Up Central" – via www.youtube.com.
  5. "BBC Radio 4 - The Now Show, Series 55, Episode 5". BBC.
  6. "BBC Radio 4 - The Rest is History, Series 2, Episode 1". BBC.
  7. "BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Comedy Club Interviews - Available now". BBC.
  8. "BudPod with Phil Wang & Pierre Novellie on acast". acast.
  9. "My Favourite Podcast on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts.
  10. "My Favourite Podcast". SoundCloud.
  11. "AmusedMoose | Comedy Awards | Stand-up Comedy Soho Kings Cross Awards Courses". www.amusedmoose.com.


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