David Andrew Brent
{{Short description|Canadian comedian}}
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| birth_place = Thornhill, Ontario
| nationality = Canadian
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| occupation = Comedian, actor
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David Andrew Brent (born May 28, 1981) is a Canadian-born comedian, actor, voice actor and producer.
Early life
Brent was born in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada. His father is a retired police officer and his mother is a retired manager of a textile company. His elder brother is an academic. He graduated from Thornlea Secondary School in 1999.[http://www.pressreader.com/canada/richmond-hill-post/20140101/282119224373132/TextView "He'll Be Back"], Richmond Hill Post, Jeff Lagerquist. 1 January 2014.
Career
Brent's worked in the entertainment industry as a Battle and Rave DJ, where he performed as The Dirt Bike Kid from 1999 until 2009. Based out of Toronto and Vancouver, he began working as a comic in 2000. He presented regular shows at The Second City,Jeremy Woodcock, [http://torontoist.com/2011/05/post_67/ "Judah Friedlander Gives You What You Asked For"]. Torontoist, May 2011. Absolute Comedy, Comedy Bar and The LOT Comedy Club.[http://www.tricitynews.com/entertainment/coquitlam-comedian-brings-act-home-1.1876278 Coquitlam comedian brings act home - The Tri-City News] In 2010 he created a comedy show called NBA Comics, in which he performed a group of Canadian comics.Garnet Fraser, [https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/2010/07/24/a_quick_burst_of_laughter.html "A quick burst of laughter"]. Toronto Star, December 27, 2012.
In October 2013, Brent performed at the Brantford Comedy Festival. Muscle and Fitness magazine and the Huffington Post[http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/news/arnold-schwarzenegger/ Arnold Schwarzenegger]. Huffington Post. printed very positive reviews of Brent's impression of Arnold Schwarzenegger[http://www.muscleandfitness.com/news-and-features/athletes-and-celebrities/comedian-nails-arnolds-accent Comedian David Andrew Brent's Brilliant Arnold Schwarzenegger Impersonation | Muscle & Fitness] which is part of the routine he performs in comedy clubs.[http://www.therecord.com/news-story/4861764-comedy-knight-laurier-economics-student-in-the-standup-business/ "Comedy Knight: Laurier economics student in the standup business"]. Waterloo Record, By Jeff Hicks[http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2013/10/10/stephanie-treated-like-a-queen "Stephanie treated like a queen"]. By Susan Gamble, Brantford Expositor, October 11, 2013 Brent's work was acknowledged by Schwarzenegger via Twitter,[https://archive.today/20140901053754/http://www.fm96.ca/2013/10/28/elaborate-arnold-schwarzenegger-prank/ Elaborate Arnold Schwarzenegger Prank | (CFMK FM) FM96 Kingston] after which Brent was featured in a number of news stories.[http://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/4150326-thornhill-comedian-earns-kudos-from-terminator-/ "Thornhill comedian earns kudos from ‘Terminator’"]. The Liberator, Oct 10, 2013[http://news.ninemsn.com.au/entertainment/2013/10/10/15/02/best-arnold-schwarzenegger-impression-goes-viral "Best Schwarzenegger impression goes viral"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140423073203/http://news.ninemsn.com.au/entertainment/2013/10/10/15/02/best-arnold-schwarzenegger-impression-goes-viral |date=2014-04-23 }}. News Nine FM, 2013 10 10[http://www.thetorontoegotist.com/news/local/2013/october/9/backstage-toronto-comedian-david-andrew-brent-doing-schwarzenegger "Backstage with Toronto Comedian David Andrew Brent doing Schwarzenegger"]. The Toronto Egotist.[http://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/comics-arnold-schwarzenegger-impression-might-be-best-youve-heard-f8C11356134 "Comic's Arnold Schwarzenegger impression might be best you've heard"]. NBC News, by Kurt Schlosser Brent was also interviewed about his comedy routine on Breakfast Television Vancouver.[http://www.btvancouver.ca/videos/2792912837001/ "BT Vancouver: Comedian David Andrew Brent"]. Breakfast Television Vancouver.
Brent is also a winner of the Brantford Comedy Festival's Rising Star Challenge in 2013.Gray, Victoria. [http://www.brantnews.com/news-story/4120109-not-just-for-laughs/ Not just for laughs] Brant News[https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2013/10/comedian-nails-arnold-schwarzenegger-impression/ "Comedian Nails Arnold Schwarzenegger Impression"] . ABC News, October 10, 2013 By KATIE KINDELAN via GOOD MORNING AMERICA
In 2014, he toured Canada with his one-man show "Ricky Gervais".[http://www.citybyheart.com/2015/10/24/toronto-people-introducing-comedian-david-andrew-brent/ "Toronto People: Introducing Comedian David AndrewBrent"]. City By Heart, October 24, 2015
References
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External links
- https://web.archive.org/web/20130813100245/http://www.secondcity.com/performances/detail/936/
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Category:Canadian male comedians
Category:Comedians from Ontario