Simon Rakoff

{{short description|Canadian comedian (born 1960)}}

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Simon Rakoff (born August 30, 1960) is a Canadian comedian who began performing professionally in 1978. A veteran of the Canadian comedy scene, he has performed in every province and is widely regarded as one of the quickest and cleverest Canadian stand-up comedians.{{citation needed|date=January 2023}} He has appeared on numerous Canadian television shows and festivals, including the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and Just for Laughs. He is also a frequent guest on CBC Radio on The Debaters and As It Happens.File:Black and white photo of Simon Rakoff.jpg His comedy album Surrounded By Idiots{{cite web|url=http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/simonrakoff|title=Surrounded By Idiots on CD baby}} was recorded and released in 2014.

He is the brother of humorist David Rakoff and the son of Vivian Rakoff.