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Dave Johns. David Alan Johns (born 15 July 1956) is an English stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He is best known for his breakthrough role as Daniel Blake in the 2016 Ken Loach film I, Daniel Blake. [1]
JOHNS. comic actor writer. Dave is one of the most respected and best loved stand up comics working on the British comedy circuit. A multi-award winning film actor, accomplished stage actor and improvisor who has appeared on the West End stage and is best known for his breakthrough role in Ken Loach's critically acclaimed film 'I, Daniel Blake' ...
Dave Johns is an actor, stand up comedian and talented improviser who played the lead role in Ken Loach's feature film 'I, Daniel Blake' for which he won the 2016 BIFA for Best Actor. 'I, Daniel Blake' won the 2016 Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival.
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Aug 21, 2022 · Dave Johns is a comedian and actor who starred in Ken Loach's I, Daniel Blake. He shares 10 things that changed his life, from his working-class upbringing to his comedy club and his experience with Alan Davies.
Dave Johns is a British actor, stand up comedian and improviser who won the 2016 BIFA for his role in Ken Loach's 'I, Daniel Blake'. He has also performed at comedy festivals, co-written a stage adaptation of 'The Shawshank Redemption' and appeared on TV shows.
Dave Johns celebrated 30 years as a stand up comic in March 2020. "I can't believe its been thirty years since I first started doing stand up at the Comedy Cafe at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House on Westgate Road in Newcastle.
May 31, 2023 · Dave Johns, who starred in the original film, has written a new version of the play to update the story for 2023 and make people angry. The show premieres in Newcastle and tours the country, featuring real stories from food bank users and volunteers.
