Another producer once said to me: "We really like you but we've just had Richard Blackwood." I was expecting a stock answer, but when he answered in such a candid way, that completely blindsided me. Amos also appeared on Nihal's Saturday Afternoon Show on BBC Radio One on 30 May 2009. In the United Kingdom, Amos has appeared as a guest on panel shows such as Have I Got News for You, Mock the Week, QI, The Wright Stuff and And Then You Die. In 2019, Amos starred in BBC's Pilgrimage,[13] walking Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrimage route to Rome. \r\rSubscribe: http://bit.ly/1ShFiDP\rWatch more #StandUp from #JFL : http://bit.ly/2M0R2j4\r\rWATCH MORE:\rNETFLIX SPECIALS:https://bit.ly/2TLIh45\rHAVE YOU SEEN THEM ON TV? So I wanted to explore the negative attitudes in my community. With the whole Brexit thing in the UK, nobody saw it coming. We have no records of past relationships for Stephen K. Amos. [16], Amos, one of seven children, lives in South London. It wasn't that I was hiding it before, I just didn't talk about it in my comedy. He performed at the 2007 Class Clowns State Final in South Australia. During the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009, he embarked on a United Kingdom tour of his show Find the Funny. Or do you get audiences who reject some of the things youre digging into? Stephen K. Amos stand up from the Just For Laughs Festival in 2012. I had already planned what I would do if he had said something I didnt agree with or that would add more shame on peoples lives, I would have respectfully excused myself. He has also appeared in Rich Hall's Cattle Drive, EastEnders, Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle and as a featured performer on BBC One's Live at the Apollo after Dara Briain and before Frankie Boyle. 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[11] In March 2010, Amos appeared with the England rugby squad playing Nelson Mandela, in a comedy sketch for the BBC's Sport Relief. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and much more. He is from British. Thats what we should be doing: talking. To talk about these sorts of things that are very distressing, but in an amusing manner? His parents came to London from Nigeria in the 1960s. Would you say Australia has less free speech than other nations? and it was just showing off. We have estimated Since December 2013, Amos has also appeared in a purportedly autobiographical radio comedy series What Does the K Stand For? . he is one of famous English comedian with the age 53 years old group. Join Facebook to connect with Stephen K Amos and others you may know. In March 2017, Amos featured on the 339th episode of the podcast based in Melbourne, The Little Dum Dum Club, which was recorded live at the European Bier Cafe in Melbourne's CBD. For me, it was my dad. Amos hosted, and performed a short set on the main stage at London's Gay Pride parade on 3 June 2010. You made a documentary, Batty Man, for Channel 4 about homophobia in the black community. I know lots of comics who've left the country and are trying their hand in America because they feel they're hitting a glass ceiling here. Check out featured articles and pictures of Stephen K Amos, The Best Performances In Movies Nobody Talks About. Telephone: 0207 704 6555. The [1]London 3 December 1967-born English comedian expert is arguably the worlds most influential Stephen K. Amos is expert, with a wide-ranging social media outreach. Stephen K Amos: What is it you wanted to say that you cant say any more? It is another if its manifested in your 20s. Amos also appeared on Nihal's Saturday Afternoon Show on BBC Radio One on 30 May 2009. Stephen K Amos's show, Laughter is My Agenda, plays Auckland's SkyCity theatre on April 28 and May 1 and 2 at 7pm. He appeared in The Bill ('Compliments of the Service') in 1993. According to our records, Stephen K. Amos is possibly single. And the weirdest thing about going to America and going to Europe and coming to Australia, particularly before last year anyway, was how bizarre your political culture is. During the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009, he embarked on a United Kingdom tour of his show Find the Funny. Stephen K. Amos's net worth Amos told i: We found out on the penultimate day that we would be meeting the Pope. But what it has revealed is that there has been a bubbling undercurrent of fear and hysteria and fake news. Stand-up comedian, Stephen K Amos is a consummate performer who has entertained audiences across the globe with his comical genius. [16], Amos, one of seven children, lives in South London. Stephen K Amos started in stand up in 1994 taking his first shows to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1997. On this channel, you will find comedic clips from some of the most legendary comedians in the business: Chris Rock, Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, and more. Relationships We have no records of past relationships for Stephen K. Amos. Amos made an appearance on the gala/comedy gig We Are Most Amused, an ITV1 televised production on 15 November 2008, in celebration of The Prince of Wales' 60th Birthday. It became a responsibility. In 2009, Stephen appeared on Soccer AM, and is a fan of West Ham United. On 2 November 2008, Amos appeared on The Jon Richardson Show on BBC 6 Music, and again on 16 August 2009 and 23 November 2009. July 18, 2021 I never went to comedy clubs when I was younger so I didn't have comedy role models as such. A UK comedian who was given an audience with Pope Francis asked the pontiff why LGBT people have been excluded from the Catholic church. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous English comedian. Born on 3 December 1967 in Unknown, Stephen K. Amos started his career as English comedian . Do you know what though? He said your mum cant be blamed for losing her faith and he blessed her. English Comedian I think the problem may be because there used to be this notion that Australia was just this melting pot, and everybody and anyone could come in. He appeared in The Bill ('Compliments of the Service') in 1993. 25 minutes. In the winter of 2009 and 2010, he sold out his second national tour The Feelgood Factor. We also feature stand-up from newcomers such as John Mulaney, Bo Burnham, and Amy Schumer. Some people say its [political correctness] gone mad. The TV personalities completed the Via Francigena walk in just 15 days last September, as part of Pilgrimage: The Road To Rome. On a related note, he gently mocks political correctness, in one of his favourite recurring jokes referring to his own penis size: "some stereotypes I can live with!". Ask yourself if thats OK., that horrible picture of this woman with a hijab on and on her telephone that went viral, a shop decided, under the words White Christmas, to feature five golliwogs, Melbourne International Comedy festival 2017. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. Stephen K. wiki profile will be updated soon as we collect Stephen K. Amoss Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. Oh, please, Google that story. I talked to him about my mums faith and about her losing her faith, he told i. He received a standing ovation for both performances. Stephen Kehinde Amos (born 3 December 1967)[2][1] is a British stand-up comedian[3][4][5] and television personality. But with everything thats gone on over the past year has the world even been in the mood for comedy? Stephen K Amos and Lady Phyll attend The Attitude Pride Awards 2017 at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park on July 7, 2017 in London, England. The Pope responded, "Giving more importance to the adjective rather than the noun, this is not good. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Review of Stephen K Amos: Work in Progress, Fringe 2012", "Virgin 1's brand new cock-umentary gets to grips with The Great British Penis", BBC This Week: Amos, O'Rourke, Kat Von D and Moore, "Stephen K Amos: 'I refused to meet the Pope unless I could ask him about LGBT rights', "BBC Radio 4 Life: An Idiot's Guide, Series 1", "Stephen K Amos Interview. Then, it depends on the age in which this disquiet: it is one thing if its manifested in children, there are many things one can do with a psychiatrist. And . He studied criminal justice at the Polytechnic of Central London. Basically, the connection between the UK and Australia is very, very obvious, very apparent. Australia, in my lifetime and my parents, had a policy of making Australia white, if you will. He is known for his live act that he performs across the world which involves audience members. He performs at Wellington's Opera House on April 30 at 7pm. That whole notion of, Oh, you can say what you like here. However, because of the rise of the refugee crisis and the fact that not everyone can come here, the whole mood and attitude has changed. Stephen K. Amos on what it was like being born a twin. Amos also starred in an episode of Mad Mad World on ITV1 in Spring 2012. In February 2013, Amos presented another series of this programme, where guests on the programme included Fred MacAulay, Angela Barnes and Greg Proops. When that poor young man got punched in the head and died of a single blow, instantly they changed the lockout laws of Sydney and kind of ruined the club scene, if you will. [18] He is gay and an atheist. Amos appeared in the winning team at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival's Great Debate in 2006, 2007, and 2008 for the negative team, and in 2009 for the affirmative team. 0. Showcase yourself on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Huge 4.3 Stephen K. Amos 2010 Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle 8.7 TV Series Various 2009 3 eps Screen One 6.6 TV Series Floyd (as Stephen Amos) 1989 1 ep He thought you were really great. In April 2010, Amos hosted The People's Music Awards in London. The whole refugee crisis dominated peoples consciousness; the terrorism, that dominated the consciousness. Amos had an older twin sister, who died in 2018. He has also appeared in Rich Hall's Cattle Drive, EastEnders, Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle and as a featured performer on BBC One's Live at the Apollo after Dara Briain and before Frankie Boyle. In January 2010, he was a celebrity guest team captain on What Do Kids Know? His debut DVD was released in November 2009 entitled Find The Funny Live. along with Rufus Hound, Joe Swash and Sara Cox on Watch. Youve got Brexit, Donald Trump, the rise of nationalism. Stephen K Amos has charmed and entertained audiences all over the world with his natural, assured delivery and his honest, original material. As an actor, he performed in both the Edinburgh Fringe and London run of a version of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. The Great Comic Relief Bake Off is the icing on the cake for BBC2. Stephen K Amos: Ah, well thats the oxymoron, if you like, of the show, because the title in itself is a bit of an anomaly. I am genuinely surprised and Ill tell you why Im surprised: because theres something called the court of public opinion. Stephen K Amos was one of eight celebrities - including Les Dennis, Lesley Joseph and Greg Rutherford - who trekked a 1,000km section of the pilgrim's walk from Canterbury to Rome for a BBC. I do my show for laughs, not necessarily applause breaks, if that makes sense? His zodiac sign is Sagittarius More about Stephen K. Amos Filmography The event took place in the New Wimbledon Theatre. Amos told Pope Francis "As a gay man, I don't feel accepted". DVDs, book & tour dates via website. And did you see any signs that attitudes are changing for that generation? Then I said Id only go if we can ask questions. A regular on the international comedy circuit, he is known for including his audience members during his shows. The fear-mongering has started. People who have appeared on the show include Lucy Montgomery and Lucy Porter. Ive been to America. Theres an undercurrent of fear and people are tapping into that fear and its divided the whole world. During the 2006 Fringe, he performed the revealing solo show All of Me, in which he publicly acknowledged his own homosexuality to his audience for the first time. So coming here as a British black comedian, knowing the history of this place and how the Indigenous people have been treated, historically, coming out here and doing the jokes and the subjects I tackle to the audience who are coming to my shows, as one of the few black British or international acts who come here is quite important to me. Twenty years later, its now the Muslims who are bombarding the lands and the refugees. Stephen K. Amos is known for Huge (2010), Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle (2009) and Screen One (1985). Amos is currently featured in the BBC Radio 4 show The Odd Half Hour, which began broadcasting on 16 November 2010. It was an unique opportunity and for me to squander that [without asking my question] would have been unthinkable.. People who have appeared on the show include Lucy Montgomery and Lucy Porter. I know how he and my mum struggled when they arrived in this country from Nigeria in the 1960s, the stuff they went through. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Review of Stephen K Amos: Work in Progress, Fringe 2012", "Virgin 1's brand new cock-umentary gets to grips with The Great British Penis", BBC This Week: Amos, O'Rourke, Kat Von D and Moore, "Stephen K Amos: 'I refused to meet the Pope unless I could ask him about LGBT rights', "BBC Radio 4 Life: An Idiot's Guide, Series 1", "Stephen K Amos Interview. Amos has the distinction of being one of the few stand-up comics chosen to appear at the 2007 Royal Variety Performance. Stephen K Amos talks about when his mother called him the wrong name.A clip from Dave's One Night Stand. You've called me into your office to tell me that they're not ready when you have the power to say let's give this a go?" Discover Stephen K. Amos's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. In 2009, Stephen also appeared on an edition of Children in Need of Mastermind, answering questions on the band Five Star. It does not matter who you are or how you live your life, you do not lose your dignity. I knew people who were leading double lives. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. with lot of social media fan he often posts many personal photos and videos to interact with her huge fan base social media plateform. Stephen K. Amoss income source is mostly from being a successful . Amos is currently featured in the BBC Radio 4 show The Odd Half Hour, which began broadcasting on 16 November 2010. Now, we all know when PC has gone mad; you know, [censoring] Baa Baa Black Sheep, blackboard, etc. Alex Kramer, Actress: The Stephen K. Amos Show. Amos is a celebrity supporter of the British Red Cross, where he is interested in their work with refugees. his net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. In 2012 Amos chaired a BBC Radio 4 programme, called Life: An Idiot's Guide, starting March 2012, where he and his pick of the circuit's best stand ups build an idiot's guide to life. 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