Reginald D. Hunter

Since his arrival in the UK Reginald’s searingly honest observations both onstage and on television have garnered him a cross-generational fan base.

Born in Georgia, USA, Reginald moved to the UK ten years ago where he studied at RADA and went on to perform in Pantomime. His comedy career was launched when he took part in an open spot as a dare.

His debut Edinburgh show in 2002, 'I Said What I Said' was nominated for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award and his next two shows both received Perrier Award nominations. He is one of the few performers to have been nominated for the Perrier Award in three consecutive years.

In 2006, as well as performing in America for the first time, Reginald won The Writers’ Guild Award for Comedy which he then presented for a season in London’s West End and on a national tour of the UK.

In 2007, Reginald was a regular panellist on Sir Trevor Macdonald’s 'News Knight', ITV’s weekly humorous look at current affairs and was invited to appear as part of the prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival.

His TV appearances have included 'Have I Got News For You?', and two series of the BBC2’s hugely popular 'Reginald D Hunter’s Songs Of The South' and 'Songs of The Border', documenting Reginald’s epic road trip through 150 years of American popular song.

He is also a well-known face on shows such as '8 Out Of 10 Cats', 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks' and 'QI' and is a frequent guest on, 'Argumental' and 'Would I Lie To You' for BBC1.

Reginald has been performing comedy in the UK for over 20 years. During that time he has become one of the Comedy industry’s best-known performers for his distinctive take on the most diverse range of subjects.

His work can be brutally honest and is often considered to be controversial, but it is always meticulously thought out. Reginald is a performer who has never been afraid to face challenging issues head on even when the focus is on his own principles or beliefs.