Stephen K Amos: What is it you wanted to say that you cant say any more? At the age of 53 years, Stephen K. Amos weight not available right now. he is one of famous English comedian with the age 53 years old group. As an actor, he performed in both the Edinburgh Fringe and London run of a version of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. A regular on the international comedy circuit, he is known for including his audience members during his shows. In May 2007, he appeared at the New Zealand International Comedy festival where he won the award for Best International Comedian. With the whole Brexit thing in the UK, nobody saw it coming. In the winter of 2009 and 2010, he sold out his second national tour The Feelgood Factor. I wanted to look at those issues from my own perspective, because growing up in south London as one of a few black kids in my class, the one thing you could hide easily was your sexuality, even if you couldn't hide your blackness. In 2006, your comedy style changed when you did an Edinburgh show in which you spoke publicly for the first time about being gay. In December 2010, Amos appeared on Live at the Apollo as host and compere. He received a standing ovation for both performances. View the profiles of people named Stephen K Amos. I didn't set out to be this role model, but if it's all in moderation and if you can inspire and encourage younger people, then that's a great thing. Stephen K Amos has charmed and entertained audiences all over the world with his natural, assured delivery and his honest, original material. The Pope responded: Giving more importance to the adjective rather than the noun, this is not good. In 2009, Stephen appeared on Soccer AM, and is a fan of West Ham United. By Jonathan Harvey with Stephen K Amos. This lad came up to me after one show, a white kid, about 19, very street savvy, and said: "I've been struggling with these issues but I'm going to tell my mum that I'm gay today." 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. 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.[15]. And then we had the Brexit thing. Check out featured articles and pictures of Stephen K Amos Birth name: Stephen Kehinde Amos Born: ( 1967-12-03) 3 December 1967 (age 52) London, England Medium: Stand up, television Nationality . Pope Francis refused to allow laity to kiss his papal ring, and everyone is wondering why. If I at least make someone think, or put a spin on something that might change their point of view, that is good. It's been the hardest and the most honest piece of work I've ever done but it's out there. But if no one is honest and visible then nobody can move forward at all. You've enjoyed a successful career on the live circuit for 18 years why has it taken so long to break into television? He made a guest appearance as Jimi Hendrix on the third episode of the BBC Three show, Snuff Box. And I just thought: "What? Official website of Stephen K Amos - stand-up comedian, writer and television personality. In December 2010, Amos appeared on Live at the Apollo as host and compere. I used to do a joke where I said I'd have to wait for Lenny Henry to die before I could get on television. Amos told i: We found out on the penultimate day that we would be meeting the Pope. along with Rufus Hound, Joe Swash and Sara Cox on Watch. Stephen Kehinde Amos (born 3 December 1967) is a British stand-up comedian and television personality. He was surprised to learn that you were gay. That kind of thing fills me with joy, because in my mind I like to think Ive changed someones perception because Im pretty sure if the person didnt bring his dad to the show, he wouldnt have chosen to go on his own. The comedian in conversation in 2018", "Interview: Stephen K Amos, comedian and author", "Stephen K Amos: 'I don't want to be labelled "the black gay comic"', "Pope: Anyone who 'discards' gay people 'doesn't have a human heart', Review of Stephen K Amos at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2007, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stephen_K._Amos&oldid=1137453083, Articles with dead external links from October 2022, Articles with permanently dead external links, BLP articles lacking sources from November 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Australian culture, British culture, Nigerian culture, current events, human interaction, popular culture, racism, sex, This page was last edited on 4 February 2023, at 19:10. In 2010, for the show Tinga Tinga Tales Amos voiced the characters Hyena and Millipede/Pediless. Stephen Kehinde Amos (born 3 December 1967) [2] [1] is a British stand-up comedian [3] [4] [5] and television personality. Amos had an older twin sister, who died in 2018. In 2010, Amos's own show was launched, a combination of stand up, sketches, and guest performers (who for the most part had not fully broken into television comedy), simply entitled The Stephen K Amos Show. And, like I say, I do it for the jokes but there is also an undercurrent of stuff going through. I have indeed travelled around the world but its the state of the world itself that is going to be the subject of the show. Stephen K Amos talks about when his mother called him the wrong name.A clip from Dave's . :https://bit.ly/2HIKRAS\rLOVE \u0026 RELATIONSHIPS STAND UP:https://bit.ly/2JmFV6R\rMUSICAL COMEDY:https://bit.ly/2UKbLM4\r \rFOLLOW JFL :\rFacebook: http://bit.ly/1qbX9p0\rTwitter: http://bit.ly/1RG2uuI\r\rWebsite: http://bit.ly/1pFZ2d1\r \rABOUT JUST FOR LAUGHS :\rJust For Laughs is the worlds premiere destination for #standupcomedy. JFL produces the worlds largest and most prestigious comedy event every July in Montreal, as well as annual festivals in Toronto and Sydney. And its really quite sad because communication is the key. Show more. In 2010, for the show Tinga Tinga Tales Amos voiced the characters Hyena and Millipede/Pediless. Stephen is managed by Lisa White at Glorious Management. You know, thats a really good question. Summarize this article for a 10 years old. He performs at Wellington's Opera House on April 30 at 7pm. Amos had an older twin sister, who died in 2018. 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. 79 Noel Road. On Fern Britton's The 5 O'Clock Show (Channel 4, 19 July 2010), he stated that his middle name is Kehinde, which is a Yoruba name for "second of twins". He studied criminal justice at the Polytechnic of Central London. I couldnt live with myself otherwise, he said. People who have appeared on the show include Lucy Montgomery and Lucy Porter. Stephen K. Amos is known for Huge (2010), Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle (2009) and Screen One (1985). I was expecting a stock answer, but when he answered in such a candid way, that completely blindsided me. Its extraordinary. In March 2010, Amos appeared with the England rugby squad playing Nelson Mandela, in an comedy sketch for the BBC's Sport Relief. If you just want to laugh, youre in the right place. Lesley Joseph, Stephen K Amos, Greg Rutherford in Pilgrimage: The Road To Rome (Photo: Toby LLoyd/BBC) When you have something like Mardi Gras, which is the biggest type of parade of its kind in the world, bar none, and not just a parade itself but a week before the parade yet, that doesnt sway the government to think public opinion is really on the side of this? I do my show for laughs, not necessarily applause breaks, if that makes sense? He appeared in The Bill ('Compliments of the Service') in 1993. To talk about these sorts of things that are very distressing, but in an amusing manner? 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 Stephen Kehinde Amos [2][1] is a British stand-up comedian[3][4][5] and television personality. The Pope responded, "Giving more importance to the adjective rather than the noun, this is not good. 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. When I do my shows, people come up to me or I hear things from people after the show: My dads never seen you before. He began his career as a compere at the Big Fish comedy clubs in South London, and has been nominated for Chortle's Best Compere Award three times in 2004, 2007 and 2008. No, is my answer. In March 2007, his documentary on homophobia in the black British community and Jamaica, Batty Man, was broadcast by Channel 4. [3] On Fern Britton's The 5 O'Clock Show (Channel 4, 19 July 2010), he stated that his middle name is Kehinde, which is a Yoruba name for "second of twins". 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. Episode 2 of 6. He performed at the 2007 Class Clowns State Final in South Australia. Stephen K Amos is back in Australia after 12 months of touring the globe and his new show, World Famous, takes aim at the nationalism and casual racism he encountered over an especially strange year. 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. [16], Amos, one of seven children, lives in South London. I've been asked to go on all sorts of programmes to discuss those issues and I've just picked a few, because I don't want to be labelled as "the black gay comic". A regular on the international comedy circuit, he is known for including his audience members during his shows. 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. Amos performed on the alternative stage at Reading Festival on 27 August 2010, and the Leeds Festival on 28 August 2010. So we gave in some questions and the answer came back from the Vatican that the Pope will answer any questions that you have.. 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. He told Italian publication La Stampa: I would say first of all to pray then, to not condemn, to talk, to understand, to make space for the son or daughter. My mum is the one who dares to say the things I wouldn't say as myself. Amos also starred in an episode of Mad Mad World on ITV1 in Spring 2012. 25 minutes. #StephenKAmosStandUp from the #JustForLaughs Festi. Basically, the connection between the UK and Australia is very, very obvious, very apparent. Ive been quite vocal in my criticism in certain aspects of the Catholic Church. Glorious Management. Also in the show I am tackling casual racism because I talk about things people have said to me or things Ive witnessed, and Im throwing it out there in your face. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius More about Stephen K. Amos Filmography He began his career as a compere at the Big Fish comedy clubs in South London, and has been nominated for Chortle's Best Compere Award three times in 2004, 2007 and 2008. His debut DVD was released in November 2009 entitled Find The Funny Live. Amos performed on the alternative stage at Reading Festival on 27 August 2010, and the Leeds Festival on 28 August 2010. Thats a fact. Born on 3 December 1967 in Unknown, Stephen K. Amos started his career as English comedian . In February 2013, Amos presented another series of this programme, where guests on the programme included Fred MacAulay, Angela Barnes and Greg Proops. In all fairness he said something that was quite magnificent, because he is one of the most progressive popes in recent times. Help us build our profile of Stephen K. Amos! In 2019, Amos starred in BBC's Pilgrimage show, walking Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrimage route to Rome. Stephen K.s income mostly comes from and basic source is being a successful British English comedian. Discover Stephen Kehinde Amoss Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. In the winter of 2009 and 2010, he sold out his second national tour The Feelgood Factor. The producers asked, well, what sort of questions, as we dont want to spark a diplomatic incident. While in Australia for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Amos often appears on Australian television shows such as the improvisational Thank God You're Here; the music-based panel game show Spicks and Specks; and satirical news based comedy quiz show Good News Week. take children who they believe were gay to a psychiatrist. They like what I do. He is currently single. Jo Brand and Stephen K Amos among contestants in comedy spin-off which was watched by 3.8 million viewers on Monday. London, N1 8HE. Tv, radio, stage. Amos told Pope Francis "As a gay man, I don't feel accepted". Check out featured articles and pictures of Stephen K Amos, The Best Performances In Movies Nobody Talks About. Also learn about how he is rich at the age of 49 years old? He is a member of famous with the age 55 years old group. Some people say its [political correctness] gone mad. along with Rufus Hound, Joe Swash and Sara Cox on Watch. Amos has the distinction of being one of the few stand-up comics chosen to appear at the 2007 Royal Variety Performance. In 2019, Amos starred in BBC's Pilgrimage,[13] walking Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrimage route to Rome. And ask yourself if thats OK. Its like this casual racism not just in Australia but in a global sense is starting to evolve into more blatant racism; more emboldened racism. Stephen K. Amos stand up from the Just For Laughs Festival in 2012. And also, you need to ask yourself, Where did you come from? Would you say Australia has less free speech than other nations? [3] On Fern Britton's The 5 O'Clock Show (Channel 4, 19 July 2010), he stated that his middle name is Kehinde, which is a Yoruba name for "second of twins". She is an actress, known for The Stephen K. Amos Show (2010), Eye Spy (2013) and Flash Prank (2011). 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. He began his career as a compere at the Big Fish comedy clubs in South London, and has been nominated for Chortles Best Compere Award three times in 2004, 2007 and 2008. People who have appeared on the show include Lucy Montgomery and Lucy Porter. About 10 years ago, I had a meeting with an executive who said to me: "You know what, you're really funny, you're ready to make a show right now. He is known for his live act that he performs across the world which involves audience members. 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. It won a Royal Television Society Award and was nominated for a BAFTA. It does not matter who you are or how you live your life, you do not lose your dignity. Do you find people are coming to your show as a sort of haven of sanity? Stephen K. Amos's net worth It helps to already be famous to become a social media influencer, but he demonstrates that you need to have a raw or personal touch and engage with your followers if you want to do well on Instagram Facebook, Twiter, Youtube, etc. His second DVD was released in November 2010 entitled The Feelgood Factor. He appeared in The Bill ('Compliments of the Service') in 1993. In 2012 and 2013, he performed his Laughter Is My Agenda tour.[6]. \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? 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. I wanted to find out if in 21st-century Britain young people have more positive ideas. 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