Ewen Gilmour facts for kids
David Ewen Gilmour (born around 1963 – died 2 October 2014), known to many as Ewen Gilmour, was a popular New Zealand comedian and television presenter. He was known for his funny jokes and friendly personality, making many people laugh across New Zealand.
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Ewen Gilmour's Comedy Journey
Ewen Gilmour started his career in comedy in 1995. He quickly became a well-known face in the New Zealand comedy scene.
Early Success in Comedy
In 1997, Ewen Gilmour won a special award called the Billy T Award. He shared this award with another talented comedian, Cal Wilson. The Billy T Award is a very important prize for new comedians in New Zealand, celebrating their fresh and exciting talent.
Awards and Shows
Ewen's comedy continued to be very popular. In 2010, he won the "Decade Award - Best Male Comedian" for his work between 2000 and 2010 at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards. This showed how much he was loved and respected in the comedy world for many years. In 2012, he performed a new one-hour show called "S'Truth" at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival.
Ewen Gilmour on Television
Besides his stand-up comedy, Ewen Gilmour was also a familiar face on New Zealand television. He appeared in many different types of shows.
Popular TV Appearances
Ewen was on several well-known TV shows. These included:
- Pulp Comedy (1995)
- Intrepid Journeys - Peru (2003)
- Celebrity Treasure Island (2003)
- Dancing with the Stars series one (2005)
- Comedy Christmas Cracker (2010)
Hosting "Road Madness"
In 2012, Ewen Gilmour became the host of a TV3 show called "Road Madness". This show focused on different aspects of driving on New Zealand roads.
Ewen Gilmour's Passing
Ewen Gilmour sadly passed away in his sleep on 2 October 2014, at the age of 51. He is remembered as a much-loved comedian and television personality who brought joy to many people.
