Jake O'Kane facts for kids

Jake O'Kane was born on March 12, 1961. He is a popular stand-up comedian from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He is also a regular host, called a compère, at the comedy club "The Empire Laughs Back" in Belfast.

Jake has performed his comedy in many famous clubs. These include The Stand, Jongleurs, and The Comedy Store. He also hosted the TV show One Night Stand. From 2005 to 2021, he was a regular on The Blame Game. This show was on both TV and radio. Besides comedy, Jake O'Kane also runs a shop in North Belfast.

About Jake O'Kane

His Comedy Career

Jake O'Kane is well-known for his funny performances. He has made people laugh on many TV and radio shows. He was a regular on The Blame Game for many years. This show was popular on BBC Northern Ireland TV and BBC Radio Ulster.

He also appeared on Give My Head Peace as a guest. Jake hosted and performed on One Night Stand. He was a guest on Festival Nights and Festival Review. Jake also wrote and performed for The John Daly Show on both TV and radio. He even wrote for the show McKeever on UTV.

Life Outside Comedy

Jake O'Kane lives in North Belfast with his wife and two children. When he was younger, he was a champion power-lifter. This means he was very strong and lifted heavy weights.

Jake has some health conditions. He has coeliac disease, which means he cannot eat foods with gluten. He also has ADHD, which stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This condition can make it harder to focus or stay still.

His father, Jim O'Kane, was involved in local politics. He was a councillor on Belfast City Council.