Jake O'Kane facts for kids

Jake O'Kane, born on March 12, 1961, is a popular comedian from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He is known for his funny stand-up comedy shows. Jake also used to be a regular host at "The Empire Laughs Back," a comedy club in Belfast.

He has performed his comedy routines in many different places. These include famous comedy clubs like The Stand, Jongleurs, and The Comedy Store. Jake has also been on TV and radio shows.

He hosted a stand-up comedy show called One Night Stand on BBC Northern Ireland. From 2005 until 2021, he was a regular guest on The Blame Game. This show was on both TV and radio. Besides comedy, Jake also runs a shop in North Belfast.

Jake O'Kane: Life and Family

Jake O'Kane lives in North Belfast with his wife and two children. When he was younger, he was a champion at power-lifting. This is a sport where people lift very heavy weights.

Health and Lifestyle

Jake has coeliac disease, which means he cannot eat foods with gluten. He was also recently diagnosed with ADHD. This stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It affects how people focus and control their actions. .....

Family Background

Jake's father, Jim O'Kane, was involved in local politics. He served as a councillor on the Belfast City Council. In 1971, during a time of political unrest, his father was held for a period as part of a special operation.

Jake O'Kane on TV and Radio

Jake O'Kane has appeared in many television and radio shows. He is well-known for his funny contributions.

Television Appearances

Jake was a regular on The Blame Game from 2005 to 2021. He was a panelist, which means he was one of the people who discussed topics on the show. He also appeared as a guest on Give My Head Peace. Jake hosted One Night Stand, where he performed his own comedy. He also contributed to shows like Festival Nights and The John Daly Show. He even wrote for McKeever on UTV.

Radio Shows

Jake was also a regular panelist on The Blame Game radio show on BBC Radio Ulster. He contributed to Festival Review and appeared on Between the Lines and Saturday View on RTÉ Radio. He also contributed to The John Daly Show on Downtown Radio.