Reginald D. Hunter facts for kids
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| Birth name | Reginald Darnell Hunter |
| Born | March 26, 1969 Albany, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1992–present |
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Reginald Darnell Hunter (born March 26, 1969) is an American stand-up comedian. He is well-known for his comedy shows in the United Kingdom.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Growing Up in Georgia
Reginald Hunter was born in Albany, Georgia, in the United States. He was the youngest of nine children in his family.
Starting in Performance
When he was 20, Reginald had an acting internship in Jackson, Mississippi. This was one of his first steps into the world of performing.
Reginald Hunter's Career
Becoming a Stand-Up Comedian
Reginald first came to the UK when he was 27. He was a summer student at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He became a comedian after someone dared him to perform a comedy set. He even earned £100 for it! He enjoyed making people laugh and realized it could be a good career. So, he decided to focus on stand-up comedy instead of acting.
Comedy Tours and Shows
Reginald has performed in many shows and tours. In 2006 and 2008, he took part in events called Project X Presents. In 2013, he toured Ireland with his show In the Midst of Crackers.
In April 2013, Reginald performed for the Professional Footballers' Association. After his show, the chairman, Clarke Carlisle, made an accusation. Reginald responded by sharing many smiling photos of himself with people from the event on his Facebook page.
What Critics Say
People who review comedy often praise Reginald's work. Bruce Dessau from The Standard said Reginald "moves elegantly from big topic to big topic." He called him "a truly talented comedian." Kevin Quinn from the Edinburgh Evening News noted that Reginald's recent shows are "still not for the faint-hearted." However, he also mentioned that Reginald "does seem a lot more reflective in middle-age."
Reginald on Radio
Reginald has been a host for the E4 Laughs at Edinburgh podcast. This podcast showed off the best comedy acts from the 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He has also appeared many times on the BBC Radio 4 comedy show The Unbelievable Truth. He was also on Midweek (BBC Radio 4) in 2011.
Reginald on Television
Reginald first appeared on TV in 1998. It was on Channel 4's The 11 O'Clock Show. Since then, he has been on many other TV shows.
Notable TV Appearances
Reginald has been a guest on popular panel shows like:
- 8 Out of 10 Cats
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks
- Have I Got News for You
- QI
- Would I Lie to You?
- Live at the Apollo
He also had his own travel series on the BBC:
- Reginald D Hunter's Songs of the South (2015)
- Reginald D Hunter's Songs of the Border (2018)
In 2016, he even had an acting role in one episode of the TV series Man Down.
Awards and Recognition
Reginald Hunter has been recognized for his comedy.
- He was nominated for the Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Festival in both 2003 and 2004.
- In 2006, he won the Writers' Guild Award for Comedy. He won it for his show called Pride & Prejudice... & ....
Personal Life
Reginald's mother passed away in 2004. He has a daughter, who was born in 2002.
Images for kids
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Hunter in 2006
See also
In Spanish: Reginald D. Hunter para niños
