Fraser Young
| Fraser Young | |
|---|---|
| Medium | Stand-up |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Genres | Anecdotal comedy, observational comedy |
Fraser Young is a stand-up comedian who started in Toronto, Ontario.[1] He also headlines right across Canada, and as far away as Hong Kong.[1][2]
Young has won the prestigious Tim Sims Encouragement Fund,[1][2] awarded to the best up and coming comic in Toronto that shows a creative and fresh approach to comedy.[1] Young has also made several national television and radio appearances, including CBC Radio's Brave New Waves, Madly Off in All Directions, and Definitely Not The Opera.[2] In addition, he starred in his very own episode of Comedy Now!, broadcast on CTV and The Comedy Network.[2] Young has also appeared numerous times on MuchMoreMusic and is a regular on MuchMusic's Video On Trial.[1][2]
He has appeared on the hit Canadian preteen sitcom The Latest Buzz as Wilder's dad, and is a regular writer for the show.
Young released his first comedy CD Everyone Loves A Smug Bastard in 2006.[1][2] Also in 2006, Young was invited to the Just For Laughs festival as the only Canadian in the New Faces showcase, featuring the top new talent from around the world.[1][2]
Young now lives in New York.
Young is currently working as a writer and story editor for the showcase show Almost Heroes.[2]