Reginald D. Hunter

[nanila]

Reginald D. Hunter is a black American comic who has made his name as a comedian performing in the UK. He often partners with Paul Merton on Have I Got News for You, and they make a great duo. I first saw him at a comedy club in Camden when he was just on the cusp of becoming quite well known. One of his favourite themes is contrasting US and UK culture.











Racism in America v racism in the UK (YouTube, 01:06)
English swearing (YouTube, 00:26)
On the BBC Breakfast show talking about being an expat (YouTube, 03:38)

Comments

[kindkit]

I actually first heard of him through watching Good News Week, which is an Australian show. Watching him in an improv context is great, because he'll be super-quiet for a long time and then chime in with something absolutely deadpan hilarious.

[nanila]

Yes! It's his timing that's really impressive, which is why I like him on these multi-person comedy shows. I remember thinking his stand-up was all right, but because it was just him sort of rambling along and every now and then coming up with one of those gems, it didn't work quite as well as it does when he's got a few people to use as foils.

[sandrylene]

Awesome! His deadpan is super amazing, and the pigtails picture is about the most adorable thing I have ever seen. (The rest are lovely, but that one made me spontaneously squeek in delight.)

[nanila]

He wore them on Have I Got News for You once. I almost passed out from glee.