Pierre Novellie

Pierre Novellie is a South African born comedian, who grew up on the Isle of Man from an early age where he went to King William's College. Pierre was then a member and eventually Vice President of the Cambridge Footlights Revue whilst at University.^[1]

He is known for his work as a comedian and actor, most recently for his work on the BBC's The Mash Report ^[2][3] He was also a guest on BBC Radio 4’s The Rest is History hosted by Frank Skinner^[4] Other highlights include appearing on the Joke Thieves pilot for BBC Two opposite Marcus Brigstocke, BBC Three’s Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live ^[5] and 4OD’s comedy series Taxi Gags.^[6] Pierre’s writing credits include ITV’s Newszoids, Adam Buxton’s Shed of Christmas.^[7]

Podcast

Pierre also hosts a regular podcast called My Favourite Podcast.^[8][9]

Awards

Pierre has been nominated for several Chortle Awards and won the Amused Moose Laugh Off in 2013 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.^[10] In 2014 he was nominated for industry web-site Chortle’s Best Newcomer award.^[11] Pierre was nominated for Best Club Comic at the 2016 Chortle Awards and appeared in the Channel 4’s Comedy Blap Outsiders later that year.^[12]

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