05 / PRESS & PROMOTERS
All the good stuff.
Ready to go.
Photos, a short biography and the right links. A little less admin between you and a good show.
THE SHORT BIO
Meet Pete.
Pete Johansson is a Canadian stand-up comedian whose sharp observations and playful storytelling have taken him to clubs, theatres and festivals around the world. His credits include the Netflix special You Might Also Enjoy Pete Johansson, Comedy Central’s This Is Not Happening, BBC’s Russell Howard’s Good News and multiple Just For Laughs appearances. An Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee, Pete brings a distinctive curiosity to the absurdities of being human. In 2024, he graduated from the University of Toronto after studying computational cognition and psychology. He is available for live comedy, corporate events and hosting, with international booking enquiries welcome.
Download the press kit ZIP ↓Includes two high-resolution portraits, biography and credits. For use promoting Pete’s confirmed appearances and editorial coverage.
SELECTED CREDITS
A few names
you’ll recognise.
NetflixYou Might Also Enjoy Pete Johansson · 2016 special
Comedy CentralThis Is Not Happening · Premium Blend
BBCRussell Howard’s Good News
Just For LaughsMultiple appearances and televised galas
Edinburgh Comedy AwardsBest Newcomer nominee · 2009
The Comedy StoreLondon & Manchester
Watch the performances ↗WORD GETS AROUND
“One of the U.K.’s most in-demand standup acts.”
“The highlight of the evening.”
“This is the funniest first hour I have ever seen from a comic here in Edinburgh.”
“Usually the smartest guy in the room. Any room.”
“Supremely entertaining.”
“Provocative, surreal and moving.”
“A wonderfully funny storyteller.”