Jon Dore
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Jonathan David Dore is a Canadian comedian and actor.
's Daytime. For his work, creativity and quick improv skills
, he received the Impression Award for best on-air personality in 2001.
Dore started his stand up career at Yuk Yuk's Ottawa new talent nights.
Dore is most recognized for his part on CTV
's Canadian Idol
as the former correspondent reporting on the pressures and excitement of the contest with his unique brand of humour. Dore has also appeared on his own Comedy Now!
special for CTV
and The Comedy Network
, and was featured on the A Channel's comedy special Toronto Laughs. His show, The Jon Dore Television Show
, can be seen on The Comedy Network
in Canada, and on the Independent Film Channel
in the United States. In July 2008, Dore appeared on Comedy Central
's stand-up show, Live at Gotham
along with several other comedians, notably Geoff Tate.
In 2010, he appeared in the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother
.
Dore has toured in both Canada and the United States but has repeatedly stated not to return to Michigan
due to the lack of attention from the audience.
On November 11, 2010, he was the first featured comedian on Conan.
On June 2, 2011, he was interviewed on Victoria BC's The Zone
radio station where he made mention of a "The Jon Dore Television Show Movie".
On November 27, 2011, he edited his own Wikipedia page.
Career
Dore spent three years co-hosting Rogers TelevisionRogers Television
Rogers TV, are community channels owned by Rogers Communications Inc. Many of these channels share common programs. Rogers TV broadcasts into the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Ontario. Rogers TV is available only in communities served by Rogers' cable and...
's Daytime. For his work, creativity and quick improv skills
Improvisational theatre
Improvisational theatre takes many forms. It is best known as improv or impro, which is often comedic, and sometimes poignant or dramatic. In this popular, often topical art form improvisational actors/improvisers use improvisational acting techniques to perform spontaneously...
, he received the Impression Award for best on-air personality in 2001.
Dore started his stand up career at Yuk Yuk's Ottawa new talent nights.
Dore is most recognized for his part on CTV
CTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
's Canadian Idol
Canadian Idol
Canadian Idol is a Canadian reality television competition show which aired on CTV, based on the British show Pop Idol. The show was a competition to find the most talented young singer in Canada, and was hosted by Ben Mulroney. Jon Dore was the "roving reporter" for the first three seasons...
as the former correspondent reporting on the pressures and excitement of the contest with his unique brand of humour. Dore has also appeared on his own Comedy Now!
Comedy Now!
Comedy Now! is a Canadian comedy television series which debuted in 1997 featuring the newest in Canadian comedic talent. The show has won numerous Gemini Awards as well as many international awards. It is broadcast in Canada on The Comedy Network, CTV and A...
special for CTV
CTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
and The Comedy Network
The Comedy Network
The Comedy Network a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media specializing in comedy programming.The channel operates two time shifted feeds, East and West ....
, and was featured on the A Channel's comedy special Toronto Laughs. His show, The Jon Dore Television Show
The Jon Dore Television Show
The Jon Dore Television Show is a mockumentary-style sitcom, based on an idea by Jon Dore and John Brunton. The show stars Canadian actor and comedian Jon Dore, of recent Canadian Idol co-host fame. The Comedy Network ordered 13 half hour episodes of the series, which premiered on October 17,...
, can be seen on The Comedy Network
The Comedy Network
The Comedy Network a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media specializing in comedy programming.The channel operates two time shifted feeds, East and West ....
in Canada, and on the Independent Film Channel
Independent Film Channel
The Independent Film Channel is an American cable TV network that airs independent film and related programming. IFC programming includes commercially interrupted feature-length films, original documentaries, shorts, animated series, original series, acquired series, and content exclusively for...
in the United States. In July 2008, Dore appeared on Comedy Central
Comedy Central
Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel that carries comedy programming, both original and syndicated....
's stand-up show, Live at Gotham
Live At Gotham
Live at Gotham is a standup comedy television show airing on Comedy Central in the United States. The show features up and coming stand up comedians performing live at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. It premiered on July 21, 2006....
along with several other comedians, notably Geoff Tate.
In 2010, he appeared in the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother is an American sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 19, 2005, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays.As a framing device, the main character, Ted Mosby with narration by Bob Saget, in the year 2030 recounts to his son and daughter the events that led to his meeting...
.
Dore has toured in both Canada and the United States but has repeatedly stated not to return to Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
due to the lack of attention from the audience.
On November 11, 2010, he was the first featured comedian on Conan.
On June 2, 2011, he was interviewed on Victoria BC's The Zone
CJZN-FM
-External links:** at Canadian Communications Foundation website...
radio station where he made mention of a "The Jon Dore Television Show Movie".
On November 27, 2011, he edited his own Wikipedia page.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Canadian Comedy Award | Best Stand-up Newcomer | Won |
Filmography
- Canadian IdolCanadian IdolCanadian Idol is a Canadian reality television competition show which aired on CTV, based on the British show Pop Idol. The show was a competition to find the most talented young singer in Canada, and was hosted by Ben Mulroney. Jon Dore was the "roving reporter" for the first three seasons...
(2003) - Correspondent - A Woman Hunted (2003) - TV Host
- Canadian Idol 2Canadian IdolCanadian Idol is a Canadian reality television competition show which aired on CTV, based on the British show Pop Idol. The show was a competition to find the most talented young singer in Canada, and was hosted by Ben Mulroney. Jon Dore was the "roving reporter" for the first three seasons...
(2004) - Correspondent - Cream of ComedyCream of ComedyCream of Comedy is an annual show broadcast by The Comedy Network, in which five finalists for the Tim Sims Award perform live, and the winner is announced. Past winners have included Levi Macdougal, Nathan Fielder, and Fraser Young.-External links:...
(2005) - Host - Naturally, SadieNaturally, SadieNaturally, Sadie was a Canadian teen drama sitcom that ran for three seasons from June 24, 2005 to August 26, 2007. It was produced in Canada, set in Whitby, Ontario. Filmed in Toronto, Ontario, most of the show was shot inside a former Catholic elementary school in Little Italy, including the...
(2006) - Mr. Woodson - The Jon Dore Television ShowThe Jon Dore Television ShowThe Jon Dore Television Show is a mockumentary-style sitcom, based on an idea by Jon Dore and John Brunton. The show stars Canadian actor and comedian Jon Dore, of recent Canadian Idol co-host fame. The Comedy Network ordered 13 half hour episodes of the series, which premiered on October 17,...
(2007–2009) - Himself - The Nice Show (2007) - Himself
- Hooked on Speedman (2008) - Jon
- Live at GothamLive At GothamLive at Gotham is a standup comedy television show airing on Comedy Central in the United States. The show features up and coming stand up comedians performing live at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. It premiered on July 21, 2006....
(2008) - Himself - Comedy Central PresentsComedy Central PresentsComedy Central Presents is a half-hour long stand-up show that features various stand-up comedians in each episode.-DVDs:Starting in 2008, Comedy Central started releasing "Best of" compilation DVDs, with uncensored audio...
(2010) - Himself - How I Met Your MotherHow I Met Your MotherHow I Met Your Mother is an American sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 19, 2005, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays.As a framing device, the main character, Ted Mosby with narration by Bob Saget, in the year 2030 recounts to his son and daughter the events that led to his meeting...
(2010) - Mugger/Zookeeper - Conan (2010) - Himself
- StagSTAGSTAG: A Test of Love is a reality TV show hosted by Tommy Habeeb. Each episode profiles an engaged couple a week or two before their wedding. The cameras then follow the groom on his bachelor party...
(2011) - Luke
External links
- The Jon Dore Television Show on The Comedy NetworkThe Comedy NetworkThe Comedy Network a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media specializing in comedy programming.The channel operates two time shifted feeds, East and West ....
.