PJ Gallagher
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PJ Gallagher is an Irish
stand-up
comedian
, perhaps better known for his television show Naked Camera
. His various characters in the programme include a mentally unstable taxi driver, ladies man Jake Stevens
and a "Dirty Auld One", an old woman who makes sexual comments. PJ's performances on T.V has made him one of Irelands most recognised comedians. Ryan Tubridy has been quoted as describing him as "an inspiration to aspiring Irish actors and comedians" citing "if PJ can do it it gives us all hope". His taxi driver character infuriated many well-known, highly respected media personalities in the third series, including rugby pundit George Hook
and football presenter Bill O'Herlihy
. PJ Gallagher travelled to the U.S. in 2008 where his alter ego Jake Stevens
interviewed people such as Erik Estrada
and Lou Ferrigno
for the televisions series Makin' Jake
. After doing many more smaller T.V. shows P. J. has returned with a big bang in 2011, with a comedy sketch show which has drawn the attention of a well know television personality from across the ocean, Conan O' Brien. Commenting on Meet Your Neighbors, Conan said, 'That guy cracked me up for an entire afternoon that I forgot to meet my wife for lunch. It's classic comedy but with a twist.' Gallagher's fame has grown from strength to strength along with his abilities which are simply awe inspiring.
He is an alumnus of St Paul's College, Raheny
.
Gallagher is friends with fellow comedian Jason Byrne
. PJ has also worked on BBC's The I Hate Show.
PJ is also a motorbike racer.
He participated in season 4 of Celebrity Bainisteoir
managing St Patrick's GAA Club Donabate, Dublin.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
stand-up
Stand-up comedy
Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television...
comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
, perhaps better known for his television show Naked Camera
Naked Camera
Naked Camera is an Irish hidden camera comedy television show which began airing on RTÉ Two in 2005. It is set and filmed in the Republic of Ireland, mostly in Dublin. Its concept is similar to that of the UK show Trigger Happy TV but can be seen as a descendent of the candid camera elements in...
. His various characters in the programme include a mentally unstable taxi driver, ladies man Jake Stevens
Jake Stevens
Jake Stevens is a fictional Irish television personality and musician portrayed by the comedian PJ Gallagher. He first featured in the popular RTÉ Two hidden camera/comedy style television series, Naked Camera. Stevens later achieved his own spin-off show Makin' Jake which documented his efforts to...
and a "Dirty Auld One", an old woman who makes sexual comments. PJ's performances on T.V has made him one of Irelands most recognised comedians. Ryan Tubridy has been quoted as describing him as "an inspiration to aspiring Irish actors and comedians" citing "if PJ can do it it gives us all hope". His taxi driver character infuriated many well-known, highly respected media personalities in the third series, including rugby pundit George Hook
George Hook
George Hook is an Irish broadcaster, journalist and rugby union pundit. He had a career as a rugby union coach and businessman, before becoming a rugby pundit with Raidió Teilifís Éireann...
and football presenter Bill O'Herlihy
Bill O'Herlihy
Bill O'Herlihy is an Irish sports broadcaster with Raidió Teilifís Éireann . He also heads one of Ireland's largest public relations firms.-Bill's life:...
. PJ Gallagher travelled to the U.S. in 2008 where his alter ego Jake Stevens
Jake Stevens
Jake Stevens is a fictional Irish television personality and musician portrayed by the comedian PJ Gallagher. He first featured in the popular RTÉ Two hidden camera/comedy style television series, Naked Camera. Stevens later achieved his own spin-off show Makin' Jake which documented his efforts to...
interviewed people such as Erik Estrada
Erik Estrada
Henry Enrique "Erik" Estrada is an American police officer and actor, known for his co-starring lead role in the 1977–1983 United States police television series CHiPs...
and Lou Ferrigno
Lou Ferrigno
Louis Jude "Lou" Ferrigno is an American actor, fitness trainer/consultant, and retired professional bodybuilder. As a bodybuilder, Ferrigno won an IFBB Mr. America title and two consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles, and appeared in the bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron...
for the televisions series Makin' Jake
Makin' Jake
Makin' Jake is an Irish comedy television programme broadcast on RTÉ Two. It follows the adventures of Jake Stevens, a character from the Naked Camera hidden camera TV series, as he attempts to find success in the United States. In each episode Stevens is in a different location, ranging from...
. After doing many more smaller T.V. shows P. J. has returned with a big bang in 2011, with a comedy sketch show which has drawn the attention of a well know television personality from across the ocean, Conan O' Brien. Commenting on Meet Your Neighbors, Conan said, 'That guy cracked me up for an entire afternoon that I forgot to meet my wife for lunch. It's classic comedy but with a twist.' Gallagher's fame has grown from strength to strength along with his abilities which are simply awe inspiring.
He is an alumnus of St Paul's College, Raheny
St Paul's College, Raheny
St. Paul’s College in Raheny, Dublin is a Roman Catholic secondary school for boys under the trusteeship of the Vincentian Fathers . The college was established in 1950....
.
Gallagher is friends with fellow comedian Jason Byrne
Jason Byrne (comedian)
Jason Byrne is an Irish comedian born in Ballinteer, Dublin, Ireland. In August 2008, he made his twelfth Edinburgh Fringe Festival appearance and is a regular at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs comedy festival....
. PJ has also worked on BBC's The I Hate Show.
PJ is also a motorbike racer.
He participated in season 4 of Celebrity Bainisteoir
Celebrity Bainisteoir
Celebrity Bainisteoir is a prime-time reality programme produced for Radio Telefís Éireann, which was produced by Animo Television/Kite Entertainment...
managing St Patrick's GAA Club Donabate, Dublin.