Craig Lauzon is a well-known comedic actor who has made a lasting impression on television audiences through his appearances on Royal Canadian Air Farce, a show he joined in October 2002 and became a regular part of in September 2004. His remarkable send-ups of Canadian political figures and cultural icons have earned him a reputation for being spot-on and hilarious. Some of his most memorable characters include those of Stephen Harper, John Baird, and George Stroumboulopoulos.
In addition to his work on Royal Canadian Air Farce, Craig has also appeared in several other television shows and programs, including Guilt Free Zone, Fool Canada, The Ron James Show, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and several animated series such as Let's Go Bananas, Open Season, Beyblade, and Beyblade: The Movie. His impressive list of television credits also includes providing voices for various characters in these shows.
However, Craig's talent extends beyond television. He is an accomplished stage actor who has appeared in numerous productions over the years. Some of his recent stage credits include playing the role of Trigorin in Stupid Fucking Bird, The Bird Collective's critically-acclaimed adaptation of Chekhov's The Seagull, Where the Blood Mixes at Theatre Aquarius, Thunderstick with Native Earth Performing Arts, King Lear at the National Arts Centre, and Trudeau and Levesque with VideoCabaret.
Craig's journey in the alternative sketch comedy scene began in 1996, and he was nominated for the Tim Sims Encouragement Award in 1999. He went on to secure a regular role on The Comedy Network's Chez Carla and co-wrote and starred in The Chick and Cubby Comedy Hour, a Canadian Comedy Award nominee for Best New Play. Craig also received a Canadian Comedy Award-nomination for his own one-hour TV special, Ham I Am, which aired on The Comedy Network.
Furthermore, Craig is a founding member of the sketch comedy troupe Tonto's Nephews, which has Native-Canadian roots. His acting career is based in Toronto, Ontario, and he continues to make a significant impact in the entertainment industry.
