David Pryde is a Montreal-based comedian of great renown, distinguished by his singular approach to humor, which is frequently characterized as "cerebral" - a label he is not intimately acquainted with, but has come to infer as "hilarious" due to the widely-held expectation that humor should, in fact, be amusing.
David's remarkable journey in the world of stand-up comedy began following his outstanding second-place achievement in a prestigious Halifax stand-up competition, where the coveted prize was a solitary pitcher of beer. This significant milestone served as a catalyst for David's unwavering dedication to honing his craft, as he relentlessly pursued his passion for making people laugh.
Years of tireless effort and perseverance eventually culminated in a major breakthrough for David in 1999, when he emerged victorious at the esteemed Just for Laughs Comedy Night in Canada Competition.
David's journey as a performer has taken him to numerous destinations around the world, with notable stops in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and his home country of Canada.
He has had the privilege of sharing his talents at various esteemed festivals, including the prestigious Just for Laughs festival, as well as the Winnipeg and Halifax Comedy Festivals.
In addition to his festival appearances, David has also had the opportunity to showcase his skills in a solo special on CTV's Comedy Now!, a platform that has allowed him to reach a wider audience.
Furthermore, he has become a regular contributor to CBC's The Debaters, a popular program that has given him the chance to engage with a broad range of topics and showcase his wit and humor in both television and radio formats.
David's extensive list of achievements is further bolstered by a remarkable 14-second stint on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, where he seized the opportunity to deliver a solitary joke during the show's popular "Pass the Mic" segment.
Throughout his illustrious career, David has garnered three Canadian Comedy Award nominations, with two of these nominations being for Best Male Stand-Up, and his most recent nod arriving in the year 2015.
David, a multifaceted writer with a broad range of expertise, has been fortunate enough to participate in a diverse array of projects, encompassing various mediums and formats. Among his notable contributions are his collaborations with prominent organizations, such as the renowned Canadian television program This Hour Has 22 Minutes, the satirical news outlet The Onion, and the esteemed Just for Laughs XXX Ultimate Nasty Show, where he had the unique opportunity to craft material for the infamous and irreverent Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
The illustrious career of this remarkable individual has been marked by a plethora of distinguished accomplishments, with one particularly noteworthy instance being their captivating co-starring role in the critically acclaimed film "Barney's Version", alongside the incomparable Paul Giamatti, whose exceptional talent only served to elevate the overall cinematic experience.
Furthermore, this accomplished performer has also had the privilege of appearing in a series of highly successful commercials for the esteemed Standard Life, a testament to their versatility and ability to adapt to a wide range of roles and mediums.
However, it is perhaps the most personal and fulfilling aspect of their career that stands out as a highlight: the joy and fulfillment that comes from having children with an Australian, an experience that they unreservedly consider to be their most significant and rewarding career move to date.
