John Bishop: Comedian in New York

About John Bishop

John Bishop is an English comedian and screen performer whose early career included semiprofessional football before he moved into stand-up and television. He first gained broad notice through UK and Irish comedy panel programs, then took acting roles in series such as *Skins* and films including Ken Loach’s *Route Irish*. More recently, he played Dan Lewis in *Doctor Who* and has fronted several of his own TV formats. His stage work tends to favor plainspoken storytelling and observational detail, including appearances at New York City’s Town Hall for *Here’s John Bishop*.