Des Bishop

Acting

Des Bishop

Born 1975-11-12 · London, UK

Desmond "Des" Bishop is an Irish-American comedian. He was brought up in New York and is now primarily based in Ireland.

Acting credits

In America poster
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A family of Irish immigrants adjusts to life on the mean streets of Hell's Kitchen while also grieving the death of a child.

In America

2003

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Why is it that St Patrick’s Day is the only national holiday that is celebrated in almost every country across the world? Why can Irish pubs be found from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe? It seems that nearly everybody on the planet has some sort of a connection to Ireland.

Brand Irish

2016

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Amnesty International (Ireland) presents "Stop! You're Killing Me" which features the very best of Irish comedy performed in support of Human Rights. Recorded live at Dublin's Vicar Street Comedy Club in November 2004, the stellar line up of Irish comedians includes acts from Tommy Tiernan (Supertramp), Dylan Moran (Black Books), Ardal O'Hanlon (Father Ted), Dara O'Briain (The Live Floor Show) and performances from other well known Irish comedians such as Eddie Bannon, Des Bishop, Jason Byrne and Mark Geary. Available for the first time on DVD, this is a quick fire show from a new generation of Irish comics and is your chance to laugh and support a great cause at the same time!

Stop! You're Killing Me

2004

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A stand-up special with Des Bishop based on his Mom’s favourite expression “one day you’ll understand”. Turns out mothers are always right...

Des Bishop: One Day You'll Understand

2018

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The deeply personal tale of Comedian Des Bishops father, Mike, who was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Inspired by his father’s illness, the impact it has had on the Bishop family and their sense of humour in dealing with it, this documentary follows Des as he develops his latest internationally-acclaimed stand up show My Dad Was Nearly James Bond.

Des Bishop: My Dad Was Nearly James Bond

2011

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This New Yorker arrived in Ireland as a mixed-up teenager 15 years ago and is now one of the country's most popular comedians. In his Australian debut, Des promises a 'mind-blowingly funny' look at attitudes towards immigrants, poverty, cancer, and life in general.

Des Bishop: "Fitting In"

2006

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Des brings to life his new found passion for Gaeilge and his attempts to grasp the language in this stand up show. While exploring his Irish identity Des also confronts the religious side of his identity, from his days at St Kevin's Church to his experiences with people who speak in tongues.

Des Bishop: Tongues

2008

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Winner of the 2002 Tap Water Award at Edinburgh, native New Yorker Des Bishop has become one of Ireland's most outspoken and exciting Comedians

Des Bishop: Live at Vicar Street

2005

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Outspoken as ever, Des Bishop delivers a blistering 60 minutes of stand-up showing why he is one of the most sought after and popular comedians working in Ireland. Recorded Live at Vicar Street. Also contains extras from his first appearance at RTÉ's 'The Late Late Show', early stand-up material, and other show clips.

Des Bishop Live

2004

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Comedian Des Bishop performs his successful show Desfunctional at The Rosin Dubh.

Des Bishop: Desfunctional

2009

Des Bishop: Made in China poster
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Des Bishop’s account of the stand-up comedian’s experiences in China when he moved there for a year to learn Mandarin.

Des Bishop: Made in China

2015

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Filmed live at the legendary Comedy Cellar in his hometown of New York City, Des Bishop's Bridge & Tunnel marks his seventh stand-up special.

Des Bishop - Bridge and Tunnel

2026

Des Bishop: Of All People poster
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Latest Stand Up special from Des Bishop recorded in New York at The Comedy Cellar in 2023.

Des Bishop: Of All People

2024

Behind the camera