Acting
Des Bishop
Born
1975-11-12 (50)
Place of birth
London, UK
Known for
Acting
Credits
25 titles
Desmond "Des" Bishop is an Irish-American comedian. He was brought up in New York and is now primarily based in Ireland.
Known for
7.2A Scare at Bedtime was an Irish television show, produced by Double Z Enterprises and broadcast by RTÉ, featuring the two puppets Podge and Rodge as the hosts of a spooky tales and urban myths comedy show. It ran from 1997 until January 2006.
A Scare at Bedtime
1997
7.1A 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
5.0Amnesty 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
Two celebs get sent on holidays to the same destination with a catch! One gets the five star treatment and the other is sent to economy, but who will have the better experience?
High Road, Low Road
2020
NRWhy 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
7.0Filmed 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
Film credits
2020s · 2 titles
7.0Filmed 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
5.0Latest Stand Up special from Des Bishop recorded in New York at The Comedy Cellar in 2023.
Des Bishop: Of All People
2024
2010s · 4 titles
NRWhy 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
NRA 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
6.0Des 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
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
2000s · 7 titles
7.1A 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
5.0Amnesty 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
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
8.0This 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
NRDes 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
NROutspoken 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
8.5Comedian Des Bishop performs his successful show Desfunctional at The Rosin Dubh.
Des Bishop: Desfunctional
2009
Series credits
7.2A Scare at Bedtime was an Irish television show, produced by Double Z Enterprises and broadcast by RTÉ, featuring the two puppets Podge and Rodge as the hosts of a spooky tales and urban myths comedy show. It ran from 1997 until January 2006.
A Scare at Bedtime
1997
Two celebs get sent on holidays to the same destination with a catch! One gets the five star treatment and the other is sent to economy, but who will have the better experience?
High Road, Low Road
2020
NRIreland’s adopted son of comedy, Des Bishop’s most difficult challenge yet as he moves to Connemara’s Gaeltacht for 11 months with the aim of performing an entire gig in Irish.
Des Bishop: In the Name of the Fada
2008
7.0Des Bishop tackles one of the great taboos of Irish society and explores the Irish relationship with alcohol and other addictive behaviours.
Des Bishop: Under the Influence
2013
NRThe adventures of Irish-American writer and comedian Des Bishop as he moves to China for a year in order to learn Mandarin and eventually attempt to perform a one-man stand up comedy show for a Chinese audience.
Des Bishop: Breaking China
2014
7.5Des Bishop spends one month in four different minimum wage jobs around Ireland.
The Des Bishop Work Experience
2004
Des is back with a 'The Daily Show' type satirical comedy programme filmed in front of a live audience about Irish and global politics, for people who don't like politics.
This is Ireland with Des Bishop
2016
Comedian Des Bishop spends over four months living amongst the most marginalised in our society looking for laughs where most would fear to tread.
Joy in the Hood
2006
Behind the camera
7.0Filmed 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
5.0Latest Stand Up special from Des Bishop recorded in New York at The Comedy Cellar in 2023.
Des Bishop: Of All People
2024
8.5Comedian Des Bishop performs his successful show Desfunctional at The Rosin Dubh.
Des Bishop: Desfunctional
2009
8.5Comedian Des Bishop performs his successful show Desfunctional at The Rosin Dubh.
Des Bishop: Desfunctional
2009