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| {{short description|Canadian comedian, actor, public speaker and businessman}} | |||
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| |birth_date=1952 | |birth_date={{Birth year and age|1952}} | ||
| |birth_place=], Canada | |birth_place=], Canada | ||
| |occupation=entrepreneur, comedian, actor | |occupation=entrepreneur, comedian, actor | ||
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| |alma_mater=] | |alma_mater=] | ||
| |known_for=] comedy clubs | |known_for=] comedy clubs | ||
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| '''Mark Breslin''', {{Post-nominals|country=CAN|CM}} is a ] ], ]<ref>{{cite news|title=Mark Breslin on the top up-and-coming comedic minds in Toronto|url=http://postcity.com/Eat-Shop-Do/Do/March-2017/Mark-Breslin-on-the-top-up-and-coming-comedic-minds-in-Toronto/|accessdate=5 April 2017|publisher=Post City Toronto|date=March 31, 2017|language=en}}</ref> and ] best known for being the co-founder (along with Joel Axler) of ], the largest chain of comedy clubs in ]. On December 29, 2017, he was appointed<ref>https://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=17061&lan=eng</ref> a Member of the ] by |
'''Mark Breslin''', {{Post-nominals|country=CAN|CM}} is a ] ], producer, ]<ref>{{cite news|title=Mark Breslin on the top up-and-coming comedic minds in Toronto|url=http://postcity.com/Eat-Shop-Do/Do/March-2017/Mark-Breslin-on-the-top-up-and-coming-comedic-minds-in-Toronto/|accessdate=5 April 2017|publisher=Post City Toronto|date=March 31, 2017|language=en}}</ref> and ] best known for being the co-founder (along with Joel Axler) of ], the largest chain of comedy clubs in ]. On December 29, 2017, he was appointed<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=17061&lan=eng|title=The Governor General of Canada|date=20 September 2017 }}</ref> a Member of the ] by ], ]. | ||
| Breslin graduated from ] with a B.A. Honours in English Literature. Soon after graduating, he became Director of Theatre and Music for Harbourfront Corporation, an innovative cultural organization which produces events and activities at numerous venues on Toronto's waterfront. He is a founding member of the ], and was a comedy mentor for the B.C. Festival of the Arts. | Breslin graduated from ] with a B.A. Honours in English Literature.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Henderson|first=Mark|date=March 15, 1984|title=Breslin Opens Clubs Just for Laughs|work=The Ottawa Citizen|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jtEyAAAAIBAJ&dq=%22Mark+Breslin%22+%22york+university%22&pg=PA82&article_id=1511,2187906|access-date=23 November 2021}}</ref> Soon after graduating, he became Director of Theatre and Music for ], an innovative cultural organization which produces events and activities at numerous venues on Toronto's waterfront. He is a founding member of the ], and was a comedy mentor for the B.C. Festival of the Arts. | ||
| In 1976, Breslin and his collaborator Joel Axler opened the first Yuk Yuk's, in the basement of Toronto's Church Street Community Centre. |
In 1976, Breslin and his collaborator Joel Axler opened the first Yuk Yuk's, in the basement of Toronto's ]. Two years later, Breslin and Axler opened Yuk Yuk's first permanent venue at 1280 Bay Street in the ] district. Over the next few decades, Yuk Yuk expanded its presence nationally and internationally. There are nine clubs across Canada.{{citation needed|date=August 2020}} | ||
| Breslin made several guest appearances in the '']'' television series. He also appeared in an episode of '']''. His most recent film credit was as "Bob" in the movie '']''. | Breslin made several guest appearances in the '']'' television series.{{Citation needed|reason=IMDB shows no appearances on the 1994 Robocop series and only one appearance in the 2000s Robocop: Prime Directive series |date=February 2019}} He also appeared in an episode of '']''. His most recent{{when|date=August 2020}} film credit was as "Bob" in the movie '']''.{{citation needed|date=August 2020}} | ||
| Breslin has produced such television programs as '']'' for Fox Broadcasting, Yuk Yuk's - the TV show for CBC |
Breslin has produced such television programs as '']'' for ], ''Yuk Yuk's'' - the TV show for ], ''Mondo Taboo'' pay-per-view specials for ] and ''The Yuk Yuk's Great Canadian Laugh Off'' annual TV special for ], which he also hosts. He was executive producer on '']'' for ] and ''Yuk Yuk's 25th Anniversary Special'' for the Comedy Network. He was also a story consultant for the first two seasons of '']'' for CBC TV and Showcase and an associate producer of ''Petal Pushers'' on ]. | ||
| In addition to television, Breslin has also worked in radio, developing "Live from Yuk Yuk's", a daily radio show syndicated by the Telemedia Radio Network on over 80 stations coast to coast. Breslin was the ] and an on-air personality on the ] channel ], which features predominantly ] and is Canada's only 24-hour Canadian comedy channel. He hosted |
In addition to television, Breslin has also worked in radio, developing "Live from Yuk Yuk's", a daily radio show syndicated by the ] on over 80 stations coast to coast. Breslin was the ] and an on-air personality on the ] channel ], which features predominantly ] and is Canada's only 24-hour Canadian comedy channel. He hosted call-in shows on ] and ] and has appeared as a featured panelist on multiple episodes of ROB TV's ''The ArtS Panel'' and Global Television's ''Grumps''. He has written four books so far: ''Zen and Now'' (Somerville House), a ] joke book ''Son of a Meech'' (Random House), and an autobiographical novel, ''Control Freaked'' (Insomniac Press). Breslin also wrote and narrated two 5-CD audio book, published by HarperCollins, titled ''Yuk Yuk’s Guide to Canadian Stand-Up'' and ''Rarities and Road Warriors''. Add to this, book reviews for '']'', '']'' and '']'', and a monthly comedy column for the ''Village Post Magazine''. He also wrote a weekly movie review column alongside ] in the ]. | ||
| ⚫ | In 2014, Breslin was included in the ''Toronto Star''{{'}}s list of 180 most influential people to come out of Toronto.{{citation needed|date=August 2020}} | ||
| Breslin is a much sought-after public speaker. Selected speaking engagements have included the American Comedy Institute in NYC, the Big Bear Comedy Workshop in L.A., Association for Campus Entrepreneurs (Toronto keynote address), York University Cultural Studies Program, York University Department of Philosophy, Toronto Jewish Film Society, Variety Club of Toronto, MENSA Society of Canada, Glendon College Alumni Association, among others. | |||
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| In the 2013 documentary, "]," Breslin said Jews were "bred into intelligence" due to the Holocaust. | |||
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| Mark Breslin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1952 (age 71–72) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Alma mater | York University |
| Occupation(s) | entrepreneur, comedian, actor |
| Known for | Yuk Yuk's comedy clubs |
Mark Breslin, CM is a Canadian entrepreneur, producer, stand-up comedian and actor best known for being the co-founder (along with Joel Axler) of Yuk Yuk's, the largest chain of comedy clubs in Canada. On December 29, 2017, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada by Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada.
Breslin graduated from York University with a B.A. Honours in English Literature. Soon after graduating, he became Director of Theatre and Music for Harbourfront Corporation, an innovative cultural organization which produces events and activities at numerous venues on Toronto's waterfront. He is a founding member of the Canadian Comedy Awards, and was a comedy mentor for the B.C. Festival of the Arts.
In 1976, Breslin and his collaborator Joel Axler opened the first Yuk Yuk's, in the basement of Toronto's 519 Church Street Community Centre. Two years later, Breslin and Axler opened Yuk Yuk's first permanent venue at 1280 Bay Street in the Yorkville district. Over the next few decades, Yuk Yuk expanded its presence nationally and internationally. There are nine clubs across Canada.
Breslin made several guest appearances in the Robocop: The Series television series. He also appeared in an episode of Kenny Vs Spenny. His most recent film credit was as "Bob" in the movie Confessions of a Porn Addict.
Breslin has produced such television programs as The Late Show with Joan Rivers for Fox Broadcasting, Yuk Yuk's - the TV show for CBC Television, Mondo Taboo pay-per-view specials for The Movie Network and The Yuk Yuk's Great Canadian Laugh Off annual TV special for The Comedy Network, which he also hosts. He was executive producer on Friday Night with Ralph Benmergui for CBC TV and Yuk Yuk's 25th Anniversary Special for the Comedy Network. He was also a story consultant for the first two seasons of Kenny vs Spenny for CBC TV and Showcase and an associate producer of Petal Pushers on HGTV.
In addition to television, Breslin has also worked in radio, developing "Live from Yuk Yuk's", a daily radio show syndicated by the Telemedia Radio Network on over 80 stations coast to coast. Breslin was the program director and an on-air personality on the XM Satellite Radio channel Laugh Attack, which features predominantly Canadian comedy and is Canada's only 24-hour Canadian comedy channel. He hosted call-in shows on Q107 and CFRB and has appeared as a featured panelist on multiple episodes of ROB TV's The ArtS Panel and Global Television's Grumps. He has written four books so far: Zen and Now (Somerville House), a Brian Mulroney joke book Son of a Meech (Random House), and an autobiographical novel, Control Freaked (Insomniac Press). Breslin also wrote and narrated two 5-CD audio book, published by HarperCollins, titled Yuk Yuk’s Guide to Canadian Stand-Up and Rarities and Road Warriors. Add to this, book reviews for The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star and Quill and Quire, and a monthly comedy column for the Village Post Magazine. He also wrote a weekly movie review column alongside Richard Crouse in the Metro newspaper.
In 2014, Breslin was included in the Toronto Star's list of 180 most influential people to come out of Toronto.
References
- "Mark Breslin on the top up-and-coming comedic minds in Toronto". Post City Toronto. March 31, 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- "The Governor General of Canada". 20 September 2017.
- Henderson, Mark (March 15, 1984). "Breslin Opens Clubs Just for Laughs". The Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 23 November 2021.