Charles “Charlie” Demers is a Juno-nominated stand-up comedian, BC Book Prize-nominated author, political speechwriter & communications consultant, and co-star of two Emmy-winning Netflix animated series, Beat Bugs and The Last Kids on Earth. One of the stars of CBC Radio’s long-running comedy smash-hit The Debaters, he has also written jokes & speeches for leaders in politics, academia, & organized labour. He provides the voice of ‘Poutine’ on Will Arnett’s patriotic superhero send-up Super Team Canada on Crave.
With over sixty appearances as a writer-performer on CBC radio's The Debaters, he is a touring headliner whose first stand-up album Fatherland, from 604 Records, was nominated for the 2018 Juno for Best Comedy Album.
He is the author of three plays and seven books, including the crime satire Property Values, which was optioned by Pioneer Pictures of Los Angeles and for which he co-wrote the screen adaptation. He is a former lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of British Columbia, and the editor-curator of Robin’s Egg Books.
Charlie Demers opening for Sarah Silverman
JFL NW Festival 2017
Charlie has opened for Sarah Silverman, Bob Odenkirk, and Marc Maron, also appearing as a featured guest on the latter’s popular podcast WTF. He also provides the voice of “Poutine” on Will Arnett’s patriotic superhero send-up Super Team Canada.
Charlie’s latest book is The Eh Team, the ultimate guide to the quirks, charm, and outright hilarity of the Canadian lexicon. This quirky and proudly patriotic book is your backstage pass to the words, phrases, and expressions that make Canada the Great White North. From "double-double" to "pencil crayons," from "Nanaimo bars" to "toque,” this witty and insightful book reveals the unique language and culture that define life above the 49th parallel.
“Funny, short snippets of Canadiana wrung through the hilariously encyclopedic mind of Charlie Demers—so good.”—Ins Choi, creator of Kim's Convenience
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