Dan Antopolski

Dan Antopolski (born 1972) is a British stand-up comic, actor and writer, mostly known for his surreal stand-up.

Dan Antopolski has built himself a reputation for being one of the most inventive, intelligent, edgy and unusual comics to emerge in the UK, with his innovative one-man shows being recognised for creatively pushing the comedy boundaries. He garnered Perrier Award nominations at the Edinburgh Festival for his own show and as part of Lee Mack's Show. He was also nominated for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award and has won the BBC New Comedy Award.

Dan has impressed audiences at the biggest international comedy festivals, with appearances at Montreal, Melbourne and New York.

As a comic actor, Dan has starred as Jeffers in two series of the cult BBC Two sci-fi spoof Hyperdrive. His other TV credits include The Stand-Up Show (BBC One), The Live Floor Show (BBC Two), The Perrier Awards (Channel 4), Time Gentlemen Please (Sky One) and The World Comedy Series (Paramount Comedy channel/Comedy Central).

Dan has also appeared in the international blockbuster movie, The Da Vinci Code.

On radio Dan has been a regular contributor to Out To Lunch on BBC Radio 2 and also on Radio 1’s The Milk Run.

"A dazzling stage presence and a great store of one-liners."
The Times

"Undeniably the most imaginative comedian on display."
Time Out