Reginald D. Hunter (born 1969 in Albany, Georgia) is an American stand-up comedian who works mainly in the United Kingdom.

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Stand-up comedy

Hunter became a comedian having performed his first comedy set as a dare - he received £10.

His relaxed demeanor and thoughtful subject matter often mean Hunter is likened to a philosopher onstage . Hunter appeared at the 2006 Manchester Comedy Festival alongside fellow American comedian Doug Stanhope and English performer Russell Brand.

His show, Reginald D Hunter: Pride & Prejudice & Niggas attracted some criticism and the poster was banned from the London Underground due to the use of the word 'Niggas'. ^[1] Furthermore, the journalist Johann Hari called him "a black Bernard Manning, locating his audience’s ugliest side and giving it a rough massage." ^[2]

On the other hand, he is also considered one of the most engaging stand-up performers working in the UK at present, a fact illustrated by his ability to fill E4's 320-seater "Udderbelly" venue every one of 27 consecutive nights during the 2007 Edinburgh Festival Fringe with his latest show, "Fuck You in the Age of Consequence" (the title being named as a response to the negative press reactions to his previous shows, "A Mystery Wrapped in a Nigga" and "Pride and Prejudice... and Niggas").

Awards

Hunter was nominated for the Perrier Award in 2002 (Best Newcomer),2003 and 2004.

He won the Writers' Guild Award for Comedy in 2006 for his show Pride and Prejudice... and Niggas.

Television

In 2005 he made his television debut on Channel 4, in a show entitled Blackout . TV credits include:

• The 11 O'Clock Show (Channel 4)
• Does Doug Know (Channel 4)
• Boozy Britain (Channel 4)
• Comedy Store Stand-up (Channel 5)
• 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4)
• Never Mind the Buzzcocks (BBC Two)
• Have I Got News for You (BBC One)

2007

• News Knight (ITV1)
• 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4)
• Have I Got News for You (BBC One)

2008

• Good News Week (TEN) AUS
• Have I Got News for You (BBC One)
• Spicks and Specks (ABC1) AUS

2009

• QI (BBC Four / One / Two)
• Good News Week (TEN) AUS
• Argumental (Dave)
• Have I Got News for You (BBC One)
• 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4)
• You Have Been Watching (Channel 4)
• Spicks and Specks (ABC1) AUS
• Would I Lie To You? (BBC One)

Radio

Reginald is one of the hosts of the E4 laughs at Edinburgh podcasts, showcasing the best comedy talent from the 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

References

1. 'Offensive' poster banned on Tube
2. Love and hate in Edinburgh - Batter, vomit and the black Bernard Manning