On June 8th, 1985, Joel Patrick Dommett, an English actor, novelist, comedian, and television personality, was born. He has appeared on numerous television programs, including Live in Chelsea, Impractical Jokers UK, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Joel & Nish vs. The World, and The Masked Singer UK, which he has hosted since 2020.
Dommett is a native of Rockhampton, Gloucestershire, and went to The Castle School there. While still a teenager, he performed with the nu-metal band Psirus five times. At the age of 19, he relocated to London.
Prior to doing stand-up comedy, Dommett had a few small acting roles, such as Josh in Teenage Kicks (2008), Jonathon Hansel in Casualty (2004), and Dale in The Golden Hour (2005).
Since then, he has performed stand-up routines in places like Reykjavik, Gravesend, and The Netherlands. He gave his debut stand-up performance in a bar in Los Angeles.
In 2008, he won the Best Newcomer award and was among the top three stand-up comedians of the year. The same year, he had a fleeting, scene-stealing appearance in the drama The Edge of Love as a trained soldier.
How Did Joel Dommett Start Out?
Joel Dommett first appeared on the comedy circuit in 2007 and immediately established himself as one of the UK’s most intriguing comedians. He’s become a familiar face on television. He was a finalist in I’m a Celebrity in 2017. I need to get out of here. Joel and Nish versus The World on Comedy Central.