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{{Short description|Canadian comedian}}
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'''Roman Danylo''' (born [[Calgary, Alberta]]) is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[comedian]], [[improvisational comedy|improviser]] and [[actor]] based out of [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]. He currently stars in the [[CTV television network]] show ''[[Comedy Inc. (Canadian television program)|Comedy Inc.]]''
'''Roman Danylo''' (born in [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]]) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[comedian]], [[improvisational comedy|improviser]] and [[actor]] based out of [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]. He is best known for his starring role in the [[CTV Television Network]] show ''[[Comedy Inc. (Canadian TV series)|Comedy Inc.]]''


==Career==
==Career==


As a teen, Danylo ran a weekly sketch review show as a student at [[Sir Winston Churchill High School]] in Calgary. Among the skits he performed was the recurring ''Studs are us!'' which he created with his friend [[Peter Oldring]].
As a teen, Danylo ran a weekly sketch review show as a student at [[Sir Winston Churchill High School]] in Calgary.


Roman then went on to study with [[Keith Johnstone]] at the [[Loose Moose Theatre]] in Calgary (Loose Moose is where Theatresports originated and is often credited as being one of the founding institutions of humorous improvisational theatre). He also worked in several local comedy clubs with friends Oldring, [[Albert Howell]] and Graeme Davies and performed with [[Theatre Calgary]]. He participated in various [[CBC Radio]] dramas as well.
Roman then went on to study with [[Keith Johnstone]] at the [[Loose Moose Theatre]] in Calgary (Loose Moose is where Theatresports originated and is often credited as being one of the founding institutions of humorous improvisational theatre). He also worked in several local comedy clubs with friends Oldring, [[Albert Howell (comedian)|Albert Howell]] and Graeme Davies and performed with [[Theatre Calgary]]. He participated in various [[CBC Radio]] dramas as well.


He has performed at the [[U.S. Comedy Arts Festival|HBO Comedy Festival]] in [[Aspen, Colorado]] and Montreal's [[Just for Laughs]] Festival and also starred in the [[UPN]] series ''Off Limits'' with [[Aisha Tyler]]. Danylo has been featured on [[NBC]]'s ''Late Friday'', [[Jeremiah (TV series)|''Jeremiah'']], [[The Outer Limits (1995 TV series)|''The Outer Limits'']] and ''[[Sliders]]''.
He has performed at the [[U.S. Comedy Arts Festival|HBO Comedy Festival]] in [[Aspen, Colorado]] and Montreal's [[Just for Laughs]] Festival and also starred in the [[UPN]] series ''Off Limits'' with [[Aisha Tyler]]. Danylo has been featured on [[NBC]]'s ''Late Friday'', [[Jeremiah (TV series)|''Jeremiah'']], [[The Outer Limits (1995 TV series)|''The Outer Limits'']] and ''[[Sliders (TV series)|Sliders]]''.


However, Roman is best known in Canada and has appeared in several Canadian series, including [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|CBC]]'s ''Comics'', ''These Arms of Mine'', ''Made in Canada'' with [[Rick Mercer]], the ''Just For Laughs Improv Championships'', ''Slightly Bent'' on [[The Comedy Network]] and ''[[Corner Gas]]'' on CTV with [[Brent Butt]].
However, Roman is best known in Canada and has appeared in several Canadian series, including [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|CBC]]'s ''Comics'', ''These Arms of Mine'', ''Made in Canada'' with [[Rick Mercer]], the ''Just For Laughs Improv Championships'', ''Slightly Bent'' on [[The Comedy Network]] and ''[[Corner Gas]]'' on CTV with [[Brent Butt]].


In 2002, Danylo joined fellow comedians [[Jessica Holmes]] and Kurt Smeaton as a writer and cast member on ''[[The Holmes Show]]''. Following the show's cancellation, he was offered a starring role in ''Comedy Inc.'' while he was in [[Los Angeles]] during pilot season.
In 2002, Danylo joined fellow comedians [[Jessica Holmes]] and [[Kurt Smeaton]] as a writer and cast member on ''[[The Holmes Show]]''. Following the show's cancellation, he was offered a starring role in ''Comedy Inc.'' while he was in [[Los Angeles]] during pilot season.


Some of his recurring characters include "Vlad, the Russian Romantic", "Tantric Sex Master" and "Ken Shawn of WFTO-TV News" (usually paired with [[Nikki Payne]] as WFTO's long-suffering weathergirl).
Some of his recurring characters include "Vlad, the Russian Romantic", "Tantric Sex Master" and "Ken Shawn of WFTO-TV News" (usually paired with [[Nikki Payne]] as WFTO's long-suffering weathergirl).


Co-stars on ''Comedy Inc.'' include [[Aurora Browne]], Jen Goodhue, Terry McGurrin, [[Winston Spear]], Jenn Robertson, Gavin Stephens, Ian Sirota and Albert Howell. The series recently won the Gold Medal Award for "Best TV Variety Program" at the New York Festivals for the second year in a row and was picked up by the U.S. cable network [[Spike TV]] in April 2005. ''Comedy Inc.'' was also nominated for a 2006 [[Canadian Comedy Awards|Canadian Comedy Award]] for best writing in a television series.
Co-stars on ''Comedy Inc.'' include [[Aurora Browne]], Jen Goodhue, Terry McGurrin, [[Winston Spear]], Jenn Robertson, Gavin Stephens, Ian Sirota and Albert Howell. The series recently won the Gold Medal Award for "Best TV Variety Program" at the New York Festivals for the second year in a row and was picked up by the U.S. cable network [[Spike TV]] in April 2005. ''Comedy Inc.'' was also nominated for a 2006 [[Canadian Comedy Awards|Canadian Comedy Award]] for best writing in a television series.

In 2012 he hosted a gag-comedy show called the Funny Pit with [[The Ryan and Amy Show|Ryan Steele]] and [[The Ryan and Amy Show|Amy Goodmurphy]], which was produced by [[Thunderbird Films]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thunderbird.tv/2012/10/23/new-comedy-series-the-funny-pit-to-premiere-this-november-on-ytv/ |title=NEW COMEDY SERIES THE FUNNY PIT TO PREMIERE THIS NOVEMBER ON YTV|publisher=thunderbirdfilms.tv|date= 2012-10-23 |accessdate=2016-11-02}}</ref>


For his performance in CBC's ''Western Alienation Comedy Hour'', Roman won a Leo Award in 2004 for excellence in British Columbia film and television. That same year, he was nominated for a [[Gemini Award|Gemini]] for his work on ''Comedy Inc.''.
For his performance in CBC's ''Western Alienation Comedy Hour'', Roman won a Leo Award in 2004 for excellence in British Columbia film and television. That same year, he was nominated for a [[Gemini Award|Gemini]] for his work on ''Comedy Inc.''.
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==Selected filmography==
==Selected filmography==


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==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.romandanylo.com/ Official web site]
* [http://www.romandanylo.com/ Official web site]
*{{imdb name | id=0200715 | name = Roman Danylo}}
*{{IMDb name | id=0200715 | name = Roman Danylo}}
* [http://comedynightlife.com/index.php/Roman_Danylo Roman Danylo on ComedyNightLife.com]
* [http://comedynightlife.com/index.php/Roman_Danylo Roman Danylo on ComedyNightLife.com]
* [http://www.thecomedynetwork.ca/shows/showdetails.aspx?sid=3361 Comedy Inc. on The Comedy Network]
* [http://www.thecomedynetwork.ca/shows/showdetails.aspx?sid=3361 Comedy Inc. on The Comedy Network]
* [http://jam.canoe.ca/Television/TV_Shows/C/Canadian_Idol/2003/10/11/734821.html Canoe JAM] - Article about Roman Danylo.
* {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20120709125453/http://jam.canoe.ca/Television/TV_Shows/C/Canadian_Idol/2003/10/11/734821.html Canoe JAM]}} - Article about Roman Danylo.

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Latest revision as of 01:37, 30 April 2024

Roman Danylo (born in Calgary, Alberta) is a Canadian comedian, improviser and actor based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. He is best known for his starring role in the CTV Television Network show Comedy Inc.

Career

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As a teen, Danylo ran a weekly sketch review show as a student at Sir Winston Churchill High School in Calgary.

Roman then went on to study with Keith Johnstone at the Loose Moose Theatre in Calgary (Loose Moose is where Theatresports originated and is often credited as being one of the founding institutions of humorous improvisational theatre). He also worked in several local comedy clubs with friends Oldring, Albert Howell and Graeme Davies and performed with Theatre Calgary. He participated in various CBC Radio dramas as well.

He has performed at the HBO Comedy Festival in Aspen, Colorado and Montreal's Just for Laughs Festival and also starred in the UPN series Off Limits with Aisha Tyler. Danylo has been featured on NBC's Late Friday, Jeremiah, The Outer Limits and Sliders.

However, Roman is best known in Canada and has appeared in several Canadian series, including CBC's Comics, These Arms of Mine, Made in Canada with Rick Mercer, the Just For Laughs Improv Championships, Slightly Bent on The Comedy Network and Corner Gas on CTV with Brent Butt.

In 2002, Danylo joined fellow comedians Jessica Holmes and Kurt Smeaton as a writer and cast member on The Holmes Show. Following the show's cancellation, he was offered a starring role in Comedy Inc. while he was in Los Angeles during pilot season.

Some of his recurring characters include "Vlad, the Russian Romantic", "Tantric Sex Master" and "Ken Shawn of WFTO-TV News" (usually paired with Nikki Payne as WFTO's long-suffering weathergirl).

Co-stars on Comedy Inc. include Aurora Browne, Jen Goodhue, Terry McGurrin, Winston Spear, Jenn Robertson, Gavin Stephens, Ian Sirota and Albert Howell. The series recently won the Gold Medal Award for "Best TV Variety Program" at the New York Festivals for the second year in a row and was picked up by the U.S. cable network Spike TV in April 2005. Comedy Inc. was also nominated for a 2006 Canadian Comedy Award for best writing in a television series.

In 2012 he hosted a gag-comedy show called the Funny Pit with Ryan Steele and Amy Goodmurphy, which was produced by Thunderbird Films.[1]

For his performance in CBC's Western Alienation Comedy Hour, Roman won a Leo Award in 2004 for excellence in British Columbia film and television. That same year, he was nominated for a Gemini for his work on Comedy Inc..

Danylo also performs with the Canadian improv troupe Urban Improv in Vancouver.

Selected filmography

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Year Titel Typ Character
2012 The Funny Pit TV series Host
2002 to 2007 Comedy Inc. TV series Various
2002 The Holmes Show TV series Various
2001 Seeking Winonas Film Smart Guy
2000 Improv Comedy Games TV mini-series Host
2000 Duets Film Albuquerque Desk Clerk
2000 Happy Birthday Film The Boyfriend
1999 10,000 Delusions Short film Jehovah's Witness
1999 Babette's Feet Short film Man Eating Sushi
1998 The Improv Comedy Olympics TV special Comedian
1997 Free Willy 3: The Rescue Film Pizza Kid
1997 Super Dave's All Stars TV series Cheerleader
1995 The Inner Voice Film Sy
1995 The Omen TV pilot Bob

References

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  1. ^ "NEW COMEDY SERIES THE FUNNY PIT TO PREMIERE THIS NOVEMBER ON YTV". thunderbirdfilms.tv. 2012-10-23. Retrieved 2016-11-02.
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