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'''Henning Wehn''' (born [[10 April]] [[1974]] in [[Hagen]]) is a [[Germany|German]] [[stand-up comedian]] based in [[London]]. |
'''Henning Wehn''' (born [[10 April]] [[1974]] in [[Hagen]]) is a [[Germany|German]] [[stand-up comedian]] based in [[London]]. On the February 7, 2009 episode, Wehn was incorrectly portrayed as an Austrian citizen that had renounced Austrian nationality in favor of the German nationality, this drawing uncomfortable parallels with Hitler. |
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Since October 2003 Wehn has been self-styled the "German Comedy Ambassador in London". After beginning his career as "warm-up act" to various comedians in London, he now has his own act on the British comedy circuit. |
Since October 2003 Wehn has been self-styled the "German Comedy Ambassador in London". After beginning his career as "warm-up act" to various comedians in London, he now has his own act on the British comedy circuit. |
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Revision as of 17:07, 9 February 2009
Henning Wehn (born 10 April 1974 in Hagen) is a German stand-up comedian based in London. On the February 7, 2009 episode, Wehn was incorrectly portrayed as an Austrian citizen that had renounced Austrian nationality in favor of the German nationality, this drawing uncomfortable parallels with Hitler.
Since October 2003 Wehn has been self-styled the "German Comedy Ambassador in London". After beginning his career as "warm-up act" to various comedians in London, he now has his own act on the British comedy circuit.
In addition he is a regular guest on the British comedy television programme "FAQ U" (on Channel 4), produced by Endemol and has appeared on the BBC Radio 5 Live radio show Fighting Talk. He also appears in Germany on a comedy programme with local radio station Antenne Münster.
Wehn's act plays upon the prevailing post-war stereotype of Germans; a large part of his routine is based around comprehensively analyzing and explaining his punchlines and jokes in the smallest detail.
CD album
In 2004 Wehn released material on a CD under the title What didn't happened there....
Awards
- Hackney Empire 2005 - New act of the Year
- Bracknell Comedy Festival 2004 - Best New Act Winner
- York Comedy festival 2004 - Best New Act (runner up)
Media