Richard Sandling

Richard Sandling is a British comedian, film reviewer, presenter, writer, director, actor and musician from South Benfleet.[1] He won So You Think You're Funny in 2007.[2][3]

Richard Sandling
MediumStand-up, television
Years active2006–present
GenresCringe comedy, Observational comedy
Subject(s)Everyday life, Facts
Notable works and rolesSo You Think You're Funny

Career

Sandling has said that he sought a career in comedy, and has performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe a number of times, both as a solo act and as part of duo with Stuart Goldsmith.[4][5] He is also the alter ego of Spak Whitman[6][7] and has performed comedy all over the UK as well as America and Canada

Sandling runs Perfect Movie[8] in London, a stand up and sketch comedy night all about films featuring recreations of top comedians.[9] He also occasionally runs the Squat Betty comedy night in Southend.[10]

He was the Myspace.com/comedy film reviewer for a time and is featured in the documentary The People vs. George Lucas.[11] He can also be seen in Peep Show series 7, Trinny & Susannah: From Boom to Bust and Miranda series 2.

He is a regular performer at Robin Ince's Book Club and School for Gifted Children shows in London and at Latitude Festival and in 2008 was part of the Montreal Just For Laughs Britcom Show.

Personal life

A collector of VHS tapes, Richard has performed three Edinburgh shows about his passion for VHS.[12]

He is a lifelong member of Waterside Farm Leisure Centre's Fitness Suite, and holds the facility's all time Bench Press record.

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References
  1. Sandling
  2. Richard Sandling on Chortle
  3. Interviewed at Edinburgh just before winning So You Think You're Funny
  4. Kiosk of Champions
  5. Spotlight on Richard Sandling
  6. Spak Whitman
  7. More Spak Whitman
  8. Perfect Movie
  9. favourite scenes
  10. BBC Essex Feature on Squat Betty
  11. The People vs. George Lucas
  12. Sandling Argues for VHS
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