Shane Todd

Shane Todd (born 9 June 1988) is a comedian, television, and radio presenter and actor from Holywood, Northern Ireland.

For American engineer who died under disputed circumstances in Singapore, see Death of Shane Todd.
Shane Todd
Birth nameShane Todd
Born (1988-06-09) 9 June 1988
Holywood, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Mediumacting television, radio, film[1]
NationalityIrish
Years active2008–present
GenresObservational comedy
Anecdotal humour
SpouseStacey Todd (2018-present)
Relative(s)Denis Todd (father)
WebsiteShane Todd on YouTube

Career

Early career

Todd began comedy by posting videos on YouTube, as part of the Harlem Gun Club.

TV, film and radio work

In 2008, Todd appeared in films Battle of the Bone and Ape. In 2010, he appeared in L.O.L.

In 2015, Todd appeared in the Dani's Castle episode "The Dead Headz" as Tommy.

In 2017, Todd was arrested for drunk and disorderly behaviour. He was fined £180.

He also released a teaser for a sitcom called Application, where he plays a fictional version of himself.[2]

During the Northern Ireland campaign in the Euros 2016, Todd featured on BBC 5 Live.

In July 2016, BBC Northern Ireland commissioned a series from Todd called The Shane Todd Show. It airs Tuesdays on BBC Radio Ulster.[3]

In February 2019, Shane joined the cast of the Northern Irish mockumentary sitcom Soft Border Patrol

Until late 2019, Todd appeared on a podcast with Dave Elliot called Dave Elliott's Boytown Podcast. During the Podcast, Shane acted as Dave's sidekick, before acrimoniously departing following the duo's divorce.They would regularly tweet celebrities in a segment called Tweet-back, before Shane lost his sense of fun. He also has formerly hosted his own personal podcast called The Shane Toddcast.

Live comedy

Todd was the warm-up act ahead of the main Nolan LIVE show in 2014.

Todd was at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2015 and again at the 2016 festival.[4]

In 2015, Todd had his own stand-up show, "SICK, BRO", which took place in Mandela Hall.[5]

In 2016, Todd had another stand-up show at the Ulster Hall, called From Holywood to Hollywood.


Personal life

Todd is the son of Denis Todd and Susan Knight. He has two siblings, brother Luke and sister Sophie.[6] Todd married his girlfriend Stacey in 2018.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Character Notes
2008 Battle of the Bone David
2008 Ape
2010 L.O.L[7]

TV
Year Title Character Notes
2015 Dani's Castle Tommy

Radio
Year Title Station Notes
2016 Euro 2016 coverage BBC 5 Live
2016- The Shane Todd Show BBC Radio Ulster
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References
  1. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4200527
  2. "Holywood Comedian Shane Todd makes sitcom pilot". Belfast LIVE. 13 August 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  3. "BBC Orders series from Shane Todd". Chortle. 19 July 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  4. "Shane Todd Sick Bro Mandela Hall". Mandela Hall. 28 October 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  5. "Shane Todd Sick Bro Mandela Hall". Mandela Hall. 28 October 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  6. "Relatively Speaking: Shane and Denis Todd". Belfast Telegraph. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  7. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1786018/
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