Dave Nystrom (born May 27, 1971) is a Canadian comedian and writer based in Calgary, Alberta."Nystrom and McLellan play Yuk Yuks next week". Nelson Daily News, August 25, 2006.
Originally from Thunder Bay, Ontario,"Veteran Canadian comic headlines South Rock festival". Peace Arch News, September 17, 2024. he moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1994 to attend the Vancouver Film School,"Comedian real standup guy". Courtenay Comox Valley Record, August 13, 2009. becoming a regular performer at Vancouver-area comedy clubs.Peter Birnie, "Clowning around town: Comedy festival offers buffet of laughs for all tastes". Vancouver Sun, July 25, 2002.
In 2005 he headlined his own Comedy Now! special on The Comedy Network, and he later joined the writing team for This Hour Has 22 Minutes.Dean Lisk, "Laughs, guffaws and chuckles". Halifax Daily News, April 25, 2007.
Following a number of years living in the United States, he moved back to Canada in the late 2010s, settling in Calgary because it was his wife's hometown. He has since returned to performing in Canadian comedy clubs, and has also had occasional supporting acting roles in film and television."Yuk Yuk's at Grand Friday night". Tri-County Vanguard, February 27, 2007.
Awards
Award Date of ceremony Category Nominee Result Canadian Comedy Awards 2007 Best Writing in a Television Special or Episode This Hour Has 22 Minutes: "Season 14, Episode 3"with Kevin White, Mark Critch, Gary Pearson, Gavin Crawford, Jennifer Whalen, Carolyn Taylor, Albert Howell James Reaney, "2007 Canadian Comedy Awards". London Free Press, October 13, 2007. WGC Screenwriting Awards 2008 Best Writing in Television Variety This Hour Has 22 Minutes: "Season 14, Episode 17"with Kevin White, Mark Critch, Irwin Barker, Gavin Crawford, Gary Pearson, Jennifer Whalen, Carolyn Taylor, Albert Howell, Geri Hall, Todd Allen, Tim McAuliffe Etan Vlessing, "Writers hand awards to Corner Gas, Motor City". Playback, April 28, 2008.
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