Larry Dean (born 13 December 1989) is a Scottish stand-up comedian and actor. He won Scottish Comedian of the Year in 2013.
Early life Dean grew up in the South Side of Glasgow. He was raised in a Catholic family and attended Belmont House School, a private secondary school in Glasgow.
Dean started his stand-up career in 2010 whilst he was a student at Southampton Solent University.
Career
In 2011, Dean performed alongside Ric Wharton and Chris Munro in the show One Threw Up in the Cuckoo's Nest at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Dean's show Out Now told the story of coming out to a strict Catholic family.
Dean's 2016 show, Farcissist was about his life after coming out, his long-term relationship, and re-adjusting to the dating scene.
Dean's 2017 show, Fandan, was loosely wrapped around the central story of sitting in a café with two murderers. It was rated 6th Best Reviewed Show of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows in 2017 by British Comedy Guide.
In 2017, Dean appeared on Live at the Apollo with Gary Delaney; Comedy Central UK's Roast Battle against Sofie Hagen. In 2018, he appeared on BBC's Mock the Week. In 2019, he was on Michael McIntyre's Big Show and had another appearance on Roast Battle Season 3, Episode 1 against Tom Allen.
Dean's 2024 show Dodger discussed his experiences of having a grandmother with dementia as well as his recent autism diagnosis.
In 2025, Dean guest-starred in the television series Gifted as the Gameshow Host.
In February 2026, Dean was announced as part of the Saturday Night Live UK cast.
Awards +YearStatusAwardBodyShowRef2013WinnerScottish Comedian of the YearNew Act of the YearBath Comedy Festival2015ShortlistedEdinburgh Comedy Award (Best Newcomer)Out Now2016WinnerAmused Moose Comedy AwardEdinburgh FestivalFarcissist2018ShortlistedBest Show AwardBampot2022Fudnut
Live Performance YearTitleVenueFestivalNotesRef2011One Threw Up in the Cuckoo's NestLaughing HorseEdinburgh Festival FringeWith Ric Wharton and Chris Munro2012Its Not Us, It's YouThe Free SistersWith James Alderson2013UnmanageableWith Kim HopeSexual Freaky FridayThe Meadow BarWith Christian ElderfieldCougar Pammy And Her PuppiesThe Counting HouseCabaret2014Larry Dean: Scottish Comedian of the Year 2013The Beehive InnAAA Stand-UpPleasance CourtyardWith James Bran and Sunna Jarman2015Larry Dean: Out Now!2016Larry Dean: Farcissist2017Larry Dean: FandanMonkey Barrel2019Assembly HallOne night2018Larry Dean: BampotAssembly Checkpoint2019Assembly HallOn night2018Comic Relief LiveAssembly HallCabaret2019Greenwich Comedy Festival (London)2020Glasgow International Comedy FestivalWells Comedy Festival2021Cambridge Comedy FestivalLeeds Comedy FestivalCountry Mile Comedy Festival (London)Larry Dean: Work In ProgressMonkey BarrelEdinburgh Festival FringeLarry Dean: Special Recording Warm-UpFringe By The Sea (North Berwick)Women in Comedy Festival (Manchester)Newcastle Comedy Weekender2022Larry Dean: FudnutEdinburgh Festival FringeMonkey BarrelGlasgow International Comedy FestivalLeith Comedy Festival2023ARG Com Fest (London)Larry Dean: Work in ProgressThe Hive, Monkey BarrelEdinburgh Festival FringeWinchester Comedy Festival2024Leicester Comedy FestivalSouth London Previews FestivalARG Com Fest (London)The Bush Comedy Festival (London)Creatures Comedy Festival (Manchester)Aberystwyth Comedy FestivalLarry Dean: DodgerMonkey BarrelEdinburgh Festival FringeUK Tour2025Assembly RoomsEdinburgh Festival Fringe2 nights2025Glasgow International Comedy FestivalCreatures Comedy Festival (Manchester)Comedy At The Castle (Warwick)Larry Dean: Work in ProgressMonkey BarrelEdinburgh Festival Fringe2026A Lovely Weekend (Manchester)Bristol Comedy GardenComedy At The Castle (Lancaster)DEADMEET (Tabley)Stand Up For FreedomUnderbellyEdinburgh Festival FringeCabaretLarry Dean: HellbentPleasance CourtyardUK tourAberdeen Comedy FestivalHarrogate Comedy FestivalBrighton Dome Comedy Festival
Filmography
Television YearTitleRoleOther roleChannelNotesRef2016Live From The BBC SelfBBC ThreeSeries 1, Episode 4@elevenishEnsemble actorITV2Episode 1, Special: "The Bestish BitsComedy Central At The Comedy Store GuestComedy CentralSeries 4, Episode 12017Live At The Apollo GuestBBC TwoSeries 13, Episode 12019Pride Specials: Episode 12021HostSeries 16, Episode 42018Michael McIntyre's Big ShowGuestBBC OneSeries 4, Episode 62018WhiplashedHostBBC Two Scotland2018Roast Battle SelfComedy CentralSeries 1, Episode 42019Series 3, Episode 12018Mock The Week GuestBBC TwoSeries 17, Episode 10, Highlights Special, Christmas Special2019Series 18, Episode 5, Compilation Special, Christmas Special2022Series 21, Special: "The History Of... Part 22019Susan Calman's Fringe BenefitsGuestBBC ScotlandSeries 1, Episode 12020Fern Brady Goes Viral!SelfEpisode 1Guessable? GuestComedy CentralSeries 1, Episode 82021Rob Beckett's UndeniableGuestEpisode 5The Stand Up Sketch Show SelfITV2Series 3, Episodes 3, 5Ensemble actorSeries 3, Episodes 1, 42022SelfSeries 4, Episodes 2, 4Ensemble actorSeries 4, Episodes 2, 72021BBC New Comedy Awards HostBBC OneEpisode 5: "Dundee"2023Episode 2: "Leith"2024Episode 5: "Scotland Heat: Paisley"2023The Comedy Roast For SU2CChannel 4Larry Dean: FandanActorWriter2025QIGuestBBC TwoSeries W, Episode 6, Specials QI VG: Parts I and II2026Saturday Night Live UK VariousSky OneSeries 1, Episodes 1-8
Audiography
Radio YearTitleRoleStationNotesRef2014MacAulay And Co - Edinburgh 2014 SelfBBC Radio ScotlandEpisode 42014BBC New Comedy AwardBBC Radio 4 Episode 7: "London Heat 1"2023HostEpisode 22015Fresh From The FringeGuestEpisode 12016Don't Make Me LaughSeries 2, Episode 42017Breaking The NewsBBC Radio ScotlandSeries 7, Episode 42020Series 16, Episode 8The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected Series 6, Episode 52022Welcome To The Neighbourhood BBC Radio 4Series 1, Episode 2The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Nominee Gala Self
Personal life Dean is gay and speaks about his sexuality as part of his comedy routine. He married his partner Mikey Crump on 28 June 2025 in Glasgow. They currently reside in Manchester.
He is a Celtic F.C. fan and holds a season ticket at Celtic Park.
In 2024, Dean revealed he is autistic.
References
External links
Larry Dean on Chortle