Kevin McGahern was born on 7 November 1986 and is an Irish comedian, TV presenter, writer and actor.
14 Facts About Kevin McGahern
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Kevin McGahern hosted Republic of Telly between 2013 and 2017 and documentary series Kevin McGahern's America in 2016.
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Kevin McGahern graduated from the University of Wolverhampton in 2009 with a degree in animation.
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Kevin McGahern became a stand-up comedian after working as a barman in the birthplace of Irish stand-up comedy, the International Bar.
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Kevin McGahern stated in an interview that the two biggest influences on his early stand up were Steve Martin and Dylan Moran.
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In 2011, Kevin McGahern starred in the independent feature film No Party for Billy Burns which was written and directed by Padraig Conaty.
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In 2013, Kevin McGahern became the host of Republic of Telly replacing Dermot Whelan.
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Kevin McGahern continued to host the show until its eventual cancellation in 2017, and was the longest serving host of the show.
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Kevin McGahern acted in the award-winning black comedy, Redemption of a Rogue.
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In 2021, Kevin McGahern hosted the RTE comedy panel show Clear History alongside team captains, Joanne McNally and Colin Murphy.
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Outside of his career in stand-up and presenting, Kevin McGahern is known for his acting work.
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In 2014, Kevin McGahern wrote and directed The Devil's Ceili with Philip Doherty, which went on to win two awards including best play at the All Ireland Drama Festival.
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Between 2021 and 2022, Kevin McGahern had a recurring role as 'Michael Foley' in the RTE drama series, Smother.
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In 2021, Kevin McGahern had a two-episode guest role on the CBBC musical science-fiction series, Nova Jones.