Graham Chittenden

Graham Chittenden, originally from Brantford, Ontario, has established himself in the Canadian entertainment landscape as both a comedian and a television writer. His career in comedy began in the 2000s, leading to significant visibility and recognition within the industry. He has been a regular presence at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and has toured extensively across Canada and internationally, performing for diverse audiences. Chittenden’s work ethic and nuanced humor have allowed him to maintain a consistent schedule of live stand-up dates, often sharing the stage with well-known comedians such as Howie Mandel, John Pinette, and Jim Breuer. His ability to deliver clean and funny content has made him a favored choice for various events and shows, demonstrating his versatility and broad appeal.

A significant part of Chittenden’s career has involved television writing. He is most noted for his work as part of the writing team for the Canadian television series *Still Standing*. This role has brought him multiple accolades, including four Canadian Screen Awards for Best Writing in a Factual Program or Series. These awards were for the episodes “Fort McMurray” (2018), “Carcross” (2019), “Churchill” (2020), and “Rankin Inlet” (2021). The “Rankin Inlet” episode also earned him a WGC Screenwriting Award in 2021. Beyond *Still Standing*, Chittenden has contributed his writing talents to other television productions, such as *The Debaters*, *The Genie Awards*, and the sitcom *Mr. D* on CBC, where he also appeared as a guest star. He also created the web series *Stand Up Guy* in 2015, which uniquely blended real stand-up performances with a fictional narrative about a working comedian’s life.

In addition to his writing and stand-up, Graham Chittenden has engaged in various hosting and television appearances. He headlined his own *Comedy Now!* special for The Comedy Network in 2011, which led to a Canadian Comedy Award nomination for Best Taped Live Performance in 2012. He was a host for *MTV Showtown* on MTV Canada in 2013 and has hosted shows on CTV Comedy. His comedic talents were also showcased on CBC Radio’s *The Debaters*, where he is a frequent participant. In 2017, he was a finalist in SiriusXM Canada’s annual Canada’s Top Comic competition. More recently, in 2022, he participated as a contestant in the second season of *Canada’s Got Talent*, further expanding his reach to a broader audience. His comedy special, *Graham Chittenden: Reluctant Adult*, was released on Crave, solidifying his presence in digital media.