Dan Tiernan

About

British comedian and actor known for his comedy performances and content along with winning both the BBC New Comedy Award and British Comedian of the Year in 2022. He is also known for his Instagram account @tiernancomedian where he shares stand-up clips, show announcements, and comedy content.

Before fame

He started performing stand-up comedy around 2016 after taking a six-week course at Manchester's Frog & Bucket Comedy Club. He won the Beat the Frog World Series new act competition at Manchester's Frog & Bucket in 2020. He went professional in comedy after his major 2022 award wins.

Trivia

He was selected for Just for Laughs New Faces of Comedy in 2025. He worked as a dinner man and support staff in a care home for young asylum seekers before becoming a full-time comedian.

Family life

He is from Manchester, England. He has referenced his stepdad in his comedy and has discussed being gay and having dyspraxia.

Associated with

He appeared on Rosie Jones's Disability Comedy Extravaganza with Rosie Jones in 2022. He was introduced by Judi Love during his 2024 appearance on Live at the Apollo.