Finlay Christie - the future face of Comedy!
Finlay Christie is an incredible individual who has achieved so much at a young age. At just 19, he made history by becoming the youngest winner ever of the esteemed So You Think You're Funny competition. This impressive feat put him in the company of comedy legends like Peter Kay, Lee Mack, and Sarah Millican.
Three years later, Finlay's debut Edinburgh show, "OK Zoomer," received a nomination for NextUp's "Best Show" award. His unique material, which draws from his experiences as a Gen Z individual, earned him the title of "the voice of his generation" from Chortle.
With a thriving online presence, Finlay's YouTube channel boasts over 300k subscribers and an astonishing 120 million views. He has created and produced several popular online series, such as "When they go to a foreign country in a Hollywood film" and "Asking black and white people the same questions about...".
In addition, he has collaborated with notable brands like Amazon Prime, Branston, Olli Olli World, and Spotlight Oral Care to create engaging branded content.
You may have caught glimpses of him on various television shows, including 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2), The BBC New Comedy Awards, Get Off My Phone! (Dave), and Jokes Only An AI Can Tell (Channel 4). He's also taken his comedic talents worldwide, performing at Montreal's renowned Just For Laughs festival and entertaining audiences across Europe for the Comedy Store.
Not limited to comedy alone, Finlay has also delved into writing, with his first script, "Born to Rule," catching the attention of Shane Allen from Boffola Pictures, who optioned it for development. The pilot episode even featured stars like Miles Jupp and Isaac Hempstead-Wright.
As if all that weren't impressive enough, he has showcased his acting abilities in various projects. You might have seen him in The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff (BBC2) alongside Stephen Fry and David Mitchell, or heard his voice in The Go-Betweenies (Radio 4) with David Tennant, and Waybuloo (CBeebies). It's worth mentioning that he's fluent in French as well, and even performed French stand-up in Lyon for an impressive six months.
This multi-talented individual is truly making waves in the comedy and entertainment industry, and it's no wonder his star is on the rise.
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