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Gerry Dee | |
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 Dee in February 2012 | |
| Born | Gerard Francis-John Donoghue (1968-12-31)December 31, 1968 (age 56) Scarborough,Ontario, Canada |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse | Heather Dee |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | www |
Gerry Dee (bornGerard Francis-John Donoghue;[1][2] December 31, 1968) is a Canadian actor,stand-up comedian, game show host, director, producer, and writer.[3] He is the host ofFamily Feud Canada. He placed third on the fifth season ofLast Comic Standing, and he wrote and starred in the sitcomMr. D, which aired onCBC Television.
Dee was born Gerard Francis-John Donoghue, and is of Irish and Scottish descent. He was born inScarborough and raised in Toronto. He was a university varsity hockey player and golfer. He attended St. Gabriel's (Bayview/Sheppard) andDe La Salle College, Oaklands, where he later worked as a physical education teacher and hockey coach. He studied kinesiology and athletic therapy atYork University and education atSt. Francis Xavier University. His father was a bus driver for theTTC in Toronto for over 20 years.[citation needed]
Dee was relatively successful long before being onLast Comic Standing. He had already had his own comedy special onThe Comedy Network in Canada, appeared on the Comedy Network special "The Nubian Disciples", and performed at the world-famousMontreal Just for Laughs International Comedy Festival, having his segment aired onJust For Laughs. He has appeared in television commercials and has performed at many comedy clubs, including Just For Laughs and Yuk Yuks. Dee also had a role in the 2006 filmTrailer Park Boys: The Movie, where he played the role of Donny. That same year, Dee played formerBoston Bruins playerWayne Cashman in theCBC miniseriesCanada Russia '72.[citation needed]
Dee placed third on the fifth season ofLast Comic Standing. He had tried out for Last Comic Standing during the second and fourth seasons, but never advanced to the finals. He missed the birth of his daughter while appearing on the show. Starting in late 2007, Dee had his own segment on Canadian cable channelThe Score (later known as Sportsnet). These segments, entitledGerry Dee: Sports Reporter, saw Dee conducting humorous interviews and segments. The interviews included such sports personalities asCharles Barkley,Michael Jordan,Wayne Gretzky,Cito Gaston,Randy Couture, andChris Bosh.[citation needed]
Dee appeared in television commercials for Rogers, Wisers, KFC, and Nissan, and is currently making guest appearances on CBC'sThe Hour. He won a 2008Canadian Comedy Award in theBest Male Stand-Up comic category.[4]
In January 2012, his sitcomMr. D premiered onCBC Television. Created, written by and starring Dee, the show is based on his experience as a high-school teacher. Dee’s children, Alyce, Faith, and Breton Donoghue, are also a part of the cast. Alyce played "Amanda-Susan" as well as some background characters, Faith played "Faith" as well as some background characters, and Breton played "John".
On July 8, 2019, it was announced Dee would be the host ofFamily Feud Canada.[5]
He appears in the sitcomAnimal Control, which began in 2023 and was renewed into 2024.
In October 2012, Doubleday Canada published Dee'sTeaching: It's Harder Than It Looks. Like Dee's sitcomMr. D,Teaching is based on his ten years as a teacher. A national bestseller, the book came out in paperback in May 2013.[6]
Dee is the son of Scottish immigrant parents. He is a former high school physical education teacher. He was the first Canadian to win theSan Francisco Comedy Competition. He played varsity hockey atSt Francis Xavier University inAntigonish, Nova Scotia. Dee and his wife Heather have two daughters Alyce and Faith, as well as one son, Breton.[1] His daughters played recurring roles on his comedy showMr. D as Amanda-Susan (Alyce) and Faith (Faith), while his son appeared in the series finale as John. Gerry is a supporter ofCeltic Football Club.
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| 2006 | Trailer Park Boys: The Movie | Donny | |
| 2011 | 388 Arletta Avenue | Boss | |
| 2012 | Moving Day | Jim | |
| 2017 | Prom Night | Paul | Short Also executive producer |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | Comedy Now! | Himself | 1 episode Also writer |
| 2006 | Canada Russia '72 | Wayne Cashman | 2 episodes |
| 2008–2019 | CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival | Himself/host | 3 episodes |
| 2011 | Skins | Dr. Westly | Episode: "Michele" |
| 2012–2018 | Mr. D | Gerry Duncan | 73 episodes Also director, executive producer and writer |
| 2014 | Gerry Dee: The Substitute | Himself | Television film Also director, producer and writer |
| 2019–present | Family Feud Canada | Himself/host | |
| 2019–2021 | The Moodys | Roger | 10 episodes |
| 2023 | Animal Control | Templeton Dudge | 5 episodes |
| 2023 | Pretty Hard Cases | Dack Adams | 3 episodes |
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