D.J. Demers
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D.J. Demers | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Spouse | Majalyn Demers (m. December 22, 2018) |
| Children | 2 |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Medium | |
| Website | djdemers |
D.J. Demers (born 1986) is a Canadian-born stand-up comedian, widely known for appearances on Season 11 of America's Got Talent, numerous late night talk shows, his online stand-up streaming specials, as well as on his 2023-2024 television series One More Time on CBC.[3]
Born to Don and Joy Demers[1] of Kitchener, Ontario,[3][4] D.J. was diagnosed with hearing loss at age four;[5] without hearing aids, he was considered deaf.[5] Growing up, his parents and older sister helped him with the challenges he faced, including having spare hearing aids on hand.[2] The hearing aids weren't waterproof and would stop functioning if he sweated too much, on the playground or during sports.[2] In his youth, Demers played ice hockey extensively.
As a teenager, Demers' mother encouraged him to take a part time job in a used sporting equipment store — to become more comfortable speaking with people.[6] He later graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a degree in Business[2][1] and later worked in marketing at a Waterloo, Ontario tech company.[7]
In 2009, Demers applied for and was selected by Richard Branson in a contest for an internship with Virgin Mobile.[7] Each self-submitted homemade entry would outline ways young people could stay afloat in the economic downturn. Suggesting ditching a mobile phone for two tin cans connected by string, Demers' video was Branson's favorite entry.[7]
In approximately 2011, Demers moved to Toronto to further his stand-up career,[1] subsequently moving to Los Angeles. Demers is married, with two children.[5]
