Larry Dean (comedian)
Scottish stand-up comedian
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Larry Dean (born 13 December 1989) is a Scottish stand-up comedian and actor. He won Scottish Comedian of the Year in 2013.
Larry Dean | |
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Dean at the 2026 British Academy Television Awards | |
| Born | 13 December 1989 |
| Alma mater | Southampton Solent University |
| Spouse |
Mikey Crump (m. 2025) |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Medium | Stand-up comedy |
| Genres | Observational comedy, physical comedy, blue comedy, surreal humour, impressionism |
| Subjects | Scottish culture, homosexuality, relationships, family, sex |
| Website | www |
Early life
Dean grew up in the South Side of Glasgow.[1] He started his stand-up career in 2010 whilst he was a student at Southampton Solent University.[2][3]
He was raised in a Catholic family and attended Belmont House School, a private school in Glasgow, for his secondary education.[4]
Career
His show Out Now told the story of coming out to a strict Catholic family. Farcissist (2016) was about his life after coming out, his long-term relationship, and re-adjusting to the dating scene.[5] His 2017 show Fandan, loosely wrapped around the central story of sitting in a café with two murderers, was among the 10 best-reviewed Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows in 2017.[6]
In 2017, he appeared on Live at the Apollo with Gary Delaney[7] and Comedy Central UK's Roast Battle against Sofie Hagen,[8] and on BBC's Mock the Week[9] in 2018 and Michael McIntyre's Big Show in 2019 along with another appearance on Roast Battle Season 3, Episode 1 against Tom Allen.[10]
Dean's 2024 show Dodger sees him open up about his grandmother having dementia as well as his recent autism diagnosis.[11]
In 2025, he guest-starred in the television series Gifted as the Gameshow Host.
In February 2026, Dean was announced as part of the upcoming Saturday Night Live UK cast.[12]
Awards
Dean was voted the winner of the 2016 Amused Moose Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Festival by members of the comedy industry panel. The basis for the award was his show Farcissist.[1]
In 2013, Dean was named Scottish Comedian of the Year[13] and Bath Comedy Festival's New Act of the Year.[2]
Fandan (2017) was rated the 6th Best Reviewed Show of Edinburgh Fringe 2017 by British Comedy Guide.[14]
He was shortlisted for the Edinburgh Comedy Award (Best Newcomer) in 2015 for Out Now, and for the Best Show Award in 2018 and 2022 for Bampot and Fudnut respectively.[15]
Personal life
Dean is gay and speaks about his sexuality as part of his comedy routine.[16] He married his partner Mikey Crump on 28 June 2025 in Glasgow. They currently reside in Manchester.[17]
He is a Celtic F.C. fan and holds a season ticket at Celtic Park.[18]
In 2024, Dean revealed he is autistic.[19]
