Simon Rakoff
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Comedian Simon Rakoff
Simon Rakoff (born August 30, 1960) is a Canadian comedian who began performing professionally in 1978. A veteran of the Canadian comedy scene, he has performed in every province and is widely regarded as one of the quickest and cleverest Canadian stand-up comedians. He has appeared on numerous Canadian television shows and festivals, including the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and Just for Laughs. He is also a frequent guest on CBC Radio on The Debaters and As It Happens.
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Simon Rakoff performing at the El Mocambo in Toronto (photo by Rob Trick)
His comedy album Surrounded By Idiots[1] was recorded and released in 2014.
He is the brother of humorist David Rakoff.
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- Canadian people of Latvian-Jewish descent
- Canadian people of Lithuanian-Jewish descent
- Canadian stand-up comedians
- Jewish Canadian comedians
- Comedians from Toronto
- Living people
- 1960 births
- Canadian comedian stubs