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David Earl | |
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![]() Earl in 2008. | |
Birth name | David Geoffrey Earl |
Born | [1] | 9 March 1974
Medium | Stand-up comedy, actor, writer |
Years active | 2006–present |
Genres | Cringe comedy, Dark comedy, Surreal humour |
David Geoffrey Earl (born 9 March 1974) is a British actor and comedian, best known for his comedy character Brian Gittins. He has featured in several projects associated with Ricky Gervais, most notably as Kevin "Kev" Twine in the comedy-drama Derek, and in smaller roles in Extras, After Life and the film Cemetery Junction. Earl also works frequently with comic Joe Wilkinson. Together they co-wrote and starred in the sitcom Rovers, and the comedy series The Cockfields. They also host three podcasts called Gossipmongers, Chatabix and You Don't Know What You're Doing. He also co-wrote and starred in the feature film Brian and Charles where he plays an isolated inventor who builds a robot.
Occupation: Comedian