Biography
I am a stand-up comedian and comedy writer in Toronto, ON, originally from Scarborough, ON.
I have a degree in English Literature and Philosophy from the University of Toronto, a certificate in Corporate Communications from Centennial College, and I am a graduate of the Humber College Comedy Night School.
Current Projects
Animals Who Need Big Kisses – This is a blog that I write about how to kiss animals.
Stand-Up Comedy – I do stand-up comedy at venues across Toronto. My self-declared homebase is the AltDot Comedy Lounge, but I have also appeared at Yuk Yuks, The AltDot on Location in Brampton, and Fire on the East Side.
Film Comedy Writing / Acting – My friend Steven Hoffner and I wrote The Recession-Proof Professional, a little comedy short that won Best Comedy at the 2009 U of T Film Festival, and is now under distribution with Ouat Media. The film also stars awesome people like Sara Hennessey, Bobby Knauff, Mike Stefanski and others.
TV Comedy Writing – I am working on a spec for a Canadian comedy as well as an American one. I am also writing a pilot.
Representation
I am unrepresented. How unfortunate! You can get in touch with me for bookings or other tasks via the following:
E-Mail: will dot oneill at sympatico dot ca
Twitter: willoneill