Dave Hemstad

Dave made his national television debut on CBC at the Halifax Comedy Festival in 2002, and has returned there to perform three more times.  He has performed in England and Singapore and memorably on CBC Radio on "Madly Off in All Directions."  Twice he has been nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award, and in 2003 was voted "Best Comedian in Canada" by the Canadian Organization of Campus Activites (COCA.)
Dave's film credits include "Shania," "Final Draft" and the short film "Death by Scrabble." 

He has also appeared on the hit TV series "Billable Hours," "Jeff Ltd." and "The Jon Dore Show."  2008 marks his first gala performance at the Just For Laughs festival.


His passion remains in performing his comedy in front of live audiences.  He has shared the stage with comedians Russell Peters, John Pinette, Emo Phillips, Louis CK, Mike McDonald, Jeremy Hotz, Derek Edwards and Gerry Dee as well as Canadian legends Dave Broadfoot, Gordie Tapp and Ron James.