Pierre Novellie


Pierre Novellie is a South African born comedian, who grew up on the Isle of Man from an early age where he went to King William's College. Pierre was then a member and eventually Vice President of the Cambridge Footlights Revue whilst at University.
He is known for his work as a comedian and actor, most recently for his work on the BBC's The Mash Report He was also a guest on BBC Radio 4’s The Rest is History hosted by Frank Skinner. Other highlights include appearing on the Joke Thieves pilot for BBC Two opposite Marcus Brigstocke, BBC Three’s Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live and 4OD’s comedy series Taxi Gags. Pierre’s writing credits include ITV’s Newszoids, Adam Buxton’s Shed of Christmas.

Podcast

Pierre also hosted a regular podcast called My Favourite Podcast. His latest podcast credits include co-hosting BudPod alongside British Comedian Phil Wang. He has launched several other projects from this podcast such as the luxury Sugar Eagle delivery service and the musical group Some Lads on a Night Out.

Awards

Pierre has been nominated for several Chortle Awards and won the Amused Moose Laugh Off in 2013 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In 2014 he was nominated for industry web-site Chortle’s Best Newcomer award. Pierre was nominated for Best Club Comic at the 2016 Chortle Awards and appeared in the Channel 4’s Comedy Blap Outsiders later that year.