James Cunningham (comedian) explained
James Cunningham (born 1973 or 1974)[1] is a Canadian stand-up comedian and TV host.
He is the host of Food Network Canada's and Cooking Channel US's Eat St., a TV show about North American street food that debuted in 2011. He initially auditioned for another show before being offered the job of hosting Eat St.[2] Other television appearances include "Last Comic Standing" and "Just for Laughs."[3] He has also worked as a TV warm up act.[4]
He wrote and hosts "Funny Money", a stage show designed to teach students about finance.[5] He does over 300 stand-up performances a year, mostly "Funny Money".
Cunningham was born in Toronto,[6] where his father was an accountant. He studied drama and minored in finance at the University of Toronto.[1]
External links
- https://web.archive.org/web/20110504153023/http://eatst.foodnetwork.ca/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20130116121837/http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/eat-street/index.html
Notes and References
- News: Generation Owe: who should be responsible for kids' financial literacy?. Laucius. Joanne. Canada.com. 7 February 2011. 6 May 2011.
- News: Eat Street's James Cunningham Searches for Miami Food Truck Girl. Doss. Laine. Short Order. Miami New Times. 5 May 2011. 6 May 2011.
- News: New series 'Eat St.' captures 'revolution' in gourmet food, says host. Ahearn. Victoria. Winnipeg Free Press. 4 April 2011. 6 May 2011.
- News: Shining a spotlight on the crowd warmer, the 'unsung hero' of TV tapings. Ahearn. Victoria. The Canadian Press. 12 January 2009. 6 May 2011.
- News: Funny money banks laughs . 26 April 2008 . Ottawa Citizen . 6 May 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121110091320/http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/bustech/story.html?id=c6211306-6bf4-4f42-8b2c-5b837d1eeba2 . 10 November 2012 . dead .
- News: Eat St.'s James Cunningham. Cox. Jennifer. Crave Online. 4 May 2011. 6 May 2011.
