Michael Fry (comedian) explained
Michael Fry |
Birth Name: | Matthew Dinneen |
Medium: | Internet comedy |
Genre: | Parody music |
Matthew Dinneen,[1] best known by his stage name Michael Fry, is an Irish comedian, actor and musician.
Early life
The son of a mother from Donegal and a father from Salford, Fry grew up in Navan along with his three brothers. He studied at St Patrick's Classical School.[2] While in school, he studied at the Gaiety School of Acting. He originally pursued a business degree at the University of Galway, but later moved to Trinity College.
Career
Sketches
Fry started creating videos while living in Coleraine and working for Tourism Ireland, though he chose to use a pseudonym due to the company's social media policy. He chose the name "Michael Fry" as his Twitter account was named "@BigDirtyFry", and described Michael as "the most generic name he could think of".[3] After a sketch Fry made about the Derry/Londonderry name dispute went viral, his Twitter following grew from 480 to 14,800.[4]
Various sketches made by Fry have gone viral on social media, including parodies of a Liam Payne interview at the 2022 Oscars,[5] Handforth Parish Council, 2021 and 2022 year-end versions of We Didn't Start the Fire,[6] [7] Conor McGregor[8] and Irish mothers. Many of his sketches are done in the form of songs.[9] [10]
Acting and television
His first appearance on stage was at 16.
Fry appeared in Holding, the 2022 Virgin Media adaptation of Graham Norton's debut novel of the same name.[11] Also in 2022, Fry made an appearance in an episode of Derry Girls as a train employee.[12] [13]
In 2022, Fry starred in a music video for Sorcha Richardson.[14]
In September 2022, Fry starred alongside other Irish comedians, including Emma Doran and Justine Stafford, in RTÉ2's sketch show No Worries If Not![15]
Radio
In 2022, Fry was cast in the BBC Radio 4 sketch show Parish is Burning.[16]
Personal life
Fry has described himself as being "influenced by TV shows rather than individuals", such as Peep Show, The Office and Parks and Recreation.[17]
Fry has participated in an initiative by Foras na Gaeilge for RTÉ Radio 1 to promote the learning of the Irish language.[18] He has done ad campaigns for Permanent TSB.[19]
Notes and References
- Web site: Glennon . Nicole . 2022-07-23 . Michael Fry: There's something really weird about calling yourself a comedian . 2023-04-22 . Irish Examiner . en.
- Web site: INTERVIEW: Navan comedian Michael Fry on his accidental path to fame . 2023-04-22 . Meath Chronicle . en-US.
- Web site: Michael Fry: ‘I’ve never done live stuff ever. It absolutely terrifies me’ . 2023-04-22 . The Irish Times . en.
- Web site: 2019-04-15 . Interview: Michael Fry, the accidental comedian . 2023-04-22 . The Circular . en-US.
- Web site: Viral comedian Michael Fry: ‘Liam Payne at the Oscars sounded like me drunk in the smoking area’ indy100 . 2023-04-22 . www.indy100.com . en.
- Web site: Kent . David . 2021-12-09 . Brilliant recap of 2021 by Irish comedian Michael Fry has people in stitches . 2023-04-22 . Irish Mirror . en.
- Web site: 2022-12-14 . Michael Fry Leaves Fans In Hysterics With Annual Year-End Recap . 2023-04-22 . en-GB.
- Web site: Social media sensation Michael Fry on sending up Twink and the McGregors, and why he's 'terrified of ever meeting' Aiden Gillen . 2023-04-22 . independent . en.
- Web site: Moriarty . Aoife . 2021-09-16 . Comedian Michael Fry on being too shy for the stage and finding online fame . 2023-04-22 . Buzz.ie . en.
- Web site: Murphy . Lauren . 2021-02-02 . Twitter comedian Michael Fry's musical version of Twink's 'Zip Up Your Mickey' is his best work yet . 2023-04-22 . Entertainment.ie . en.
- Web site: Graham Norton To Host Amazon Prime's First Irish Original Series . 2023-04-22 . LADbible . en.
- Web site: 2022-05-17 . Rising comedian Michael Fry opens up about iconic Derry Girls appearance - Extra.ie . 2023-04-22 . en-GB.
- Web site: Three iconic cameos and a packet of salt and vinegar - best bits from Derry Girls ep3 . 2023-04-22 . Lovin.ie.
- Web site: Cole . Lauryn . Comedian Michael Fry guest stars in Sorcha Richardson's video for 'Shark Eyes' . 2023-04-22 . Hotpress.
- News: 2022-09-08 . Meet the gang from RTÉ sketch show No Worries If Not . RTÉ TEN. en.
- Web site: Guide . British Comedy . 2022-03-18 . Radio 4 orders surreal Irish sketch pilot Parish Is Burning . 2023-04-22 . British Comedy Guide . en.
- Web site: Townsend . Michelle . 2023-01-06 . Michael Fry’s Best Things in Life: Favourite movie, concert and holiday . 2023-04-22 . RSVP Live . en.
- 2022-10-25 . Michael Fry on his return to the Irish language . Irish.
- Web site: WATCH: Michael Fry has discovered the perfect way to be an absolute dote to his Godmother Catherine . 2023-04-22 . Her.ie . en.