Patrick Monahan (comedian)

Patrick Monahan
Born (1976-06-23) 23 June 1976
Ahvaz, Iran
Comedy career
Years active2001–present
MediumStand-up
SubjectsEthnicity
Universal Issues
Youth
Websitepatrickmonahan.co.uk
Notes
Winner of Take the Mike in 2001
Winner of Show Me the Funny in 2011

Patrick Monahan (born 23 June 1976) is an Irish-Iranian comedian, who won the television competition series Take the Mike in 2001 and Show Me the Funny in 2011. He has performed regularly at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Monahan also holds the world record for "Longest Hug" at a time of 25 hours and 25 minutes, alongside fellow comedian Bob Slayer. They set this record at Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2013.