Travis Lindsay

Travis Lindsay is a Canadian stand-up comedian from Halifax, Nova Scotia, most noted as a member of the writing team for This Hour Has 22 Minutes since 2021.^[1]

After performing as a comedian for a number of years, he released his debut comedy album The Kid Is Alright in 2019.^[2]

In 2020 he was given a temporary gig as a warm-up comic at a taping of 22 Minutes, which soon turned into a permanent job. He joined the show's writing team in the 2021–22 season, and has appeared on the air as a featured player in some sketches.^[3] In 2021 he also released his second comedy album, Killed at the Funeral.^[4]

In 2023 he was featured in an episode of The New Wave of Standup.^[5] In 2024 he competed in the fourth season of Canada's Got Talent,^[6] reaching the finale.^[7]

Along with the other writers for 22 Minutes, he won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Writing in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards.^[8]

References

^ Steve Gow, "Rising star Travis Lindsay brings laughs back to Halifax audiences". CityNews, March 31, 2021.
^ Mark Robins, "This kid is doing more than alright". Halifax Presents, August 4, 2021.
^ Martin Bauman, "Canada’s longest-running all-Black comedy tour visits Halifax—and it’s a must-see". The Coast, February 5, 2024.
^ Mark Robins, "Travis Lindsay’s got talent". Halifax Presents, March 15, 2024.
^ "TV & Film News – Canada Media Fund opens Canadian Content industry survey". Broadcast Dialogue, March 2, 2023.
^ Jen Taplin, "'They did everything so I can live my dream': Halifax comedian hoping to win $1 million for his family". SaltWire Network, March 8, 2024.
^ Caitlin Snow, "N.S. comedian makes it to finale on Canada’s Got Talent, competing for $1M". CKHY-FM, May 9, 2024.
^ Connie Thiessen, "Canadian Screen Awards winners: Television Craft". Broadcast Dialogue, May 29, 2024.