Multi award winning writer and comedian Mark Maier, is a highly sought after performer on both the national and international comedy circuits. He has played Germany, Holland, Ireland, Hong Kong, Bahamas, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand - and has also appeared at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles and Caroline's in New York. Recent professional highlights include two series of 'Trapped' for BBC Radio 4 - a show both written and performed by Mark (with a third series already penned), ‘Inner Voices of Men’ an Alan Bennett style talking heads series for BBC R4 and ‘Object Lessons’ - the radio adaptation of his hit 2004 Edinburgh show. Mark’s many television appearances include; The Stand Up Show (BBC1), Dating The Enemy (ITV), Bring Me The Head of Light Entertainment, (CH5), Five’s Company (CH5), The World Stands Up (Paramount Comedy), Comedy Rules (SKY) & Live At Jongleurs (LWT). As an actor he appeared in Rory Bremner, Who Else? (CH4) and recently filmed an episode of My Hero (BBC 1).
"It's high time someone gave him a TV show of his own." The Guardian 2005
Multi award winning writer and comedian Mark Maier, is a highly sought after performer on both the national and international comedy circuits. He has played Germany, Holland, Ireland, Hong Kong, Bahamas, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand - and has also appeared at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles and Caroline's in New York.
Recent professional highlights include two series of 'Trapped' for BBC Radio 4 - a show both written and performed by Mark (with a third series already penned), ‘Inner Voices of Men’ an Alan Bennett style talking heads series for BBC R4 and ‘Object Lessons’ - the radio adaptation of his hit 2004 Edinburgh show.
Mark’s many television appearances include; The Stand Up Show (BBC1), Dating The Enemy (ITV), Bring Me The Head of Light Entertainment, (CH5), Five’s Company (CH5), The World Stands Up (Paramount Comedy), Comedy Rules (SKY) & Live At Jongleurs (LWT). As an actor he appeared in Rory Bremner, Who Else? (CH4) and recently filmed an episode of My Hero (BBC 1).
Mark regularly performs with the critically-acclaimed 'Comedy Store Players'. He has taught improvisational comedy in London and founded the group 'MadLib' which performed at the Edinburgh Festival. His ability to tailor material on demand has also made him very popular with corporate bookers.
Before pursuing his lifelong interest in comedy, Mark had a successful career in advertising. In America he wrote and performed in radio commercials and won numerous writing awards, including the prestigious ‘World's Best Broadcasting Advertisement’ at the Hollywood Radio & Television Awards. He continues to be in demand for voice over work and has an extensive repertoire of accents.
Mark has several radio and television projects in development for 2006 and 2007.
Mail On Sunday
Talent to burn.
Evening Standard
Pathos, poignancy, wit and wisdom.
The List
His delivery sparkles with wit, pathos and invention.
Chortle
Maier proves himself quite a character actor, making these frankly ridiculous flights of fancy seem perfectly believable through precise, nuanced performances.
The Independent
A multi-talented, mercurial comedian.
TELEVISION appearances include:
• GMT guest appearance 2006
• My Hero, BBC 1 2006
• Rory Bremner, Who Else? CH4
• The World Stands Up, Paramount Comedy
• Dating The Enemy, ITV
• Bring Me The Head of Light Entertainment, CH5
• The Stand Up Show, BBC1
• Five’s Company, CH5
• Comedy Rules, STV/BSKYB
• Live At Jongleurs, LWT
• Edinburgh Nights, BBC
• Consequently - panel show for Action Time (Cable TV)
• Net.Comedy for Action Time (Cable TV)
• Rove Live, CH6 (AUSTRALIA)
• Idents for Dream Team, Chrysalis TV
• Argus Christmas Campaign 2001
• Millenium Dome Commercial
RADIO appearances include:
• Object Lessons, BBC R4, 2006
• Inner Voices of Men, BBC R4, 2005
• Trapped, BBC R4 (two series) 2004 & 2005
• Loose Ends, BBC Radio 4 2004
• The Stand-Up Show, BBC R2
• Quando, Quando, Quando, BBC R4 sitcom
• Four At The Store, BBC R4 (two series)
• Six Geese A' Laying, BBC R4
• LBC Radio – regular guest appearances
• Fred McAulay Show, BBC Radio Scotland
THEATRE appearances include:
• ”Objects” Edinburgh Festival 2004 & Hampstead Theatre 2005
• ”Laid Back” Edinburgh Festival 2000
• “Radio Daze” (sketch show) 1999
• The Two John’s (Bird & Fortune) national tour 1998
• “Giving Up, Giving Up”, Edinburgh Festival 1997
• “Get Off With Mark Maier”, Edinburgh Festival 1996
WRITING includes:
• Hundreds of radio commercials for UK & USA market
• Object Lessons, BBC R4, 2006
• Inner Voices of Men, BBC R4, 2005
• Trapped, BBC R4 – two series 2004 & 2005
• Quando, Quando, Quando, BBC R4 sitcom (co-wrote)
• Six Geese A' Laying, BBC R4
• LIAR with Paul Kaye for Talkback 2002 (additional material)
VOICE OVER WORK includes:
• Many, many commercials in the UK & USA and:
• All In The Game, Channel 4 2006
• South Park idents
• Burger King Aardman Animations
AWARDS include:
• Hairline.Com Award Edinburgh 2004 (for “Object Lessons”)
• International Broadcast Award 1997 (radio writing)
• 5 London International Writing Awards 1996 (radio writing)
• Aerial Award 1996 (radio writing)
• Hollywood Radio & Television Awards - World's Best Broadcasting Advertisement 1987
CORPORATE ENGAGEMENTS include:
• Orange
• Smith Kline Beecham
• Bartle Bogle Hegarty
• World Wildlife Fund
• Bryan Trueman Associates
• McDonalds
• Securicor
• Oasis Clothing
• Harley Davidson
Please Note: The fees indicated below are approximate and based on a central location for each county. They are intended to provide a rough guide only and exact quotes can only be given once the date and exact location of your event have been provided.
