Published On Jul 5, 2024
The Canadian comedy legend Tom Green has had an incredible career, from “The Tom Green Show” to “Freddy Got Fingered” to his many stand-up tours. Now, he’s been honoured with this year’s Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award from the Banff World Media Festival. Tom Power caught up with Tom live on stage in Banff for a special career-spanning conversation about his journey in comedy, the terrifying cancer diagnosis that changed his perspective on work and ambition, and why he's back in Canada to stay.
00:00 - Growing up & early comedy
07:00 - College radio show
11:44 - Influences
16:38 - The Tom Green Show
21:49 - Cancer diagnosis
33:00 - Returning to Canada
36:00 - Eminem
Thumbnail Image by: Kristian Bogner c/o Banff World Media Festival
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