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Miranda Hart

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| name = Miranda Hart
| birthname = Miranda Katherine Hart Dyke
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1972|12|14|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Torquay]], [[Devon]], [[England]]
| occupation = [[Comedienne]], writer, actress
| influences = [[Morecambe and Wise]]
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| television = ''[[Hyperdrive (TV series)|Hyperdrive]]'' ''[[Monday Monday (TV series)|Monday Monday]]'' ''[[Not Going Out]]'' ''[[Miranda (TV series)|Miranda]]''
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'''Miranda Katharine Hart Dyke''' (born 14 December 1972),<ref name=Peerage/> known professionally as '''Miranda Hart''',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.findmypast.co.uk/birth-indexes-search-start.action |title=Births England and Wales 1837-2006 |publisher=Findmypast.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2011-10-16}}</ref> is an [[English people|English]] actress, writer and [[stand-up comedy|stand-up]] [[comedienne]]. She writes and stars in the [[BBC]] sitcom ''[[Miranda (TV series)|Miranda]]''. She also appeared in ''[[French and Saunders]]'', the BBC television series ''[[Hyperdrive (TV series)|Hyperdrive]]'' and her semi-autobiographical [[sitcom]] ''Miranda Hart's Joke Shop'' on [[BBC Radio 2]].

==Early life==
Born in [[Torquay]], [[Devon]] to [[Royal Navy]] officer [[David Hart Dyke]] and Diana Margaret Luce, Hart grew up in [[Petersfield]], [[Hampshire]]. She was educated at [[Downe House School|Downe House]], [[Berkshire]], an independent girls' boarding school, where she was a contemporary and friend of the sports presenter [[Clare Balding]], who was head girl.<ref>{{cite news|title= Miranda Extra|publisher= BBC|work= |date= 15 November 2010}}</ref> She graduated with upper second-class honours in politics at the [[University of the West of England]], followed by training at the [[Academy of Live and Recorded Arts]]. Despite studying politics, she always wanted to be a comedienne. In 2002, she did a solo show in Edinburgh, and in 2004 she pitched a comedy show to the BBC. At her read-through for BBC executives, [[Jennifer Saunders]] was there, laughing throughout.<ref>[http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article6898506.ece Miranda Hart stands head and shoulders above the rest] ''[[The Times]]'' 2-Nov-2009</ref>

While appearing on ''[[Frank Skinner's Opinionated]]'' in 2010, she stated that she was from an upper-class background, but hated saying that and did not consider herself upper-class. She added that her family tree has been traced back to the 12th century, and that her aunt and uncle live in a castle that they cannot afford to run.

==Live performance==
Avoiding the normal stand-up circuit for more [[Fictional character|character]]-based comedy, including an appearance in the Edinburgh and touring show ''[[The Sitcom Trials]]'', Hart has written her own theatre material for the [[Edinburgh Fringe]]. Her one-woman shows include ''Miranda Hart – Throbs'', ''It's All About Me'' and ''Miranda Hart's House Party''. She also performed in [[Alecky Blythe]]'s 2006 play ''Cruising'' at the [[Bush Theatre]].
In 2010 she and six other TV celebrities raised over [[pound sterling|£]]1 million for the charity [[Sport Relief]] by cycling from [[John O'Groats]] to [[Land's End]].<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/7371548/Celebrity-cycle-team-raises-1m-for-Sport-Relief.html Celebrity cycle team raises £1m for Sport Relief] ''[[Daily Telegraph]]'' 04 Mar 2010</ref>

==Television and film==
Hart starred as Teal in two series of the [[BBC]] [[television comedy]] [[sci-fi]] [[Television program|series]] ''[[Hyperdrive (TV series)|Hyperdrive]]'', which ran from January 2006 to August 2007. She has also appeared in ''[[French & Saunders]]'', ''[[My Family and Other Animals (film)|My Family and Other Animals]]'', ''[[Nighty Night]]'', ''[[Absolutely Fabulous]]'', ''[[The Vicar of Dibley]]'', ''[[Lead Balloon]]'', ''[[William and Mary (TV series)|William and Mary]]'', ''[[Smack the Pony]]'' (for which she wrote and performed in a couple of [[sketch comedy|sketches]] and a number of [[video diary|video diaries]]), ''[[Not Going Out]]'' and ''[[Stupid!]]'' She appeared in the third series of ''[[Comic Relief does Fame Academy]]'' in 2007, and became the second contestant to be voted off the show.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6429583.stm|title= Comic Hart booted out of Academy|publisher= BBC News|date= 8 March 2007|accessdate= 22 June 2009}}</ref> In 2009, she appeared in the last ever sketch from ''[[French and Saunders]]'', also in aid of Comic Relief.

Hart appeared in a short film by [[Tim Plester]] ''World of Wrestling'' in which she played Klondyke Kate, a wrestler billed as 'hell in boots'. The film was released in late 2007 alongside its companion shorts ''Blakes Junction 7'' and ''Ant Muzak''.

In 2006, she appeared in an episode of ''[[Not Going Out]]'' as an acupuncturist. Her performance impressed the producers so much that they wrote a regular role for her in the next series as clumsy cleaner Barbara; a part she continued to play until 2009. However, due to a busy filming schedule, the character did not return for the fourth series, aired in 2011.<ref>[http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/not_going_out/ Miranda Hart to miss Not Going Out 4] [[British Comedy Guide]] 12-Mar-2010</ref>

In 2007 Miranda played the part of Shelley a Min Cab Driver in Channel 5 Comedy Angelos which ran for 6 episodes

In 2008, she recorded the pilot episode of ''[[Miranda (TV series)|Miranda]]'' for [[BBC Two]]. The sitcom is based on her semi-autobiographical writing which went on to become a radio series, ''Miranda Hart's Joke Shop'' on [[BBC Radio 2]]. On 9 November 2009 ''Miranda'', nominated "one of the top 10 forthcoming TV shows for Autumn 2009" by ''[[The Sunday Times]]'',<ref>[http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article6794548.ece The best television for autumn 2009] ''[[Sunday Times]]'' 16-Aug-2009</ref> began transmission on [[BBC Two]].<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/18/miranda.shtml|title= Miranda starts filming with an all-star cast for her new sitcom on BBC Two|publisher= BBC Press Office|date= 18 June 2009|accessdate= 18 June 2009}}</ref> She appeared as guest host of ''[[Have I Got News for You]]'' in October 2009, and again in December 2011. She also presented a BBC [[Parody|spoof]] programme looking back over 2009 called ''2009 Unwrapped with Miranda Hart''. A similar show looking back over 2010 was also broadcast in December 2010.

She has also appeared twice on ''Strictly Come Dancing:It Takes Two''. She is a fan of the series ''Strictly Come Dancing''.

Miranda Hart has appeared in the TV series ''[[Monday Monday (TV series)|Monday Monday]]'' starring [[Fay Ripley]]: Miranda played the role of "Tall Karen". She appeared in a T.V. advert for Alpen.{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}}

In the final quarter of 2009, [[Heather Small]]'s back catalogue sales increased by 73% as a result of frequent references to her hit single "[[Proud (Heather Small song)|Proud]]" in ''[[Miranda (TV series)|Miranda]]'. {{Citation needed|date=November 2010}}

In 2010 she appeared in the final of ''[[Old Dears Club]]'' as snooty receptionist Beverly Gates.{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}}

The second series of ''[[Miranda (TV series)|Miranda]]'' began on BBC2 in November 2010. The series ended with a viewing high of 4.1m and has been re-commissioned by the [[BBC]] for another two series to air in 2011 and 2012. Hart was described in the ''[[Financial Times|FT]]'' as "the most original and farcically hilarious female clown since [[Dawn French]] and [[Jennifer Saunders]]".<ref>[http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/547faa3c-f8e3-11df-99ed-00144feab49a.html#axzz16bGfkGZ0 Triumphs, failures and Mandelson] by [[John Lloyd]], ''[[Financial Times|FT]]'' 27-Nov-2010</ref> In February 2011 the BBC announced that the sitcom would move to [[BBC One]] for its third series.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12414232|title= Miranda Hart sitcom moves to BBC One|publisher= BBC|work= BBC News|date= 10 February 2011|accessdate= 16 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a337438/miranda-hart-miranda-is-universal-not-middle-class.html|title= Miranda Hart: 'Miranda is universal, not middle-class'|publisher= |work= Digital Spy|first= Alex|last= Fletcher|date= 27 August 2011|accessdate= 166 October 2011}}</ref> The first two series of ''Miranda'' were repeated on BBC One in Summer 2011.

A ''Miranda'' mini-episode set in the world of ''Pineapple Dance Studios'' was filmed and broadcast on 18 March as part of Comic Relief. Miranda Hart also took part in a Red Nose Day edition of MasterChef, which she won. Also for Comic Relief 2011, Hart starred as a judge for the finale of ''Let's Dance for Comic Relief'', alongside [[Rufus Hound]] and [[Louie Spence]]. She also gave a signed Miranda script to be auctioned in aid of Comic Relief. On Boxing Day 2011, she appeared in an episode of [[Bear Grylls' Wild Weekend]]. The following day, 27 December, she was a team member on ''Big Fat Quiz 2011'', a quiz about the events of that year presented by [[Jimmy Carr]], appearing alongside [[David Walliams]] (team blue). The other two teams being [[David Mitchell (comedian)|David Mitchell]] and [[Eddie Izzard]] (team purple) and [[Jonathan Ross]] and [[Jamie Oliver]] (team red).

In 2012, Hart will appear in the BBC One drama, ''Call the Midwife''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a356460/no-new-miranda-until-late-2012.html|title=No new 'Miranda' until late 2012|last=Mickel|first=Andrew|date=17 December 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=17 December 2011}}</ref>

===Awards===
In 2010 she won the Best Comedy Performance award from the [[Royal Television Society]] for her performance in ''Miranda'',<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/7460124/Royal-Television-Society-Awards-shun-talent-shows.html Royal Television Society Awards shun talent shows] ''[[Daily Telegraph]]'' 17 Mar 2010</ref> and was also nominated for best comedy writing.<ref>[http://www.inthenews.co.uk/news/entertainment/tv/miranda-heads-royal-television-society-awards-nominations-$1363108.htm Miranda heads Royal Television Society awards nominations]
inthenews.co.uk 1-Mar-2010</ref> She and [[Patricia Hodge]] were both nominated for "Best Comedy Actress" awards at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival 2010.<ref>[http://www.tvfestival.com/content/Presentation-Nominees/presentation_nomineesUK.php?menu=smenu2&trk=nom&typeN=2&ER=TC Nominees - Actresses] Monte-Caro TV Festival Website</ref>

In 2011 she won<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a299572/in-full-british-comedy-awards-winners.html British Comedy Awards Winners] DigitalSpy 22-Jan-11</ref> "Best Comedy Actress" and "People’s Choice Award For The King Or Queen Of Comedy" in the [[British Comedy Awards]] 2011, where ''Miranda'' also won "Best New British TV Comedy" and was nominated for "Best Sitcom"<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a298153/british-comedy-awards-the-nominations.html British Comedy Awards Nominations] DigitalSpy 15-Jan-2011</ref>

In 2011 she was nominated for a [[BAFTA]] for Best actress in a comedy role and her hit BBC Two sitcom ''[[Miranda (TV series)|Miranda]]'' was nominated for the Bafta YouTube choice award, the only award voted for by the public.

==Radio==

Her semi-autobiographical series ''Miranda Hart's Joke Shop'' was aired on [[BBC Radio 2]] in 2008, and went on from there to be developed into the television series ''Miranda''. Hart has also presented comedy specials for the network alongside [[Jon Holmes]].<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/news/a311498/miranda-hart-rejoins-bbc-radio-2.html|title= Miranda Hart rejoins BBC Radio 2|publisher= |work= Digital Spy|first= Andrew|last= Laughlin|date= 28 March 2011|accessdate= 16 October 2011}}</ref> In October 2011 she attracted criticism after co-hosting the ''[[Chris Evans Breakfast Show]]'' with Holmes while [[Chris Evans (presenter)|Chris Evans]] was on holiday. The website ''[[Digital Spy]]'' reported that some listeners were unhappy with the quality of the programme. The BBC issued a statement in response saying, "Miranda Hart is one of the UK's best-loved comedians and BBC Radio 2 felt it appropriate to bring her warmth to its audience for a week. Jon Holmes is a highly experienced presenter from BBC Radio 6 Music [...] BBC Radio 2 appreciates if their presentation wasn't to everyone's liking, but feels it's important to be able to bring new talent to its output and hopes its audience understands the importance of maintaining a breadth of content on the network."<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/news/a344503/bbc-responds-to-miranda-hart-complaints.html|title= BBC responds to Miranda Hart complaint|publisher= |work= Digital Spy|first= Colin|last= Daniels|date= 8 October 2011|accessdate= 16 October 2011}}</ref>

==Personal life and family==
Hart's father is retired [[Royal Navy]] [[Commissioned officer|officer]] Captain [[David Hart Dyke]] [[Commander of the Order of the British Empire|CBE]] [[Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order|LVO]] [[Royal Navy|RN]]<ref name=Peerage>{{cite web|url= http://thepeerage.com/p33052.htm|title=ThePeerage.com|accessdate= 6 December 2010}}</ref> who was [[commanding officer]] of ''[[HMS Coventry (D118)|HMS Coventry]]'' when it was sunk by the Argentinians in the [[Falklands War|1982 Falklands conflict]], as a result of which he was badly burned trying to escape the stricken warship. His later career saw him serving as [[Aide-de-Camp]] to [[Elizabeth II|HM The Queen]], 1988-9.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.thepeerage.com/index_royal.htm|title=ThePeerage.com - Index to the Royal Household, Aides-de-Camp to HM Queen Elizabeth II|accessdate= 22 January 2011}}</ref> He retired from active naval service in 1990 with the rank of [[Captain (Royal Navy)|Captain (OF-5)]]. He used his transcripts to write a book chronicling the events surrounding ''Coventry'''s sinking. The work, published in 2007, is titled ''Four Weeks in May: The Loss of HMS Coventry A Captain's Story''.<ref>{{cite book |last= Hart-Dyke|first= David |title=Four Weeks in May: The Loss of HMS Coventry A Captain's Story| year= 2007| publisher= Atlantic Books|isbn= 184354590X}}</ref><ref name=Peerage/> The book formed the basis for BBC2 documentary, Sea of Fire, first shown on BBC2 on 1st June 2007. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6705387.stm|title=BBC News - Surviving a Falklands 'suicide' mission|accessdate= 2 November 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1084734/|title=IMDB - Sea of Fire|accessdate= 2 November 2011}}</ref>

Her mother is Diana Margaret Hart Dyke née Luce, the daughter of [[Sir William Luce]] [[Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire|GBE]] [[Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George|KCMG]] [[Order of the British Empire|OBE]] (1907-1977), who was the British Governor and Commander in Chief of Aden, 1956-60.<ref name=Peerage/>

Hart's uncle is [[Richard Luce, Baron Luce|The Rt Hon Lord Luce]] [[Knight of the Order of the Garter|KG]] [[Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order|GCVO]] [[Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council|PC]] [[Deputy Lieutenant|DL]], a former [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] [[Member of Parliament|MP]] and [[Government minister|minister]], who has since been [[Governor of Gibraltar|HM Governor and Commander in Chief of Gibraltar]] (1997–2000) and [[Lord Chamberlain|Lord Chamberlain of the Royal Household]], 2000-2006.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.thepeerage.com/p6993.htm#i69923|title=ThePeerage.com - Richard Napier Luce, Baron Luce|accessdate= 14 February 2011}}</ref>

On her mother's side, her great-grandfather was [[Vice Admiral (Royal Navy)|Vice Admiral]] [[Trevylyan Napier|Sir Trevylyan Napier]] [[Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath|KCB]] [[Member of the Royal Victorian Order|MVO]], who was the [[North America and West Indies Station|Commander-in-Chief, America and West Indies Station]] (1919-1920), while her great-great-grandfather was [[Sir Michael Culme-Seymour, 3rd Baronet]], who was the [[Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom]] (1901-1920).

Her great-uncle and the brother of her maternal grandfather was [[Admiral (Royal Navy)|Admiral]] [[David Luce|Sir David Luce]] [[Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath|GCB]] [[Distinguished Service Order|DSO & Bar]] [[Officer of the Order of the British Empire|OBE]], who served as [[First Sea Lord]].{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}

Her great-great-uncle was [[Major-General (United Kingdom)|Major-General]] Sir Richard Harman Luce [[Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George|KCMG]] [[Companion of the Order of the Bath|CB]], who served as [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Derby (UK Parliament constituency)|Derby]] from 1924-1929.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}

Hart's 1st cousin is modern-day plant hunter [[Tom Hart Dyke]].<ref name=Peerage2>{{cite web|url= http://thepeerage.com/p33072.htm#i330720|title=ThePeerage.com - Thomas Guy Hart Dyke|accessdate= 10 August 2011}}</ref>

Hart has a sister, Alice Louisa Hart Dyke (born 1975).<ref name=Peerage/>

In her early twenties, Hart had an unsuccessful trial at [[Queens Park Rangers]] Ladies.<ref>{{cite web|author=om een reactie te plaatsen! |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuBOTeN-Y3M |title=Would I Lie To You Series 5 Episode 1 Pt 2 of 2 |publisher=YouTube |date=2011-09-09 |accessdate=2011-10-16}}</ref>

== References ==

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==External links==
*{{IMDb name|id=1635000|name=Miranda Hart}}
*[http://mirandahart.com Miranda Hart's official website]
*[http://www.twitter.com/mermhart Miranda Hart on Twitter]
*[http://www.curtisbrown.co.uk Miranda Hart's agent]
*[http://www.bafta.org/access-all-areas/videos/miranda-hart,1893,BA.html Miranda Hart interview] recorded at BAFTA London – June 2011

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| name = Miranda Hart
| birthname = Miranda Katherine Hart Dyke
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1972|12|14|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Torquay]], [[Devon]], [[England]]
| occupation = [[Comedienne]], writer, actress
| influences = [[Morecambe and Wise]]
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| height = {{convert|6|ft|1|in|m}}
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| parents = [[David Hart Dyke]] Diana Margaret Luce
| relatives = [[Tom Hart Dyke]] (cousin) [[Richard Luce, Baron Luce|The Rt Hon Lord Luce]] (uncle)<ref>{{cite book |last= Mosley|first= Charles|title=Burke's Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage, 107th Edition|year=2003|publisher= Burke's Peerage Ltd.|isbn= 0971196621}}</ref> [[Sir William Luce]] (grandfather)
| television = ''[[Hyperdrive (TV series)|Hyperdrive]]'' ''[[Monday Monday (TV series)|Monday Monday]]'' ''[[Not Going Out]]'' ''[[Miranda (TV series)|Miranda]]''
| nationality = [[British nationality law|British]]
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'''Miranda Katharine Hart Dyke''' (born 14 December 1972),<ref name=Peerage/> known professionally as '''Miranda Hart''',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.findmypast.co.uk/birth-indexes-search-start.action |title=Births England and Wales 1837-2006 |publisher=Findmypast.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2011-10-16}}</ref> is an [[English people|English]] actress, writer and [[stand-up comedy|stand-up]] [[comedienne]]. She writes and stars in the [[BBC]] sitcom ''[[Miranda (TV series)|Miranda]]''. She also appeared in ''[[French and Saunders]]'', the BBC television series ''[[Hyperdrive (TV series)|Hyperdrive]]'' and her semi-autobiographical [[sitcom]] ''Miranda Hart's Joke Shop'' on [[BBC Radio 2]].

==Early life==
Born in [[Torquay]], [[Devon]] to [[Royal Navy]] officer [[David Hart Dyke]] and Diana Margaret Luce, Hart grew up in [[Petersfield]], [[Hampshire]]. She was educated at [[Downe House School|Downe House]], [[Berkshire]], an independent girls' boarding school, where she was a contemporary and friend of the sports presenter [[Clare Balding]], who was head girl.<ref>{{cite news|title= Miranda Extra|publisher= BBC|work= |date= 15 November 2010}}</ref> She graduated with upper second-class honours in politics at the [[University of the West of England]], followed by training at the [[Academy of Live and Recorded Arts]]. Despite studying politics, she always wanted to be a comedienne. In 2002, she did a solo show in Edinburgh, and in 2004 she pitched a comedy show to the BBC. At her read-through for BBC executives, [[Jennifer Saunders]] was there, laughing throughout.<ref>[http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article6898506.ece Miranda Hart stands head and shoulders above the rest] ''[[The Times]]'' 2-Nov-2009</ref>

While appearing on ''[[Frank Skinner's Opinionated]]'' in 2010, she stated that she was from an upper-class background, but hated saying that and did not consider herself upper-class. She added that her family tree has been traced back to the 12th century, and that her aunt and uncle live in a castle that they cannot afford to run.

==Live performance==
Avoiding the normal stand-up circuit for more [[Fictional character|character]]-based comedy, including an appearance in the Edinburgh and touring show ''[[The Sitcom Trials]]'', Hart has written her own theatre material for the [[Edinburgh Fringe]]. Her one-woman shows include ''Miranda Hart – Throbs'', ''It's All About Me'' and ''Miranda Hart's House Party''. She also performed in [[Alecky Blythe]]'s 2006 play ''Cruising'' at the [[Bush Theatre]].
In 2010 she and six other TV celebrities raised over [[pound sterling|£]]1 million for the charity [[Sport Relief]] by cycling from [[John O'Groats]] to [[Land's End]].<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/7371548/Celebrity-cycle-team-raises-1m-for-Sport-Relief.html Celebrity cycle team raises £1m for Sport Relief] ''[[Daily Telegraph]]'' 04 Mar 2010</ref>

==Television and film==
Hart starred as Teal in two series of the [[BBC]] [[television comedy]] [[sci-fi]] [[Television program|series]] ''[[Hyperdrive (TV series)|Hyperdrive]]'', which ran from January 2006 to August 2007. She has also appeared in ''[[French & Saunders]]'', ''[[My Family and Other Animals (film)|My Family and Other Animals]]'', ''[[Nighty Night]]'', ''[[Absolutely Fabulous]]'', ''[[The Vicar of Dibley]]'', ''[[Lead Balloon]]'', ''[[William and Mary (TV series)|William and Mary]]'', ''[[Smack the Pony]]'' (for which she wrote and performed in a couple of [[sketch comedy|sketches]] and a number of [[video diary|video diaries]]), ''[[Not Going Out]]'' and ''[[Stupid!]]'' She appeared in the third series of ''[[Comic Relief does Fame Academy]]'' in 2007, and became the second contestant to be voted off the show.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6429583.stm|title= Comic Hart booted out of Academy|publisher= BBC News|date= 8 March 2007|accessdate= 22 June 2009}}</ref> In 2009, she appeared in the last ever sketch from ''[[French and Saunders]]'', also in aid of Comic Relief.

Hart appeared in a short film by [[Tim Plester]] ''World of Wrestling'' in which she played Klondyke Kate, a wrestler billed as 'hell in boots'. The film was released in late 2007 alongside its companion shorts ''Blakes Junction 7'' and ''Ant Muzak''.

In 2006, she appeared in an episode of ''[[Not Going Out]]'' as an acupuncturist. Her performance impressed the producers so much that they wrote a regular role for her in the next series as clumsy cleaner Barbara; a part she continued to play until 2009. However, due to a busy filming schedule, the character did not return for the fourth series, aired in 2011.<ref>[http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/not_going_out/ Miranda Hart to miss Not Going Out 4] [[British Comedy Guide]] 12-Mar-2010</ref>

In 2007 Miranda played the part of Shelley a Min Cab Driver in Channel 5 Comedy Angelos which ran for 6 episodes

In 2008, she recorded the pilot episode of ''[[Miranda (TV series)|Miranda]]'' for [[BBC Two]]. The sitcom is based on her semi-autobiographical writing which went on to become a radio series, ''Miranda Hart's Joke Shop'' on [[BBC Radio 2]]. On 9 November 2009 ''Miranda'', nominated "one of the top 10 forthcoming TV shows for Autumn 2009" by ''[[The Sunday Times]]'',<ref>[http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article6794548.ece The best television for autumn 2009] ''[[Sunday Times]]'' 16-Aug-2009</ref> began transmission on [[BBC Two]].<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/18/miranda.shtml|title= Miranda starts filming with an all-star cast for her new sitcom on BBC Two|publisher= BBC Press Office|date= 18 June 2009|accessdate= 18 June 2009}}</ref> She appeared as guest host of ''[[Have I Got News for You]]'' in October 2009, and again in December 2011. She also presented a BBC [[Parody|spoof]] programme looking back over 2009 called ''2009 Unwrapped with Miranda Hart''. A similar show looking back over 2010 was also broadcast in December 2010.

She has also appeared twice on ''Strictly Come Dancing:It Takes Two''. She is a fan of the series ''Strictly Come Dancing''.

Miranda Hart has appeared in the TV series ''[[Monday Monday (TV series)|Monday Monday]]'' starring [[Fay Ripley]]: Miranda played the role of "Tall Karen". She appeared in a T.V. advert for Alpen.{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}}

In the final quarter of 2009, [[Heather Small]]'s back catalogue sales increased by 73% as a result of frequent references to her hit single "[[Proud (Heather Small song)|Proud]]" in ''[[Miranda (TV series)|Miranda]]'. {{Citation needed|date=November 2010}}

In 2010 she appeared in the final of ''[[Old Dears Club]]'' as snooty receptionist Beverly Gates.{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}}

The second series of ''[[Miranda (TV series)|Miranda]]'' began on BBC2 in November 2010. The series ended with a viewing high of 4.1m and has been re-commissioned by the [[BBC]] for another two series to air in 2011 and 2012. Hart was described in the ''[[Financial Times|FT]]'' as "the most original and farcically hilarious female clown since [[Dawn French]] and [[Jennifer Saunders]]".<ref>[http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/547faa3c-f8e3-11df-99ed-00144feab49a.html#axzz16bGfkGZ0 Triumphs, failures and Mandelson] by [[John Lloyd]], ''[[Financial Times|FT]]'' 27-Nov-2010</ref> In February 2011 the BBC announced that the sitcom would move to [[BBC One]] for its third series.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12414232|title= Miranda Hart sitcom moves to BBC One|publisher= BBC|work= BBC News|date= 10 February 2011|accessdate= 16 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a337438/miranda-hart-miranda-is-universal-not-middle-class.html|title= Miranda Hart: 'Miranda is universal, not middle-class'|publisher= |work= Digital Spy|first= Alex|last= Fletcher|date= 27 August 2011|accessdate= 166 October 2011}}</ref> The first two series of ''Miranda'' were repeated on BBC One in Summer 2011.

A ''Miranda'' mini-episode set in the world of ''Pineapple Dance Studios'' was filmed and broadcast on 18 March as part of Comic Relief. Miranda Hart also took part in a Red Nose Day edition of MasterChef, which she won. Also for Comic Relief 2011, Hart starred as a judge for the finale of ''Let's Dance for Comic Relief'', alongside Rufus Hound and Louie Spence. She also gave a signed Miranda script to be auctioned in aid of Comic Relief. On Boxing Day 2011, she appeared in an episode of [[Bear Grylls' Wild Weekend]]. The following day, 27 December, she was a team member on ''Big Fat Quiz 2011'', a quiz about the events of that year presented by [[Jimmy Carr]], appearing alongside [[David Walliams]] (team blue). The other two teams being [[David Mitchell (comedian)|David Mitchell]] and [[Eddie Izzard]] (team purple) and [[Jonathan Ross]] and [[Jamie Oliver]] (team red).

In 2012, Hart will appear in the BBC One drama, ''Call the Midwife''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a356460/no-new-miranda-until-late-2012.html|title=No new 'Miranda' until late 2012|last=Mickel|first=Andrew|date=17 December 2011|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|accessdate=17 December 2011}}</ref>

===Awards===
In 2010 she won the Best Comedy Performance award from the [[Royal Television Society]] for her performance in ''Miranda'',<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/7460124/Royal-Television-Society-Awards-shun-talent-shows.html Royal Television Society Awards shun talent shows] ''[[Daily Telegraph]]'' 17 Mar 2010</ref> and was also nominated for best comedy writing.<ref>[http://www.inthenews.co.uk/news/entertainment/tv/miranda-heads-royal-television-society-awards-nominations-$1363108.htm Miranda heads Royal Television Society awards nominations]
inthenews.co.uk 1-Mar-2010</ref> She and [[Patricia Hodge]] were both nominated for "Best Comedy Actress" awards at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival 2010.<ref>[http://www.tvfestival.com/content/Presentation-Nominees/presentation_nomineesUK.php?menu=smenu2&trk=nom&typeN=2&ER=TC Nominees - Actresses] Monte-Caro TV Festival Website</ref>

In 2011 she won<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a299572/in-full-british-comedy-awards-winners.html British Comedy Awards Winners] DigitalSpy 22-Jan-11</ref> "Best Comedy Actress" and "People’s Choice Award For The King Or Queen Of Comedy" in the [[British Comedy Awards]] 2011, where ''Miranda'' also won "Best New British TV Comedy" and was nominated for "Best Sitcom"<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a298153/british-comedy-awards-the-nominations.html British Comedy Awards Nominations] DigitalSpy 15-Jan-2011</ref>

In 2011 she was nominated for a [[BAFTA]] for Best actress in a comedy role and her hit BBC Two sitcom ''[[Miranda (TV series)|Miranda]]'' was nominated for the Bafta YouTube choice award, the only award voted for by the public.

==Radio==

Her semi-autobiographical series ''Miranda Hart's Joke Shop'' was aired on [[BBC Radio 2]] in 2008, and went on from there to be developed into the television series ''Miranda''. Hart has also presented comedy specials for the network alongside [[Jon Holmes]].<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/news/a311498/miranda-hart-rejoins-bbc-radio-2.html|title= Miranda Hart rejoins BBC Radio 2|publisher= |work= Digital Spy|first= Andrew|last= Laughlin|date= 28 March 2011|accessdate= 16 October 2011}}</ref> In October 2011 she attracted criticism after co-hosting the ''[[Chris Evans Breakfast Show]]'' with Holmes while [[Chris Evans (presenter)|Chris Evans]] was on holiday. The website ''[[Digital Spy]]'' reported that some listeners were unhappy with the quality of the programme. The BBC issued a statement in response saying, "Miranda Hart is one of the UK's best-loved comedians and BBC Radio 2 felt it appropriate to bring her warmth to its audience for a week. Jon Holmes is a highly experienced presenter from BBC Radio 6 Music [...] BBC Radio 2 appreciates if their presentation wasn't to everyone's liking, but feels it's important to be able to bring new talent to its output and hopes its audience understands the importance of maintaining a breadth of content on the network."<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/news/a344503/bbc-responds-to-miranda-hart-complaints.html|title= BBC responds to Miranda Hart complaint|publisher= |work= Digital Spy|first= Colin|last= Daniels|date= 8 October 2011|accessdate= 16 October 2011}}</ref>

==Personal life and family==
Hart's father is retired [[Royal Navy]] [[Commissioned officer|officer]] Captain [[David Hart Dyke]] [[Commander of the Order of the British Empire|CBE]] [[Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order|LVO]] [[Royal Navy|RN]]<ref name=Peerage>{{cite web|url= http://thepeerage.com/p33052.htm|title=ThePeerage.com|accessdate= 6 December 2010}}</ref> who was [[commanding officer]] of ''[[HMS Coventry (D118)|HMS Coventry]]'' when it was sunk by the Argentinians in the [[Falklands War|1982 Falklands conflict]], as a result of which he was badly burned trying to escape the stricken warship. His later career saw him serving as [[Aide-de-Camp]] to [[Elizabeth II|HM The Queen]], 1988-9.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.thepeerage.com/index_royal.htm|title=ThePeerage.com - Index to the Royal Household, Aides-de-Camp to HM Queen Elizabeth II|accessdate= 22 January 2011}}</ref> He retired from active naval service in 1990 with the rank of [[Captain (Royal Navy)|Captain (OF-5)]]. He used his transcripts to write a book chronicling the events surrounding ''Coventry'''s sinking. The work, published in 2007, is titled ''Four Weeks in May: The Loss of HMS Coventry A Captain's Story''.<ref>{{cite book |last= Hart-Dyke|first= David |title=Four Weeks in May: The Loss of HMS Coventry A Captain's Story| year= 2007| publisher= Atlantic Books|isbn= 184354590X}}</ref><ref name=Peerage/> The book formed the basis for BBC2 documentary, Sea of Fire, first shown on BBC2 on 1st June 2007. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6705387.stm|title=BBC News - Surviving a Falklands 'suicide' mission|accessdate= 2 November 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1084734/|title=IMDB - Sea of Fire|accessdate= 2 November 2011}}</ref>

Her mother is Diana Margaret Hart Dyke née Luce, the daughter of [[Sir William Luce]] [[Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire|GBE]] [[Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George|KCMG]] [[Order of the British Empire|OBE]] (1907-1977), who was the British Governor and Commander in Chief of Aden, 1956-60.<ref name=Peerage/>

Hart's uncle is [[Richard Luce, Baron Luce|The Rt Hon Lord Luce]] [[Knight of the Order of the Garter|KG]] [[Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order|GCVO]] [[Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council|PC]] [[Deputy Lieutenant|DL]], a former [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] [[Member of Parliament|MP]] and [[Government minister|minister]], who has since been [[Governor of Gibraltar|HM Governor and Commander in Chief of Gibraltar]] (1997–2000) and [[Lord Chamberlain|Lord Chamberlain of the Royal Household]], 2000-2006.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.thepeerage.com/p6993.htm#i69923|title=ThePeerage.com - Richard Napier Luce, Baron Luce|accessdate= 14 February 2011}}</ref>

On her mother's side, her great-grandfather was [[Vice Admiral (Royal Navy)|Vice Admiral]] [[Trevylyan Napier|Sir Trevylyan Napier]] [[Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath|KCB]] [[Member of the Royal Victorian Order|MVO]], who was the [[North America and West Indies Station|Commander-in-Chief, America and West Indies Station]] (1919-1920), while her great-great-grandfather was [[Sir Michael Culme-Seymour, 3rd Baronet]], who was the [[Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom]] (1901-1920).

Her great-uncle and the brother of her maternal grandfather was [[Admiral (Royal Navy)|Admiral]] [[David Luce|Sir David Luce]] [[Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath|GCB]] [[Distinguished Service Order|DSO & Bar]] [[Officer of the Order of the British Empire|OBE]], who served as [[First Sea Lord]].{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}

Her great-great-uncle was [[Major-General (United Kingdom)|Major-General]] Sir Richard Harman Luce [[Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George|KCMG]] [[Companion of the Order of the Bath|CB]], who served as [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Derby (UK Parliament constituency)|Derby]] from 1924-1929.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}

Hart's 1st cousin is modern-day plant hunter [[Tom Hart Dyke]].<ref name=Peerage2>{{cite web|url= http://thepeerage.com/p33072.htm#i330720|title=ThePeerage.com - Thomas Guy Hart Dyke|accessdate= 10 August 2011}}</ref>

Hart has a sister, Alice Louisa Hart Dyke (born 1975).<ref name=Peerage/>

In her early twenties, Hart had an unsuccessful trial at [[Queens Park Rangers]] Ladies.<ref>{{cite web|author=om een reactie te plaatsen! |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuBOTeN-Y3M |title=Would I Lie To You Series 5 Episode 1 Pt 2 of 2 |publisher=YouTube |date=2011-09-09 |accessdate=2011-10-16}}</ref>

== References ==

{{reflist|colwidth=30em}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|id=1635000|name=Miranda Hart}}
*[http://mirandahart.com Miranda Hart's official website]
*[http://www.twitter.com/mermhart Miranda Hart on Twitter]
*[http://www.curtisbrown.co.uk Miranda Hart's agent]
*[http://www.bafta.org/access-all-areas/videos/miranda-hart,1893,BA.html Miranda Hart interview] recorded at BAFTA London – June 2011

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Jim Jefferies (Komiker)

2011-11-24T16:36:55Z

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{{For|the Scottish football manager|Jim Jefferies}}
{{BLP sources|date=April 2011}}{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2011}}
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| image =
| name = Jim Jeffries
| birth_name = Geoffery James Nugent
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|2|14}}
| birth_place = [[Sydney, New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
| nationality = [[Australian]]
| occupation = [[Stand-up comedian]], [[Writer]], [[Actor]]
| influences = [[George Carlin]], [[Roy Chubby Brown]]
| notable_work = ''[[Never Mind the Buzzcocks]]'', ''[[Carpool (web series)|Carpool]]'', ''[[Montreal Comedy Festival]]''
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Geoffery James Nugent, aka '''Jim Jeffries''' (born 14 February 1977) is an Australian [[stand-up comedian]] (credited as '''Jim Jefferies''' in the United States because of a [[Screen Actors Guild|SAG]] member with a conflicting name).<ref>http://www.jimjefferies.com/main.php?id=bio</ref>

==Early life==
Born in Sydney, Australia, Jeffries attended school there at [[St Ives High School]].

While living in [[Manchester]], England, Jeffries, his roommate and his girlfiend were victims of a violent burglary. Two intruders broke into their house in [[Whalley Range]] while they were home. Jeffries was hit over the head with a [[machete]] and his girlfriend was tied up while the intruders robbed the house. They stole Jeffries' car, but were soon apprehended by the police because they were caught speeding. The burglars got a 12 year sentence for [[grievous bodily harm]], [[aggravated assault]], attempted rape, car theft and possession of a [[Class A drug#Class_A_drugs|Class-A]] substance.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr_auJ8w0rA</ref>

==Career==
Jeffries' first achieved international popularity after he was attacked on stage while performing at the [[Manchester]] [[Comedy Store]].<ref>http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2007/04/16/5226/comic_attacked_on_stage</ref> At one time, Jeffries even incorporated the incident (and its video recording) into his act. This can be seen on his 2008 UK home video release, ''Contraband''. He is now a recognizable name in the USA after his solo debut one hour special on HBO.<ref>http://www.hbo.com/comedy/jim-jefferies-i-swear-to-god/index.html</ref>

Jeffries has performed at numerous festivals, including the [[Edinburgh Fringe]], Montreal Comedy Festival ([[Just for Laughs]]), South African Comedy Festival [[Cape Town]], [[Reading and Leeds Festivals]] and the [[Glastonbury Festival]]. He has appeared on [[BBC television]] shows such as ''[[Never Mind the Buzzcocks]]'', ''[[Have I Got News For You]]'', ''[[The Heaven and Earth Show]]'' and [[8 out of 10 Cats]]. He has also performed spots on ''[[The World Stands Up]]'', ''[[Comedy Blue]]'' and ''[[Edinburgh and Beyond]]'' for the [[Paramount Comedy Channel]].
He has also been featured on various programmes, including [[BBC Radio 5 Live]]'s Saturday morning sports show, ''[[Fighting Talk]]'',<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/programmes/fightingtalk.shtml</ref> and is a regular guest on the ''[[The Opie and Anthony Show]]''.<ref>http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2010/02/12/life/nh2035173.txt</ref>
After eight years living in [[North London]], Jeffries has recently relocated to [[Venice Beach]], [[Los Angeles]], USA.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlInjlPi3wY&feature=related</ref>

Jim has now started a podcast, "Jim and Eddie Talkin' Shit", twice a week, with his fellow comedian and friend [[Eddie Ifft]]. It is recorded from their home in LA and stars themselves along with their friend and fat hobo, steak stealing, scrounger Jason Auer and his best friend the haematoma.<ref>http://www.jimandeddietalkshit.com</ref>

==Selected works==
*''Contraband'' – (5000 limited editions) Released: 10 November 2008 (UK Home Video)

*''I Swear to God'' – Broadcast: 16 May 2009; Released: 13 October 2009 (US Home Video)
*''Alcoholocaust'' – Released 8 November 2010 (Comedy Central UK DVD)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.jimjefferies.com/ Official site]
*{{MySpace|jimjeffries|Jim Jeffries}}
*[http://www.brettvincent.com Brett Vincent – Management company]
*[http://www.chortle.co.uk/comics/j/400/jim_jeffries Chortle section]
*{{IMDb name|1812944|Jim Jeffries}}
*[http://www.edinburgh-festivals.com/reviews.cfm?id=1205962006&genre=Comedy edinburgh-festivals.com] Review for ''The Second Coming''
*[http://www.paramountcomedy.com/comedy/interviews/article_18.aspx?id=69 Paramount interview]
*[http://www.edcomfest.com/shows/Jim_Jeffries_Hammered Jim Jeffries at Edinburgh Comedy Festival]
*[http://www.e4.com/edinburgh/podcast.html E4 laughs at Edinburgh]
*[http://www.3ammagazine.com/3am/you%e2%80%99ve-got-to-be-obscene-to-be-heard/ Appreciation of Jim Jefferies]

{{Fighting Talk}}

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Jim Jefferies (Komiker)

2011-11-24T16:35:03Z

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{{For|the Scottish football manager|Jim Jefferies}}
{{BLP sources|date=April 2011}}{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2011}}
{{Infobox comedian
| image =
| name = Jim Jeffries
| birth_name = Geoffery James Nugent
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| nationality = [[Australian]]
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| influences = [[George Carlin]], [[Roy Chubby Brown]]
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Geoffery James Nugent, aka '''Jim Jeffries''' (born 14 February 1977) is an Australian [[stand-up comedian]] (credited as '''Jim Jefferies''' in the United States because of a [[Screen Actors Guild|SAG]] member with a conflicting name).<ref>http://www.jimjefferies.com/main.php?id=bio</ref>

==Early life==
Born in Sydney, Australia, Jeffries attended school there at [[St Ives High School]].

While living in [[Manchester]], England, Jeffries, his roommate and his girlfiend were victims of a violent burglary. Two intruders broke into their house in [[Whalley Range]] while they were home. Jeffries was hit over the head with a [[machete]] and his girlfriend was tied up while the intruders robbed the house. They stole Jeffries' car, but were soon apprehended by the police because they were caught speeding. The burglars got a 12 year sentence for [[grievous bodily harm]], [[aggravated assault]], attempted rape, car theft and possession of a [[Class A drug#Class_A_drugs|Class-A]] substance.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr_auJ8w0rA</ref>

==Career==
Jeffries' first achieved international popularity after he was attacked on stage while performing at the [[Manchester]] [[Comedy Store]].<ref>http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2007/04/16/5226/comic_attacked_on_stage</ref> At one time, Jeffries even incorporated the incident (and its video recording) into his act. This can be seen on his 2008 UK home video release, ''Contraband''. He is now a recognizable name in the USA after his solo debut one hour special on HBO.<ref>http://www.hbo.com/comedy/jim-jefferies-i-swear-to-god/index.html</ref>

Jeffries has performed at numerous festivals, including the [[Edinburgh Fringe]], Montreal Comedy Festival ([[Just for Laughs]]), South African Comedy Festival [[Cape Town]], [[Reading and Leeds Festivals]] and the [[Glastonbury Festival]]. He has appeared on [[BBC television]] shows such as ''[[Never Mind the Buzzcocks]]'', ''[[Have I Got News For You]]'', ''[[The Heaven and Earth Show]]'' and [[8 out of 10 Cats]]. He has also performed spots on ''[[The World Stands Up]]'', ''[[Comedy Blue]]'' and ''[[Edinburgh and Beyond]]'' for the [[Paramount Comedy Channel]].
He has also been featured on various programmes, including [[BBC Radio 5 Live]]'s Saturday morning sports show, ''[[Fighting Talk]]'',<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/programmes/fightingtalk.shtml</ref> and is a regular guest on the ''[[The Opie and Anthony Show]]''.<ref>http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2010/02/12/life/nh2035173.txt</ref>
After eight years living in [[North London]], Jeffries has recently relocated to [[Venice Beach]], [[Los Angeles]], USA.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlInjlPi3wY&feature=related</ref>

Jim has now started a podcast, "Jim and Eddie Talkin' Shit", twice a week, with his fellow comedian and friend [[Eddie Ifft]]. It is recorded from their home in LA and stars themselves along with their friend and fat hobo, steak stealing, scrounger Jason Auer and his best friend the haematoma.<ref>http://www.jimandeddietalkshit.com</ref>

==Selected works==
*''Contraband'' – (5000 limited editions) Released: 10 November 2008 (UK Home Video)

*''I Swear to God'' – Broadcast: 16 May 2009; Released: 13 October 2009 (US Home Video)
*''Alcoholocaust'' – Released 8 November 2010 (Comedy Central UK DVD)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.jimjefferies.com/ Official site]
*{{MySpace|jimjeffries|Jim Jeffries}}
*[http://www.brettvincent.com Brett Vincent – Management company]
*[http://www.chortle.co.uk/comics/j/400/jim_jeffries Chortle section]
*{{IMDb name|1812944|Jim Jeffries}}
*[http://www.edinburgh-festivals.com/reviews.cfm?id=1205962006&genre=Comedy edinburgh-festivals.com] Review for ''The Second Coming''
*[http://www.paramountcomedy.com/comedy/interviews/article_18.aspx?id=69 Paramount interview]
*[http://www.edcomfest.com/shows/Jim_Jeffries_Hammered Jim Jeffries at Edinburgh Comedy Festival]
*[http://www.e4.com/edinburgh/podcast.html E4 laughs at Edinburgh]
*[http://www.3ammagazine.com/3am/you%e2%80%99ve-got-to-be-obscene-to-be-heard/ Appreciation of Jim Jefferies]

{{Fighting Talk}}

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Jim Jefferies (Komiker)

2011-11-24T16:27:44Z

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{{For|the Scottish football manager|Jim Jefferies}}
{{BLP sources|date=April 2011}}{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2011}}
{{Infobox comedian
| image =
| name = Jim Jeffries
| birth_name = Geoffery James Nugent
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|2|14}}
| birth_place = [[Sydney, New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
| nationality = [[Australian]]
| occupation = [[Stand-up comedian]], [[Writer]], [[Actor]]
| influences = [[George Carlin]], [[Roy Chubby Brown]]
| notable_work = ''[[Have I Got News For You]]'', ''[[8 out of 10 Cats]]'', "[[Fighting Talk]]"
| website = http://www.jimjefferies.com/
}}

Geoffery James Nugent, aka '''Jim Jeffries''' (born 14 February 1977) is an Australian [[stand-up comedian]] (credited as '''Jim Jefferies''' in the United States because of a [[Screen Actors Guild|SAG]] member with a conflicting name).<ref>http://www.jimjefferies.com/main.php?id=bio</ref>

==Early life==
Born in Sydney, Australia, Jeffries attended school there at [[St Ives High School]].

While living in [[Manchester]], England, Jeffries, his roommate and his girlfiend were victims of a violent burglary. Two intruders broke into their house in [[Whalley Range]] while they were home. Jeffries was hit over the head with a [[machete]] and his girlfriend was tied up while the intruders robbed the house. They stole Jeffries' car, but were soon apprehended by the police because they were caught speeding. The burglars got a 12 year sentence for [[grievous bodily harm]], [[aggravated assault]], attempted rape, car theft and possession of a [[Class A drug#Class_A_drugs|Class-A]] substance.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr_auJ8w0rA</ref>

==Career==
Jeffries' first achieved international popularity after he was attacked on stage while performing at the [[Manchester]] [[Comedy Store]].<ref>http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2007/04/16/5226/comic_attacked_on_stage</ref> At one time, Jeffries even incorporated the incident (and its video recording) into his act. This can be seen on his 2008 UK home video release, ''Contraband''. He is now a recognizable name in the USA after his solo debut one hour special on HBO.<ref>http://www.hbo.com/comedy/jim-jefferies-i-swear-to-god/index.html</ref>

Jeffries has performed at numerous festivals, including the [[Edinburgh Fringe]], Montreal Comedy Festival ([[Just for Laughs]]), South African Comedy Festival [[Cape Town]], [[Reading and Leeds Festivals]] and the [[Glastonbury Festival]]. He has appeared on [[BBC television]] shows such as ''[[Never Mind the Buzzcocks]]'', ''[[Have I Got News For You]]'', ''[[The Heaven and Earth Show]]'' and [[8 out of 10 Cats]]. He has also performed spots on ''[[The World Stands Up]]'', ''[[Comedy Blue]]'' and ''[[Edinburgh and Beyond]]'' for the [[Paramount Comedy Channel]].
He has also been featured on various programmes, including [[BBC Radio 5 Live]]'s Saturday morning sports show, ''[[Fighting Talk]]'',<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/programmes/fightingtalk.shtml</ref> and is a regular guest on the ''[[The Opie and Anthony Show]]''.<ref>http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2010/02/12/life/nh2035173.txt</ref>
After eight years living in [[North London]], Jeffries has recently relocated to [[Venice Beach]], [[Los Angeles]], USA.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlInjlPi3wY&feature=related</ref>

Jim has now started a podcast, "Jim and Eddie Talkin' Shit", twice a week, with his fellow comedian and friend [[Eddie Ifft]]. It is recorded from their home in LA and stars themselves along with their friend and fat hobo, steak stealing, scrounger Jason Auer and his best friend the haematoma.<ref>http://www.jimandeddietalkshit.com</ref>

==Selected works==
*''Contraband'' – (5000 limited editions) Released: 10 November 2008 (UK Home Video)

*''I Swear to God'' – Broadcast: 16 May 2009; Released: 13 October 2009 (US Home Video)
*''Alcoholocaust'' – Released 8 November 2010 (Comedy Central UK DVD)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.jimjefferies.com/ Official site]
*{{MySpace|jimjeffries|Jim Jeffries}}
*[http://www.brettvincent.com Brett Vincent – Management company]
*[http://www.chortle.co.uk/comics/j/400/jim_jeffries Chortle section]
*{{IMDb name|1812944|Jim Jeffries}}
*[http://www.edinburgh-festivals.com/reviews.cfm?id=1205962006&genre=Comedy edinburgh-festivals.com] Review for ''The Second Coming''
*[http://www.paramountcomedy.com/comedy/interviews/article_18.aspx?id=69 Paramount interview]
*[http://www.edcomfest.com/shows/Jim_Jeffries_Hammered Jim Jeffries at Edinburgh Comedy Festival]
*[http://www.e4.com/edinburgh/podcast.html E4 laughs at Edinburgh]
*[http://www.3ammagazine.com/3am/you%e2%80%99ve-got-to-be-obscene-to-be-heard/ Appreciation of Jim Jefferies]

{{Fighting Talk}}

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Jim Jefferies (Komiker)

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{{For|the Scottish football manager|Jim Jefferies}}
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{{Infobox comedian
| image =
| name = Jim Jeffries
| birth_name = Geoffery James Nugent
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|2|14}}
| birth_place = [[Sydney, New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
| nationality = [[Australian]]
| occupation = [[Stand-up comedian]], [[Writer]], [[Actor]]
| influences = [[Richard Pryor]], [[Eddie Murphy]], [[George Carlin]]
| notable_work = ''[[Have I Got News For You]]'', ''[[8 out of 10 Cats]]'', "[[Fighting Talk]]"
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Geoffery James Nugent, aka '''Jim Jeffries''' (born 14 February 1977) is an Australian [[stand-up comedian]] (credited as '''Jim Jefferies''' in the United States because of a [[Screen Actors Guild|SAG]] member with a conflicting name).<ref>http://www.jimjefferies.com/main.php?id=bio</ref>

==Early life==
Born in Sydney, Australia, Jeffries attended school there at [[St Ives High School]].

While living in [[Manchester]], England, Jeffries, his roommate and his girlfiend were victims of a violent burglary. Two intruders broke into their house in [[Whalley Range]] while they were home. Jeffries was hit over the head with a [[machete]] and his girlfriend was tied up while the intruders robbed the house. They stole Jeffries' car, but were soon apprehended by the police because they were caught speeding. The burglars got a 12 year sentence for [[grievous bodily harm]], [[aggravated assault]], attempted rape, car theft and possession of a [[Class A drug#Class_A_drugs|Class-A]] substance.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr_auJ8w0rA</ref>

==Career==
Jeffries' first achieved international popularity after he was attacked on stage while performing at the [[Manchester]] [[Comedy Store]].<ref>http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2007/04/16/5226/comic_attacked_on_stage</ref> At one time, Jeffries even incorporated the incident (and its video recording) into his act. This can be seen on his 2008 UK home video release, ''Contraband''. He is now a recognizable name in the USA after his solo debut one hour special on HBO.<ref>http://www.hbo.com/comedy/jim-jefferies-i-swear-to-god/index.html</ref>

Jeffries has performed at numerous festivals, including the [[Edinburgh Fringe]], Montreal Comedy Festival ([[Just for Laughs]]), South African Comedy Festival [[Cape Town]], [[Reading and Leeds Festivals]] and the [[Glastonbury Festival]]. He has appeared on [[BBC television]] shows such as ''[[Never Mind the Buzzcocks]]'', ''[[Have I Got News For You]]'', ''[[The Heaven and Earth Show]]'' and [[8 out of 10 Cats]]. He has also performed spots on ''[[The World Stands Up]]'', ''[[Comedy Blue]]'' and ''[[Edinburgh and Beyond]]'' for the [[Paramount Comedy Channel]].
He has also been featured on various programmes, including [[BBC Radio 5 Live]]'s Saturday morning sports show, ''[[Fighting Talk]]'',<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/programmes/fightingtalk.shtml</ref> and is a regular guest on the ''[[The Opie and Anthony Show]]''.<ref>http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2010/02/12/life/nh2035173.txt</ref>
After eight years living in [[North London]], Jeffries has recently relocated to [[Venice Beach]], [[Los Angeles]], USA.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlInjlPi3wY&feature=related</ref>

Jim has now started a podcast, "Jim and Eddie Talkin' Shit", twice a week, with his fellow comedian and friend [[Eddie Ifft]]. It is recorded from their home in LA and stars themselves along with their friend and fat hobo, steak stealing, scrounger Jason Auer and his best friend the haematoma.<ref>http://www.jimandeddietalkshit.com</ref>

==Selected works==
*''Contraband'' – (5000 limited editions) Released: 10 November 2008 (UK Home Video)

*''I Swear to God'' – Broadcast: 16 May 2009; Released: 13 October 2009 (US Home Video)
*''Alcoholocaust'' – Released 8 November 2010 (Comedy Central UK DVD)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.jimjefferies.com/ Official site]
*{{MySpace|jimjeffries|Jim Jeffries}}
*[http://www.brettvincent.com Brett Vincent – Management company]
*[http://www.chortle.co.uk/comics/j/400/jim_jeffries Chortle section]
*{{IMDb name|1812944|Jim Jeffries}}
*[http://www.edinburgh-festivals.com/reviews.cfm?id=1205962006&genre=Comedy edinburgh-festivals.com] Review for ''The Second Coming''
*[http://www.paramountcomedy.com/comedy/interviews/article_18.aspx?id=69 Paramount interview]
*[http://www.edcomfest.com/shows/Jim_Jeffries_Hammered Jim Jeffries at Edinburgh Comedy Festival]
*[http://www.e4.com/edinburgh/podcast.html E4 laughs at Edinburgh]
*[http://www.3ammagazine.com/3am/you%e2%80%99ve-got-to-be-obscene-to-be-heard/ Appreciation of Jim Jefferies]

{{Fighting Talk}}

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Livingston (Montana)

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'''Livingston''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Park County, Montana|Park County]], [[Montana]], [[United States]].{{GR|6}} The population was 7,380 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. Livingston is located in southwestern Montana, on the [[Yellowstone River]], north of [[Yellowstone National Park]].

==History==
Livingston evolved from a trading post on the [[Yellowstone River]] called Benson’s Landing which was approximately {{convert|3|mi|km}} downstream from present day Livingston. In July 1882 when [[Northern Pacific Railway]] contractors arrived the trading post was renamed ‘’Clark City’’ for contractor Heman Clark. The railroad officially reached Clark City on November 22, 1882. At that time, the community moved to its present location upstream from the trading post and was renamed Livingston in honor of a Northern Pacific Railway stockholder and director, Johnston Livingston (1875–81 and 1884–87).<ref>{{cite book |title=Montana Place Names |last=Aarstad |first=Rich |coauthors=Arguimbau, Ellie; Baumler, Ellen; Porsild, Charlene; Shovers, Brian |publisher=Montana Historical Society Press|location=Helena, Montana |year=2009 |isbn=097591961X |page=157}}</ref> Livingston became the original gateway to Yellowstone National Park, which the NPR began promoting heavily to visitors from the East, by way of a branch running some sixty miles south to first the Cinnabar station and later Gardiner. Livingston was also headquarters for the NPR's Central Division and a good location for railroad shops to service NPR steam trains before their ascent over the Bozeman Pass, the highest point on the line {{convert|5702|ft|m}}.<ref>{{cite gnis |id=780344 |name=Bozeman Pass}}</ref>

Livingston is situated on the [[Yellowstone River]] where it bends from north to east toward [[Billings, Montana|Billings]], and in proximity to [[Interstate 90 in Montana|Interstate 90]]. In 1806 Captain [[William Clark (explorer)|William Clark]] of the [[Lewis and Clark Expedition]] camped on the city's present outskirts on the return trip east, following the descending Yellowstone River. Clark's party rejoined the Lewis party at the confluence with the [[Missouri River]], near [[Williston, North Dakota|Williston]], [[North Dakota]].

Though a small city, Livingston is home to a number of popular tourist points. The [[Livingston Depot]], built in 1902 after two predecessors, is a restored rail station that today houses a railroad museum from approximately May through September. The Yellowstone Gateway Museum documents regional history from one of the oldest North American archaeological sites to Wild Western and Yellowstone history. The International Fly Fishing Federation's museum is an extensive introduction to a popular game sport and hosts annual enthusiasts meetings. The city was inhabited for two decades by [[Calamity Jane]] and visited by adventurous traveling members of European royalty. Today it is a small art haven, filming location ([[A River Runs Through It (film)|''A River Runs Through It'']], ''[[The Horse Whisperer]]'', ''[[Rancho Deluxe]]'', and others), fishing destination, railroad town, and writers' and actors' colony. In 1938, [[Dan Bailey]], an eastern [[fly fishing|fly-fisherman]], established his Dan Bailey's Fly Shop and mail order [[fly tying]] business on Park Street where it still resides today.<ref name="LegendsBailey">{{cite book |last=Berryman |first=Jack W. |title=Fly-Fishing Pioneers and Legends of the Northwest |publisher=Northwest Fly Fishing LLC |location=Seattle, WA |year=2006 |isbn=9780977945405 |pages=101–107}}</ref> Livingston is also the home of the Fly Fishing Discovery Center, a museum operated by the [[Federation of Fly Fishers]].<ref>[http://livingstonmuseums.org/fish/FishDiscoverUs.html Fly Fishing Discovery Center website]</ref> Actors [[Peter Fonda]], [[Margot Kidder]], as well as [[Saturday Night Live]] alumnus [[Rich Hall]], musician [[Ron Strykert]], novelist [[Walter Kirn]], and poet [[Jim Harrison]] live in the city. [[Jimmy Buffett]] mentions Livingston in multiple songs.

Its economy is booming, the unemployment rate is well below the national and state average. A small proportion of its workforce commutes to [[Bozeman, Montana|Bozeman]], the destination resort Chico Hot Springs some twenty-five miles south, and various campsites and ranches in the high-value area of Paradise Valley. Recently, the city has invested much time and money into creating attractions and accommodations for tourists visiting during the Lewis and Clark bicentennial years. It has a [[Town twinning|sister-city]] relationship with [[Naganohara, Gunma|Naganohara]], [[Japan]].

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|File:LivingstonMontana1883-Plat.jpg|Plat of Livingston, 1883
|File:LivingstonMontana1884.JPG|Gateway to Yellowstone, [[Frank Jay Haynes]] photo, 1884
|File:LivingstonMontanaNPPRDepot-Haynes1894.jpg|Original NPRR Depot, 1894
|File:DanBaileysFlyShopLivingstonMT.jpg|Dan Bailey's Fly Shop in Livingston
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==Geography==
[[File:Panoramic view Livingston Montana.jpg|thumb|center|800px|Panoramic view, Livingston, 1922]]
Livingston is located at {{Coord|45|39|32|N|110|33|49|W|city}} (45.658840, -110.563718),{{GR|1}} at an altitude of 4.501 feet (1372 m).<ref>{{gnis|773511}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.6|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|2.6|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and 0.38% is waters.

===Climate===
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|Apr record high F = 86
|May record high F = 93
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|Oct record high F = 88
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==Demographics==
{{USCensusPop
|1930= 900
|1940= 2850
|1950= 2778
|1960= 5359
|1970= 6311
|1980= 6391
|1990= 6642
|2000= 6851
|2010= 7380
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| footnote=source:<ref>Moffatt, Riley. ''Population History of Western U.S. Cities & Towns, 1850-1990''. [[Lanham, Maryland|Lanham]]: Scarecrow, 1996, 132.</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/files/SUB-EST2007-30.csv | title = Subcounty population estimates: Montana 2000-2007| format = [[comma-separated values|CSV]] | publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]], Population Division | date = 2009-03-18 | accessdate = 2009-05-08}}</ref>
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At the 2000 [[census]]{{GR|2}}, there were 6,851 people, 3,084 households and 1,751 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 2,601.3 per square mile (1,005.8/km²). There were 3,360 housing units at an average density of 1,275.8 per square mile (493.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.39% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.31% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.98% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.50% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.60% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.23% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.16% of the population.

There were 3,084 households of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.86.

Age distribution was 22.7% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

The [[median household income]] was $28,980, and the median family income was $40,505. Males had a median income of $26,619 versus $18,684 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,636. About 5.6% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==
The [[Federation of Fly Fishers]] is based in Livingston.

===Top employers===
According to Livingston's 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,<ref>[http://www.livingstonmontana.org/living/docs/CAFR.pdf City of Livingston CAFR]</ref> the top employers in the area are:

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
! #
! Employer
! # of Employees
|-
| 1
| Livingston HealthCare
|250-499
|-
|2
| Chico Hot Springs Resort and Day Spa
|100-249
|-
|3
| PrintingForLess.com
|100-249
|-
|4
| [[Albertsons (SuperValu)|Albertsons]]
|50-99
|-
|5
| [[Best Western]] Mammoth Hot Springs
|50-99
|-
|6
| [[Church Universal and Triumphant]]
|50-99
|-
|7
| Community Health Partners
|50-99
|-
|8
| Livingston Health and Rehabilitation Center
|50-99
|-
|9
| Town & Country Foods
|50-99
|-
|10
| The Livingston Enterprise
|20-49
|}

==Media==
===Newspapers===
''[[Livingston Enterprise]]'' is a local daily newspaper, and the ''[[Livingston Current]]'' is a weekly newspaper.

===AM radio===
* [[KBOZ (AM)|KBOZ]] 1090, ([[Talk/personality]]), [[Reier Broadcasting Company]]
* [[KOBB (AM)|KOBB]] 1230, ([[Sports talk]]), Reier Broadcasting Company
* [[KPRK]] AM 1340, ([[Talk]]), [[GapWest Broadcasting]]
* [[KMMS (AM)|KMMS]] 1450, ( [[News radio|News]]/[[Talk radio|talk]]), GapWest Broadcasting

===FM radio===
* [[KGLT]] 91.9, ([[Variety (radio)|Variety]]), [[Montana State University-Bozeman]]
* [[KOBB-FM]] 93.7, ([[Oldies]]), Reier Broadcasting Company
* [[KMMS-FM]] 95.1, ([[Adult album]]), GapWest Broadcasting
* [[KISN (FM)|KISN]] 96.7, ([[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]]), GapWest Broadcasting
* [[KOZB]] 97.5, ([[Classic rock]]), Reier Broadcasting Company
* [[KBOZ-FM]] 99.9, ([[Country music]]), Reier Broadcasting Company
* [[KXLB]] 100.7, (Country music), GapWest Broadcasting
* [[KBMC (FM)]] 102.1, (Variety), Montana State University-Billings
* [[KZMY]] 103.5, ([[Hot adult contemporary]]), GapWest Broadcasting
* [[KBZM]] 104.7, ([[Classic hits]]), [[Orion Media]]
* [[KSCY]] 106.9, (Country music), Orion Media

===Television===
* [[KTVM]] 6 [[NBC]], [[Bonten Media Group]]
* [[KBZK]] 7 [[CBS]], [[Evening Post Publishing Company]]
* [[KUSM]] 9 [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]], [[Montana State University – Bozeman|Montana State University]]

==Notable natives and residents==
* [[Dan Bailey]], renowned fly tyer and owner of Dan Bailey's Fly Shop
* [[Arthur Blank]], owner of [[Paradise Valley]] Pop Stand and Grill and Mountain Sky Guest Ranch<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mtpioneer.com/2009-December-5-Arthur-Blank.html |title=Arthur Blank’s Spirit of Giving Knows No Season-Paradise Valley Pop Stand Owner and Home Depot Co-Founder Makes More to Give More |publisher=The Montana Pioneer |accessdate=2010-08-24}}</ref>
* [[Ed Bouchee]], [[Major League Baseball|major league]] [[baseball]] first baseman
* [[Tim Cahill (writer)|Tim Cahill]], travel writer
* [[Calamity Jane]], calvary scout, western heroine <ref>{{cite book |last=Whithorn |first=Doris |coauthor=Bill Whithorn |title=Calamity's In Town-The Town Was Livingston, Montana |publisher=Wan-I-Gan |location=Pray, Montana |year=1979}}</ref>
* [[Russell Chatham]], landscape artist
* [[Michael Dahlquist]], drummer for the band [[Silkworm (band)|Silkworm]]
* [[Al Feldstein]], comic artist and painter
* [[Mayhew Foster]], [[World War II]] pilot who transported [[Hermann Goring]]
* [[Rich Hall]], comedian
* [[Jim Harrison]], poet and author of "[[Legends of the Fall]]"
* [[Torey Hayden]], psychologist and author
* [[Margot Kidder]], actress
* [[Thomas Leforge]], mid-19th century liaison to and resident among the [[Crow Tribe]]
* [[Pete Lovely]], American race car driver
* [[Ken Niles]], radio actor
* [[James F. O'Connor]], United States Representative from Montana
* [[Lester Thurow]], economist, author, and [[Rhodes Scholar]]
* [[Christopher Paolini]], author of the ''[[Inheritance Cycle]]''
* [[Sam Peckinpah]], director. Resided at [[the Murray Hotel]] from 1979–1984.<ref name=Cohen>{{cite book |last=Cohen |first=Stan |title=Montana's Grandest-Historic Hotels and Resorts of the Treasure State |chapter=The Murray Hotel |year=2004 |pages=77–80 |isbn=1575101114 |publisher=Pictorial Histories Publishing Company |location=Missoula, Montana}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.yellowstone-chamber.com/ Livingston Chamber of Commerce] - Information about the Livingston area
* [http://www.livingstonmontana.org/ City of Livingston]
* [http://www.livingstonenterprise.com/ The Livingston Enterprise] - Daily newspaper
* [http://www.livingstonweekly.com The Livingston Current] - Weekly newspaper
* [http://www.mtpioneer.com The Montana Pioneer ] - Monthly newspaper
* [http://www.artsmontana.com Arts Montana ] - Community cultural links and arts events

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