He has appeared on many television panel shows including Would I Lie to You?, Have I Got News for You and has performed on Live at the Apollo and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow.

Kevin Bridges What's The Story: Referendum Special". BBC. 14 September 2014 . Retrieved 29 November 2018. Bridges began performing on stage when he left school shortly after turning 17, doing stand-up comedy gigs at The Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow and then throughout the UK. Bridges said he was inspired to try stand up after reading Frank Skinner's autobiography. At 18, he reached the final of Channel 5's So You Think You're Funny competition at the Edinburgh Fringe. [1] In 2006, Bridges performed his first full-length solo show at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, to a sold-out audience and much critical acclaim. Moving into bigger venues every year, Bridges sold out his hometown festival in 2007, 2008 and 2009. [2] He performed at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His debut DVD, titled Kevin Bridges: The Story So Far... Live in Glasgow, filmed at Glasgow's SECC, was released on 22 November 2010, [8] and went on to sell over 350,000 copies. [9] In 2010, Bridges took part in Channel 4's Comedy Gala, a benefit show held in aid of Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, filmed live at the O2 Arena in London. [6] Bridges won the breakthrough award at the 2010 Chortle Awards. [7]New Kevin Bridges DVD sells 40,000 copies in one week since its launch". Daily Record. 2 December 2015 . Retrieved 7 December 2018. Kevin married Kerry Monaghan in 2019. In December of 2022, Bridges announced the birth of his first child, a son named Liam, born in May of that year. [30] Filmography [ edit ] List of acting performances in film and television Bridges appeared on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow on the BBC, where he performed at the Edinburgh Playhouse. [3] [4] Bridges returned to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2009 with his show 'An Hour to Sing For Your Soul'. He was nominated for best newcomer in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. [5] Kevin Bridges reveals gambling problem: News 2014: Chortle: The UK Comedy Guide". Chortle.co.uk. 5 October 2014 . Retrieved 6 December 2015.

Bridges became disillusioned with stand-up after his 145 night tour in 2015. After having a discussion with his dad, he decided to take a sabbatical from performing. [13] During this period he moved to Spain and was eventually inspired by the freedom he had to return to stand-up. [14] When Bridges returned from Spain, he did "three or four" unannounced work-in-progress gigs to test out his new material. [15]

Scots stand-up star Kevin Bridges opens his heart on fame, love and family". Daily Record. 9 November 2012 . Retrieved 28 September 2022. Ladies and gentlemen of Glasgow, thank you for listening. It’s been a pleasure talking to you. Thanks very much. Good night, Glasgow. Take care. Love one another. Thank you. Cheers. Thank you. Good night. Cheers. GIE IT LALDY! KEVIN BRIDGES RECEIVES HYDRO'S NEW AWARD". Off the Kerb . Retrieved 28 November 2018. Three new BBC One specials commissioned with Scottish comic Kevin Bridges". BBC. 6 June 2014 . Retrieved 29 November 2018.

Kevin Bridges". The Comedy Club Ltd. Archived from the original on 13 May 2009 . Retrieved 28 July 2009. Kevin Bridges: I was ready to quit comedy". Daily Record. 2 December 2018 . Retrieved 2 December 2018. BBC One – Would I Lie to You?, Series 5, Episode 2". BBC. 5 April 2013 . Retrieved 6 December 2015. It’s too extreme. If you’re fat, you’re at a tremendous advantage when it comes to losing weight. You need to bear that in mind. I was 18st at 18, now I’m 28 and I’m 14st. That’s 4st I’ve lost.

Kevin Andrew Bridges (born 13 November 1986) is a Scottish stand-up comedian. His 2012 television series Kevin Bridges: What's the Story? was based on his stand-up routines. Six in the morning. It’s tough watching guys grow up against their will, watching somebody going through an old VHS case that’s been used as a joint-rolling station for years. Raking through the paraphernalia, trying to find something smokable. “There’s a bit of green in there, press my finger on that. “There’s plenty here, gentlemen. The night is but young. “A bit of green stuff, tobacco, scrape that in. “Hairs. There’s always hairs in the rolling tray. “I’ll put the pubes in. Who gives a shit?”

Kevin Bridges speaks to the Gazette – Local Headlines. Lanark Gazette (22 October 2010). Retrieved 20 September 2012.Bridges' television career started on Comedy Central UK, in April 2008, with a set on The World Stands Up. Shortly thereafter, he appeared on Comedy Store (also on Comedy Central). His performances on these shows and on the comedy circuit and at festivals led to his being given his first mainstream TV break on 5 June 2009 on BBC One's Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Bridges was critically commended for his performance. Over 5 million viewers saw his debut and his entire 25-night run at the Edinburgh festival sold out in hours, with extra shows being subsequently added and also selling out. Bridges went on to be nominated for the 2009 Edinburgh Comedy Awards (formerly Perrier) in the best newcomer category. Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges considered walking away from comedy". The Scotsman. 2 December 2018 . Retrieved 2 December 2018. Bridges is the son of Andy and Patricia Bridges and has a brother, John, who is ten years older. [28] He grew up in the Hardgate area of Clydebank and attended St Mary's Primary and St Columba's High. [28] [29] In 2014 BBC One commissioned three specials hosted by Bridges. [24] Live At The Commonwealth, filmed at the Glasgow's Theatre Royal to coincide with the city hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games, featured internationally renowned comedians from the Commonwealth. [25] Live At The Referendum, also filmed at the Theatre Royal, brought together four of the UK's top comedians to give their views on the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. [26] In the third special, Kevin Bridges: What's The Story – Referendum Special, Bridges took to the streets gathering grassroots opinions from across Scotland and beyond about the referendum. [27] Radio [ edit ]