Tom Furniss

Tom Furniss
Born Tom Annan Furniss
May 29 1988
Occupation comedian
Years active 2009 - present

Tom Annan Furniss (born 1988) is a New Zealand comedian.

Life and career

Tom grew up in Mount Maunganui. He studied Screen and Media Studies at The University of Waikato.[1] In early 2010 he was selected as a finalist in Raw Comedy Quest.[2] In the 2011 New Zealand International Comedy Festival Tom performed alongside John Carr in their debut show ‘Cold Duck and Tamogotchis’.[3] In 2011 his team Grand Cheval Productions won the 48HOURS Filmmaking Competition with their mockumentary about chumping; guys who jump over children.[4][5] Tom is currently preparing for the Christchurch Classic body building competition which is an annual event for up and coming athletes.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Child jumping film wins 48-hour film challenge". The University of Waikato. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  2. ↑ Fuseworks Media. "Who Will Be The Funniest New Face Of 2010? Raw Comedy Quest Announces Finalists". Voxy.co.nz. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  3. ↑ Rapley, Kristina (27 April 2011). "Comedian takes rap for a joke". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
  4. ↑ Jones, Bridget (4 July 2011). "'Chumping' craze sweeps film awards". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
  5. ↑ "The Child Jumpers – V48Hours 2011 champion". 3 News. 4 July 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
  6. ↑ http://www.nabba.co.nz/regions/canterbury/canterbury.htm

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