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Brittlestar

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Brittlestar
Born
Stewart Reynolds

NationalityCanadian
Occupation(s)Comedian and marketeer
Websitewww.brittlestar.com

Brittlestar is the stage name of Stewart Reynolds, a Stratford, Ontario based comedian, writer, communications consultant, and online television show host.

His campaign for KFC Canada was the world's most watched branded video on Facebook in the summer of 2017.

Family life

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Reynolds was born to Scottish immigrants Bette (b. 1947) and Stuart (d. 2024), and is based in Stratford, Ontario.[1] Bette appeared on the 13th season of The Voice UK.

Career

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As a comedian, Reynolds brands himself as "the internet’s favourite dad.[1] Recurring themes in his work are parodies of Canadian politicians,[2][3] 1980s nostalgia,[4] and support for public health messages about the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] He uses his influence to support charitable causes including the Christmas Wish Tree program[6] and Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.[7]

Reynolds co-hosts a daily online morning show called The Morning Show Thing with his wife Shannon.[8]

In the Summer of 2017, Reynolds' media campaign for KFC Canada was the global most popular branded video on Facebook.[8]

In April 2022, Reynolds collaborated on comedy videos with Gurdeep Pandher[9] and in December 2022 he released a Christmas music video with actor Emma Rudy Put On Another Christmas Song.[10]

Selected publications

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  • Nineteen Fifty Now, 2018, short story[11]
  • Shortcuts, 2017, ISBN 978-1522001317[12]

References

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  1. ^ a b "BRITTLESTAR: Stratford comic a hit on social media". torontosun. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
  2. ^ "YouTuber Slams Ontario Government In New Parody Video About The Trucker Convoy (VIDEO)". Narcity. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
  3. ^ "'Lawless winter wonderland': Comedian Brittlestar pokes fun of Ottawa in latest spoof". CityNews Ottawa. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
  4. ^ "A Canadian YouTuber Made A Love Song For Zellers & It's A Major Nostalgia Trip (VIDEO)". Narcity. 2021-05-15. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
  5. ^ "Canadian YouTube comedian Brittlestar shifts his approach as the pandemic drags on". CBC. 16 April 2021.
  6. ^ Sutherland, Marek (2020-11-19). "Stratford, Ont.'s Brittlestar launches Christmas Wish Tree to give back". London. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
  7. ^ "'She Is Your Neighbour' podcast on domestic violence returns". therecord.com. 2021-07-18. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
  8. ^ a b "Stratford social media expert Brittlestar signs TV series deal". therecord.com. 2021-04-07. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
  9. ^ "Two Canadian social media stars join forces to spread some joy". CBC. 5 April 2022.
  10. ^ Simmons, Galen (12 Dec 2022). "Brittlestar teams up with Stratford actor for Christmas music video". London Free Press. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  11. ^ Joseph, Celina. "Steward Reynolds Signs TV Series Deal with Pixcom". My Stratford Now. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  12. ^ Stred, Steve (2022-02-15). "Book Review: Shortcuts (Book 1) by Brittlestar". stevestredauthor. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
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