D.J. Demers
Biography
D.J. Demers is a Canadian stand-up comedian, best known for his television appearances on season 11 of America's Got Talent and on the late night talk show Conan. Originally from Kitchener, Ontario, Demers was diagnosed with hearing loss in childhood, and focuses his comedy largely but not exclusively on his experiences as a person who wears hearing aids.
Known For & Full Filmography9 Titles
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Self
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
Drama Series - 2010, 16 episodes • as Self
A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as D.J.
A workplace comedy about the hard of hearing manager of a second-hand sporting goods store, and the team of "hard-working" employees he leads. Show creator D.J. Demers confirmed the show's cancellation on his Instagram.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Self - Performer
Presented by legendary comedy icon and TV personality, Rick Mercer, featuring an incredible lineup of Canadian comedians, including stand-up performances from Rick Mercer himself. The series will also feature never-before-seen conversations between Mercer and some of today’s most impressive Canadian comedy talent.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Himself
Comedian D.J. Demers shines a light on life in LA, disability porn, big words, not to mention getting haircuts while deaf—all with the help of an American Sign Language interpreter in this one-hour comedy special from Just For Laughs.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Marie accidentally swaps diaries with a stranger at speed dating. As Christmas approaches, the holiday magic helps her find the right diary, and the right man, to make her Christmas season truly unforgettable.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Himself
In his fourth stand-up special, D.J. Demers is more forthcoming and intimate than ever as he shares the fertility journey that led him to discover his hidden disability: Azoospermia.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Himself
D.J. Demers returns with his third one-hour special, where he touches on the struggle of being deaf in a pandemic, the educational power of Scrabble, and his newfound appreciation for sports, particularly the violent ones. D.J. Is accompanied onstage by ASL interpreter Caroline Blaike. He also talks about his love of violent sports.
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Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Himself
Stand-up comedian D.J. Demers jokes about his life with hearing aids, the impending doom of turning thirty years old, and the perils of performing on cruise ships. Filmed live at Theatre Passe-Muraille in Toronto, Canada.