Ian Bagg
Canadian comedian
Ian Bagg is a Canadian stand-up comedian, actor and writer. He is known for bantering with audience members. He was a finalist on the ninth season of Last Comic Standing in 2015. Bagg has been a regular on Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club show in Las Vegas until it closed temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also appeared on other shows.
Early life
Bagg is a native of Terrace, British Columbia. He moved to New York City in 1996. Bagg previously lived in Washougal, Washington, where he often performed at the local Grand Theatre.
Career
Bagg has performed on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show and in films Cradle Will Rock, MXP 2 and MXP 3. He featured in specials on Comedy Central, HBO and Showtime.
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