Aries Spears

Aries Spears, a rising comedy star from New York hits the UK on tour in 2014. From Def Comedy Jam, Mad TV (Fox) and many more. He plays Glee Club Birmingham Sunday 15th June 2014.

Glee Club Birmingham
Sun 15 June 2014
Tickets: £20
Doors: 6.45pm
Age: 16+
Box Office: 0871 472 0400 glee.co.uk/birmingham

Bookings & more info: http://www.glee.co.uk/performers/aries-spears.htm

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Ever since New York native Aries Spears was 14 years old, he has been a force to be reckoned with on the comedy scene across America. His quick wit, charisma and ferociously aggressive style of comedy have earned him critical acclaim, high accolades, and above all, a busy schedule.

From being a regular on Fox's Mad TV, starring in feature films including Jerry Maguire, appearing on a number of national talk shows, and continually touring the country with his stand-up, Aries's talents are becoming widely recognised and appreciated.

Aries was born in Chicago but grew up in New York City. He remembers at the young age of six being the funnyman of the household and impersonating family members at the dinner table. By age 14, Aries was belting out his fresh stylings in front of paying audiences at local clubs around his hometown.

Shortly thereafter, he appeared on Russell Simmons's Def Comedy Jam on HBO and Showtime at the Apollo. The word was out about the prodigal superstar from then on, and in 1992, Aries moved to Los Angeles. He quickly landed a recurring role on NBC's A Different World, and was signed to a huge development deal at one of the major television studios.

Ultimately, Aries' fierce momentum landed him on Mad TV as a series regular, where he thrived for eight seasons. As a principal cast member on Fox's hit sketch comedy show, Aries brought a fresh, hip style to the already-edgy programme, on season's 3 to 10. The producers made full use of many of Aries's talents by calling on him frequently to create new hilarious characters and write sketches.