Diane Spencer(II)
- Actress
- Writer
- Editor
Diane Spencer is a UK comedian, actor and writer. She is most recognizable as the "Gumtivator" in the worldwide advertising campaign for Paradontax/Corsodyl. She has an impressive body of commercial work, and has recently begun playing supporting roles in independent films and British television series.
Diane performs live stand-up in comedy clubs and festivals worldwide, for which she has received multiple 4/5 star reviews, nominations and awards. She has written/performed 10 hour long comedy specials, all of which are available on her YouTube channel which has over 10 million views.
Diane has a BA Hons Degree in Drama from Loughborough University and a Gold Medal with Distinction in Acting from LAMDA. Upon leaving university, Diane worked as a drama teacher in Sherborne, Dorset before emigrating to New Zealand where she was represented by Auckland Actors. It was in New Zealand that Diane began performing stand-up, and it was during this time she was nominated as Best Newcomer 2007 by the NZ Comedy Guild, and then Best Female Comedian in 2009. Diane was Nominated Best Actress in the Auckland 48 Hr Film Festival for her appearance in a short film "Natures Baby" (director Luke Wheeler). Returning to the UK in 2010, Diane won Best Newcomer 2011 at the Chortle Awards and has been continually touring and performing ever since.
Reviews: "Prepare to be shocked, repulsed and bent double with laughter" 5 stars, Sunday Express "Between her theatrical facial expressions, on-point character roles and enthralling story-telling ability, Spencer mesmerizes the crowd." Edinburgh Festivals Magazine, 5 stars "Not for the fainthearted, but equally not to be missed" ThreeWeeks, 5 stars "Half-horrifying, half-fascinating, all hilarious" The Skinny, 4 stars
Diane performs live stand-up in comedy clubs and festivals worldwide, for which she has received multiple 4/5 star reviews, nominations and awards. She has written/performed 10 hour long comedy specials, all of which are available on her YouTube channel which has over 10 million views.
Diane has a BA Hons Degree in Drama from Loughborough University and a Gold Medal with Distinction in Acting from LAMDA. Upon leaving university, Diane worked as a drama teacher in Sherborne, Dorset before emigrating to New Zealand where she was represented by Auckland Actors. It was in New Zealand that Diane began performing stand-up, and it was during this time she was nominated as Best Newcomer 2007 by the NZ Comedy Guild, and then Best Female Comedian in 2009. Diane was Nominated Best Actress in the Auckland 48 Hr Film Festival for her appearance in a short film "Natures Baby" (director Luke Wheeler). Returning to the UK in 2010, Diane won Best Newcomer 2011 at the Chortle Awards and has been continually touring and performing ever since.
Reviews: "Prepare to be shocked, repulsed and bent double with laughter" 5 stars, Sunday Express "Between her theatrical facial expressions, on-point character roles and enthralling story-telling ability, Spencer mesmerizes the crowd." Edinburgh Festivals Magazine, 5 stars "Not for the fainthearted, but equally not to be missed" ThreeWeeks, 5 stars "Half-horrifying, half-fascinating, all hilarious" The Skinny, 4 stars
