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Jimeoin

Acting Born Jan 24, 1966 Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK 24 credits

Biography

James Eoin Stephen Paul McKeown (Jimeoin) is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer. He grew up in Northern Ireland, moved to Australia at age 22 and rose to prominence in Australia in the early 1990s through stand-up comedy and numerous TV and radio appearances. He starred in the eponymous "Jimeoin" TV Show for 3 seasons (1994-95), co-wrote and starred in movies "The Craic" (1999) and "The Extra" (2005). Jimeoin has performed in many comedy festivals and solo tours internationally, hosted numerous TV shows, documentaries and podcasts. Jimeoin participated in Australian coverage of the 2014 World Cup games. He lives in Melbourne, Australia.

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Known for

8 Out of 10 Cats

as Self
Film

Decision Before Dawn

as Self

Good News Week

as Self
Film

Friendly Persuasion

1956

Full filmography

  • 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self
  • Rove (1999) as Self
  • Time Bandits (2024) as Sidney
  • Good News Week (1996) as Self
  • Thank God You're Here (2006)
  • Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation (2009) as Himself - Generation X guest
  • Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation (2009) as Self - Contestant
  • It's a Date (2013) as Terry
  • Edinburgh Comedy Festival Live (2010)
  • The Extra (2005) as The Extra
  • Waltzing Jimeoin (2021) as Himself
  • Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2010) as Self
  • Jim Jefferies and Friends (2025) as Self
  • Jimeoin: What?! (2014)
  • Jimeoin: Result! (2024) as Self
  • Jimeoin and Bob's Cooking Show: Live at the Famous Spiegeltent (2007)
  • Jimeoin: Third Drawer Down (2004)
  • The Craic (1999) as Fergus Montagu
  • Jimeoin: Over The Top (2010)
  • Jimeoin: Yeehaa! (2017)
  • That’s Not My Dog! (2018) as Jimeoin
  • Jimeoin On Ice (2010) as Himself
  • Jimeoin: Something Smells Funny (2012)
  • You Can't Stop the Murders (2003) as Burrito