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John Patrick May
Born (1981-08-24) 24 August 1981 (age 42)
Liverpool, England
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, writer

John (Patrick) May (born 24 August 1981) is an English actor, comedian.[1][2][3], and writer. He is best known for his digital sketch-comedy shorts, Corona Mums and Turkey Teeth.[4][5][6] Outside of comedy, May has had notable roles in Doctor Who and Coronation Street.[7][8]

He is also known as the mascot for BetFred in their televised advertising campaigns.[9][10]

Early Life[edit]

May is one of five children to Pat and Bernie May. He is a twin with sister, Emma. Together, they grew up in a pub in Liverpool, England. May was the only one of his siblings to finish school. He immediately began work in the construction industry as a trainee plumber at the age of 16 but dropped out with ambitions of becoming a barber. He became a trainee barber at the age of 20 in Garstang. At the age of 25, May's mother passed away, which he cites as a traumatic experience that resulted in addiction and alcoholism[11].

Career[edit]

May's first role came as Jason Cox in Discovery Channel docudrama I Shouldn't Be Alive (2011).[12] He later starred with Bob Hoskins in 2011 football feature, Will.[13] In 2016, May played returning character, Mole, in British comedy, Fresh Meat.[14] From 2013 to 2019, May frequently appeared in long-running British soap, Coronation Street before moving to work in the United States on Tin Star (2017). Returning to the United Kingdom, May was cast in Doctor Who, playing the role of Kev in The Halloween Apocalypse.[15]

May has featured in several advertising campaigns for Betfred and McDonald's.[16]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, May began producing digital sketch comedy with filmmaker, Owen Ward. As of 2024, the videos have reached a combined 1-million plus views online[17]. Videos feature Darren Till, Pete Price, and comedian, Paul Smith. As a result, May and Ward set up Progress Pictures to continue their output of online comedy[18].

Theatre

Between 2021 and 2023, May toured his sketch comedy on the national stage,[19] performing shows in London, Cardiff, Glasgow, and Liverpool.[20] He was supported by comedian Frankie Allen.[21]

Podcasts and Radio

In 2021, May was co-host with former IBO featherweight champion, Jazza Dickens on comedy podcast How Are We Famalam? The podcast ran for 19 episodes, featuring guests like Molly McCan, Tony Bellew, Lee Butler, and Jamie Webster[22][23].

In 2020, May featured on podcast Have a Word Podcast with Adam Rowe and Dan Nightingale[24][25].

Prankster

In 2017, May's long-time collaborator Owen Ward featured in an episode of court-based reality show, Judge Rinder, claiming May had refused to pay for his services as a filmmaker. Due to a lack of contract however, the Judge ruled that Ward had no case. It was later revealed that Ward's appearance on the show was a joke devised by Ward and May[26].

In 2016, May was hired by Liverpool F.C. and Jon Flanagan to prank footballers Lucas Leiva and Simon Mignolet. Posing as a cab driver and the world’s worst chauffeur. The prank was broadcast on LFC TV on April Fool's Day[27][28].

Personal Life[edit]

May has three daughters.

He has ADHD and has spoke at length about his struggles with hyperfocus and depression. He beat an addiction to Cocaine at the age of 28[29].

In 2018, May competed in the UK Bodybuilding Fitness Federation (BFF) North East Qualifier after losing 5-stone as a result of seeing himself at 230lbs via his Betfred advertising campaign[30].

From 2014 to 2022, May owned Sweeps (Liverpool) a Barbershop and Cafe[31][32] and cut the hair of several notable celebrities, including former WBO light-middleweight Champion, Liam Smith[33]. The location was used as a spot for several of May's digital films. Most notably, viral video, Sweep Wars, a Star Wars parody featuring Ewen MacIntosh[34].

Philanthropy

In 2023, May walked 1000 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats[35] in support of Elle Edwards[36] and Weapons Down Gloves Up (Charity). He was joined by boxer Tony Bellew, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn,[37] and former Liverpool F.C. goalkeeper Chris Kirkland.[38]

In 2021, May faced former world featherweight champion, Derry Mathews in a charity boxing event.[39][40]

In 2017, May ran a campaign to send a two year old boy, Charlie Holding, suffering with leukaemia to Disneyland. He raised over £10,000 in a fundraiser across Liverpool[41][42].

References[edit]

  1. ^ "John May". British Comedy Guide.
  2. ^ "‎The Leg It Podcast: John May - Actor, Corona Diaries, Acting and More on Apple Podcasts".
  3. ^ "A Life in Characters | John May Comedian Actor | Shake the Mic". 30 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Scouser and his 'Turkey teeth' whose Instagram has made him a city star - Liverpool Echo".
  5. ^ "How Liverpool actor John May created lockdown's biggest Scouse comedy hit". 29 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Scouse 'Turkey Teeth' the Subject of John May's Hilarious New Movie!". 6 January 2023.
  7. ^ https://www.amazon.com/prime-video/actor/John-May/amzn1.dv.gti.c7b450d2-2d5c-4a29-a71b-446f9154d8c7
  8. ^ "I am the captain of my destiny - John May".
  9. ^ "Betfred actor undergoes incredible transformation after seeing himself as '20 years older flabby dad' in TV advert - Mirror Online". Daily Mirror.
  10. ^ "Pictures show incredible SEVEN month transformation from chubby actor to ripped bodybuilder - Liverpool Echo".
  11. ^ "John May - the Man Behind the Wig". YouTube. 9 December 2022.
  12. ^ "I Shouldn't be Alive season 6 Chasm of death". Metacritic.
  13. ^ "Will (2011) | Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes.
  14. ^ "Fresh Meat - C4 Comedy Drama". British Comedy Guide.
  15. ^ "BBC One - Doctor Who (2005–2022), Series 13, the Halloween Apocalypse".
  16. ^ "Our Clients – Elaine Murphy Associates".
  17. ^ "That John May - YouTube". YouTube.
  18. ^ "Company Information for Progress Pictures LTD. Registered as 14802501".
  19. ^ "John May tour dates & tickets 2024".
  20. ^ "John May Tour Dates & Tickets".
  21. ^ https://www.seetickets.com/tour/john-may-live
  22. ^ https://podbay.fm/p/how-are-we-famalam
  23. ^ https://music.amazon.com/es-co/podcasts/b7939859-a379-497d-833a-81c27da999da/how-are-we-famalam
  24. ^ https://haveaword.page
  25. ^ "‎Have a Word with Adam Rowe & Dan Nightingale: #99 with John May - IN STUDIO - Have a Word w/Adam & Dan on Apple Podcasts".
  26. ^ <https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/filmmaker-takes-liverpool-barbers-judge-12417037
  27. ^ "Watch singing cabbie April Fools' prank Reds stars Mignolet and Lucas Leiva - Liverpool Echo".
  28. ^ "FREE: Watch annoying driver's brilliant prank on LFC stars". April 2016.
  29. ^ "JOHN MAY: Comedy, Drama and Therapy w/ Richard Grannon". YouTube. 18 June 2022.
  30. ^ "How to Start Lose Weight at 230 Pounds — John's Success Story". 3 September 2020.
  31. ^ "John Patrick MAY personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK".
  32. ^ "A Barber Coffee Shop Has Just Opened on County Road – Independent Liverpool".
  33. ^ "Sweeps Barber Shop Stories - Liam Smith". YouTube. 6 January 2017.
  34. ^ "Watch hilarious Star Wars movie spoof filmed at a Liverpool barbers - Liverpool Echo".
  35. ^ "I had a midlife crisis and sold my shop to walk across the country - Liverpool Echo".
  36. ^ https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2023-08-20/b-and-b-accused-of-not-letting-elle-edwards-dad-stay-because-hes-scouse-apologises
  37. ^ "Elle Edwards' father ready for 'what lies ahead' as he completes walk across Britian". 9 May 2023.
  38. ^ "Elle Edwards: Hundreds join dad's march against violent crime". BBC News. 10 March 2023.
  39. ^ "Derry Mathews to face John May in boxing ring". 18 November 2021.
  40. ^ "Liverpool funny man John May to fight Derry Matthews for charity". 12 November 2021.
  41. ^ "Donations flood in to send Charlie, who battled leukaemia twice, to Disneyland Paris - Liverpool Echo".
  42. ^ "Send Charlie to Disney Land". YouTube. 20 January 2017.
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