Archie Henderson is an award-winning writer, actor, musician, and creator of viral comedy character Jazz Emu, whose videos and songs have garnered over 50 million streams. In 2023, he was named one of the 50 funniest comedians of the 21st Century by Dominic Cavendish in the Telegraph, landing at number 26 on the list.
His musical character comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022 (Jazz Emu: You Shouldn’t Have), was included on The Telegraph’s “Top Shows To See At The Edinburgh Fringe”, and the British Comedy Guide’s “Best Reviewed Shows At The Edinburgh Fringe”.
In late 2022, he took the show to the main stage of London’s Soho Theatre for a week’s sell-out run, receiving stellar reviews (see below). In Chortle's 2023 Awards, Archie won in two categories - 'Best Variety or Character Act' and the 'Social Media Award'.
Since 2019, he has been building a cult following with songs and sketches from his awkwardly-smooth comedy character Jazz Emu, resulting in plays on BBC RADIO 1 and multiple performances on BBC RADIO 4’s THE NOW SHOW.
Watch his videos on YouTube here or TikTok here.
In 2022, Blink Industries produced the Jazz Emu pilot. They are now developing the project further.
Watch the Jazz Emu pilot here.
His music videos and sketches led to a collaboration with BLINK INDUSTRIES on a teaser pilot for a musical sitcom, which is currently in development.
Jazz/Archie has a full-band live show in development for this year.
As well as in his own viral online sketches, Archie has most recently acted in BBC Three pilot BRITNEY, a Youtube-commissioned pilot with band EASY LIFE, and Sky TV’s SO BEANO.
