Brent Butt has long been considered one of the funniest people in Canada, with a career in stand-up comedy that stretches into five decades, including numerous appearances at major festivals in multiple countries and being voted Best Male Stand-Up in Canada by his peers in the profession. He also created and starred in two successful sitcoms – Corner Gas (“Funniest Show on TV” as voted by TV Guide Readers; seen in 60 countries) and Hiccups (multiple Leo and Writers Guild Awards).