Addison Cresswell
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For other people named Addison Cresswell, see Addison Cresswell (disambiguation).
Addison Cresswell (28 June 1960 – 23 December 2013) was a British comedy talent agent and producer.[2]
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Born | Addison Cresswell (1960-06-28)28 June 1960[1] Brighton, East Sussex, England |
Died | 23 December 2013(2013-12-23) (aged 53) London, England |
Occupation(s) | Talent agent and producer |
Spouse | Shelly Cresswell (??–2013; his death) |
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He was notable for finding many stand-up "alternative" comedians at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and at other venues,[3] promoting them and finding spots for them on television and radio over a 30-year period from the 1980s.[1] He has been called "one of the most influential people in British comedy",[4] "arguably the most powerful man in UK comedy" for two decades[5] and "the Darth Vader of the Fringe".[5]