Jay Hollingsworth
Stand-up comedian

Jay Hollingsworth

Also known as Big Irish Jay

Who Jay Hollingsworth is

Jay Hollingsworth, known on stage as Big Irish Jay, is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer from the Pacific Northwest who moved east and honed his craft on the stages of Boston. His 'charmingly brutal' style won him first place in the March Comedy Madness competition and The Best of Boston, and he was a finalist in the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition.

A regular in sketches for Russell Simmons' All Def Digital, he has also appeared on Amazon's Laugh After Dark, and his clips have drawn more than 150 million views online. He has been a guest on podcasts including Robert Kelly's You Know What Dude, Greg Fitzsimmons' Fitzdog Radio, Doug Loves Movies and The Benson Interruption, and his track Black For One Day was played on SiriusXM's Raw Comedy channel in September 2024.

Jay Hollingsworth tour dates 2026

4 shows from 23 October to 24 October 2026 in Chattanooga.

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At a glance

Albums
Jokes I Don't Want to Do Anymore and Green Monster
On screen
All Def Digital and Laugh After Dark
Next on stage
23 October 2026 — The Comedy Catch, Chattanooga, TN
Official site
bigirishjay.com ↗

Specials, shows and podcasts

Albums

On screen

Comedians like Jay Hollingsworth

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Questions and answers

Where is Jay Hollingsworth performing next?

Friday 23 October 2026, 7:00 PM ("Big Irish" Jay Hollingsworth) at The Comedy Catch, Chattanooga, TN, then 3 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.

Are they on tour in 2026?

Yes: 4 shows from 23 October to 24 October 2026 in Chattanooga.

What TV shows and films are they in?

All Def Digital (sketches) and Laugh After Dark (Amazon).

Who are some comedians like them?

Dave Yates (also in Laugh After Dark) and Jack Assadourian Jr. (also in Laugh After Dark).

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Updated 11 October 2026 · the record checked 8 October 2026