Jamie Demetriou, known for his hilarious performances, recently made an appearance on the popular talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live. The British comedian, who has a new comedy special on Netflix called "A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou," shared some entertaining anecdotes during his interview.
One topic that came up was the story behind Jamie's name. His dad initially wanted to name him Dimitri Dimitriou, but Jamie's mom vetoed the idea, wanting her son to have a more enjoyable life. Eventually, they settled on Jamie Dimitri, and interestingly enough, Dimitri is the Greek translation of Jamie. It seems Jamie's family has a penchant for unique names, as he jokingly suggested that even Guillermo, a member of the show's staff, could be called Guillermo Dimitri.
Speaking about his funny family, Jamie admitted that they aren't always intentionally humorous. Growing up, Jamie often found himself stumbling upon strange situations in public, only to discover that his dad was somehow involved. Whether it was his dad using a tree as a walking stick or even driving a car without a driver, Jamie's encounters with his dad's antics brought laughter to his life.
Jamie's sister, who is an actress appearing on the show "What We Do in the Shadows," also adds to the comedy in their family. Jamie emphasized that their sense of humor is diverse, especially evident during Christmas movie selections. While his dad prefers movies with a hint of danger, his mom leans towards heartwarming films where characters find what they need in their hearts. Nonetheless, Jamie enjoys spending time with his family during the holiday season.
During the interview, Jamie and Jimmy Kimmel discussed how Jimmy first discovered Jamie's talent. Jimmy had seen Jamie on a show called "Statlet Splats," where Jamie rented apartments to people. Impressed by Jamie's humor, Jimmy reached out to book him for the show three years ago, and now Jamie finds himself a guest on the famous "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
The focus then turned to Jamie's Netflix special, "A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou." Jamie explained that the show is a sketch comedy that takes viewers on a journey from birth to death. To kick off the special, there is footage of Jamie inside the womb, which he humorously described as being captured with a telescope pointed at his mother.
Jamie also shared a behind-the-scenes story about shooting a scene that required him to shave his entire body. Due to time constraints, the crew had to quickly remove every strand of hair from his body, leaving Jamie virtually hairless for the scene. He jokingly mentioned that he ended up in a large bowl of KY Jelly, where his modesty thong was cut out with scissors. Despite the unconventional process, Jamie's sacrifice for his art paid off, as the scene turned out to be hilariously funny.
Fans of Jamie Demetriou can now enjoy his comedy special on Netflix, as "A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou" promises to keep audiences laughing from start to finish. Don't miss out on this side-splitting special that demonstrates the comedian's extraordinary talent and dedication to his craft.
