To first introduce you to Dominic Holland, you should know that he does stand-up. In fact, he won the award for Best Newcomer at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1993. Twenty-four years later, in 2017, Dominic performed at the festival yet again, bringing his book-turned-comedy show, Eclipsed, to the stage (more on Eclipsed below).
The Guardian observed that Dominic’s act centered around “assorted domestic mishaps” — including some NSFW tidbits, some of which might be embarrassing for son Tom Holland, who came to watch him perform in Edinburgh for his dad’s second time around.
According to the biography on his official website, Dominic has toured the United Kingdom “and beyond” with his comedic acts. His television appearances include a number of U.K. game shows, as well as turns on radio programs — including four that he wrote and starred in.
In addition to his comedy routines and time in broadcasting and on TV, Dominic is also a published author. In fact, he’s written five novels, as well as an ironic look at Tom eclipsing his own fame. That book once landed him in hot water…
Written by: Nicki