Alexis Dubus
Acting
Biography
Alexis Dubus (born 1979) is an English alternative comedian and actor known for his French alter ego Marcel Lucont. Born in Buckinghamshire, he studied Philosophy and Psychology at the University of Warwick, where he became part of the sketch troupe Ubersausage. In 2003 he set up Falling Down With Laughter Comedy Club in London Bridge with fellow comedian Sy Thomas. The club ran until 2010. He is a board member of The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society, at which he has appeared in various guises. Dubus studied Le Jeu and Clowning at École Philippe Gaulier under master clown Philippe Gaulier. His television acting roles include Nathan Barley (Channel 4), Pramface (BBC3), Derek (Channel 4) and Red Dwarf XI (Dave). As a stand-up comedian he's appeared on John Bishop's 2014 Christmas Show, Set List, Russell Howard's Good News and various stand-up shows on Comedy Central. He was also a regular on series 2 and 3 of Live at the Electric. He performed at the Adelaide Fringe for several years, where he stirred local debate in 2016 after saying that the festival had lost its way, making it increasingly difficult for independent producers to make money. He returned to perform in the 2018 Fringe, praising a new initiative which helped to put more money in the artists' pockets by dropping inside ticket charges, but left disappointed that the festival was still not suited to independent producers and venues, losing track of the reason for its initial inception.
Known For
The adventures of the last human alive and his friends, stranded three million years into deep space on the mining ship Red Dwarf.
Red Dwarf
Comedy Blaps is Channel 4's vehicle for piloting comedy online. Some pilots consist of a single short, whereas others consist of a few shorts.
Comedy Blaps
Planet Earth is under attack from an extraterrestrial menace intent on sucking out our brains - protect your brains. Always wear a hat. Warning: contains actual brain sucking.
The Day They Came to Suck Out Our Brains!
Alistair Barrie (MC), Iain Stirling, Kerry Godliman, Terry Alderton, Geoff Norcott, Ria Lina, Marcel Lucont
Laugh Till It Hurts: In aid of The Felix Project
Ever questioned the BS surrounding the C-bomb, or have an unhealthy interest in the origins of the 'tummy-banana'? Then this charming comedy lecture is guaranteed to tickle your linguistic funny bones.
Alexis Dubus - A Ruddy Brief History of Swearing
Ah, ze French. Love ’em or hate ’em, it don’t matter much really — either way they’ll take it with a nonchalant shrug and an infuriating “Ça m’est egal.” They don’t need us; they’ve got hundreds of years of artistic excellence, philosophical thought and general cultural excellence on their side. Oh, and there’s that accent.
Marcel Lucont - Gallic Symbol
Displaying some of his dryest wit yet, our favourite Frenchman returns with his trademark deadpan delivery, bawdy poetry, and a live band to abuse. Masterfully playing the audience, Marcel is a Gallic symbol at the height of his Imperial phase. Sipping fine red wine and shrugging off Brexit with an insouciant song, join Lucont for some cutting comedic jazz.
Marcel Lucont - Numero Dix
A fussy writer battles his large ego and high expectations to create a work of art.