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Brent Butt

Brent Butt is a Canadian comedian, actor, writer, and producer from Tisdale, Saskatchewan.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Brent Butt is a Canadian comedian, actor, writer, and producer, born August 3, 1966, in Tisdale, Saskatchewan. He is best known for creating and starring as Brent Leroy in the sitcom *Corner Gas*, and for his stand-up comedy career that began in 1988. Butt is married to actor and writer Nancy Robertson.

Early life

Butt was born in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, and grew up in a farming community. He is the youngest of seven children.

Stand-up comedy career

He began performing stand-up comedy in 1988 and went on to perform across Canada and at international comedy festivals. His work established him as one of Canada's best-known stand-up comedians. He won the Canadian Comedy Awards' Best Male Standup award in 2001.

Television and film

Butt created and starred in *Corner Gas*, a Canadian sitcom set in small-town Saskatchewan that ran from 2004 to 2009 and later inspired an animated spinoff. He also created and starred in the sitcom *Hiccups*, and appeared in projects including *No Clue* and *Corner Gas Animated*.

Personal life

Butt lives and works in Vancouver, British Columbia, according to biographical sources. He married actor and writer Nancy Robertson in 2005.

Key facts

  • Brent Butt was born in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, and is the youngest of seven children.
  • He began performing stand-up comedy in 1988.
  • He is best known for creating and starring as Brent Leroy in *Corner Gas*.
  • *Corner Gas* ran from 2004 to 2009 and later inspired an animated spinoff.
  • He won the Canadian Comedy Awards' Best Male Standup award in 2001.
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Canadian context

Butt is a prominent Canadian entertainer whose work, especially *Corner Gas*, is strongly associated with Saskatchewan and Canadian television comedy.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Brent Butt?
He is a Canadian comedian, actor, writer, and producer best known for creating and starring in *Corner Gas*.
When was Brent Butt born?
He was born on August 3, 1966.
Where is Brent Butt from?
He was born in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada.
What is Brent Butt best known for?
He is best known for *Corner Gas* and for his stand-up comedy career.
Is Brent Butt married?
Yes. He married actor and writer Nancy Robertson in 2005.
When did Brent Butt start performing comedy?
He began stand-up comedy in 1988.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0125217/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, career highlights, stand-up start, and awards
  2. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_Butt
    Supports: Nationality, marriage, and role as creator/star of *Corner Gas*
  3. The Canadian Encyclopedia — https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/brent-butt-profile
    Supports: Canadian profile and prominence in Canadian comedy
  4. Corner Gas — https://www.cornergas.com/brent-butt/
    Supports: Biography, *Corner Gas* role, Vancouver base, and stand-up career
  5. Brent Butt official website — https://brentbutt.com/about/
    Supports: Career overview, *Corner Gas*, *Hiccups*, film work, and publication of *Huge*