{{Short description|Canadian actress and comedian}} {{Use mdy dates|date=September 2020}} {{Infobox person | name = Jane Stanton | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1974|06|30}} | birth_place = North Vancouver, Canada | occupation = {{hlist|Actress|comedian}} | years_active = 2004–present | partner = | website = {{URL|https://thejanestanton.com/}} }} '''Jane Stanton''' (born June 30, 1974)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=MacPherson |first=Guy |date=September 16, 2009 |title=A real standup guy—and gal: comedians Dave Shumka and Jane Stanton |url=https://www.straight.com/article-257362/real-standup-guyand-gal |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260304051351/https://www.straight.com/article-257362/real-standup-guyand-gal |archive-date=March 4, 2026 |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=The Georgia Straight}}</ref> is a Vancouver actor and comedian best known for her comedy.
== Early life == Stanton is originally from North Vancouver, British Columbia.
== Career == Stanton started her career in stand-up comedy in 2004.
In 2006, she was voted Vancouver's funniest female comedian.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McKenzie-Sutter |first=Holly |date=August 4, 2017 |title=Top Comic semifinalists Jane Stanton, Gavin Matts, and Jacob Samuel share their comedy goals |url=https://www.straight.com/arts/945061/top-comic-semifinalists-jane-stanton-gavin-matts-and-jacob-samuel-share-their-comedy |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=The Georgia Straight}}</ref>
In 2010, she started a weekly stand-up comedy show at Raw Canvas with Darcy Michael.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stanton |first=Jane |date=October 29, 2010 |title=The Paste Up Weekly |url=https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/events-and-entertainment/the-paste-up-weekly-3-1921612 |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=Vancouver Is Awesome}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN3l3uyIR2w |title=The Nobodies of Comedy With Darcy Michael and Jane Stanton |date=January 7, 2011 |publisher=NovusTV |people=Brian Calvert |access-date=March 4, 2026 |via=YouTube}}</ref> On November 6, 2010, Stanton appeared on CBC Radio's ''The Debaters'' for the first time, opposite Michael.
Stanton opened for Ali Wong on February 13, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ranta |first=Alan |date=February 14, 2015 |title=Ali Wong /Katie-Ellen Humphries / Jane Stanton |url=https://exclaim.ca/comedy/article/ali_wong-yuk_yuks_vancouver_bc_february_13 |url-status=live |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=Exclaim!}}</ref>
In 2015, she joined the group ''Rape is Real and Everywhere'', a sexual assault-education comedy group that reimagined rape jokes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Sarah |date=December 6, 2019 |title=Rape Is Real & Everywhere |url=https://www.capilanocourier.com/2019/12/05/rape-is-real-everywhere/ |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=Capilano Courier |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McLellan |first=Kristine Sostar |date=October 5, 2016 |title=Interview: Jane Stanton |url=https://www.sadmag.ca/blog/2016/10/5/interview-jane-stanton |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=SAD Mag |language=en-CA}}</ref>
Stanton recorded her album on November 10, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jane Stanton Live Album Recording at Yuk Yuk's Vancouver |url=https://do604.com/events/2017/11/10/jane-stanton-live-album-recording |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=Do604}}</ref> ''Date Night'' was released August 8, 2018. It reached No. 1 on the iTunes comedy charts.<ref>{{Citation |title=''Date Night by Jane Stanton on Apple Music'' |date=August 8, 2018 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/date-night/1414474826 |access-date=March 4, 2026 |language=en-US}}</ref>
In June 2019, she quit her day job to focus on comedy full time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barrett |first=Brandon |date=November 1, 2019 |title=Vancouver comic Jane Stanton ditches her day job |url=https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/local-arts/vancouver-comic-jane-stanton-ditches-her-day-job-2508580 |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=Pique}}</ref>
On February 10, 2021, Stanton launched ''High School Sucked'', her podcast co-created with Darcy Michael.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://shows.acast.com/the-canadian-star-system-with-steve-patterson/episodes/darcymichael-janestanton |title=Darcy Michael & Jane Stanton |date=October 21, 2021 |publisher=The Canadian Star System with Steve Patterson |access-date=March 4, 2026 |via=Acast}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=''High School Sucked'' |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/high-school-sucked/id1553112247 |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=Apple Podcasts |url-status=live}}</ref> The show consistently placed in Apple Podcasts top 100 shows.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Angus |first=Kat |date=April 28, 2021 |title=If You're Not Listening To The ''High School Sucked'' Podcast, You're Missing Out |url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/katangus/high-school-sucked-podcast-darcy-michael-jane-stanton |website=Buzzfeed}}</ref>
Stanton is the founder of the comedy group The Queens of Comedy, headlining shows with Cass Furman, Niki Mohrdar, and Sophia Johnson.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Song |first=David |date=February 19, 2026 |title=Queens of Comedy visit Whistler on March 6, Squamish show to follow March 8 |url=https://www.squamishchief.com/local-arts/queens-of-comedy-visit-whistler-on-march-6-squamish-show-to-follow-march-8-11873436 |access-date=February 26, 2026 |website=Squamish Chief |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Duong |first=Vicki |date=February 11, 2026 |title=Queens of Comedy takes over the Sea to Sky |url=https://www.straight.com/arts/queens-of-comedy-takes-over-sea-to-sky |access-date=February 26, 2026 |website=The Georgia Straight |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chai |first=Daniel |date=March 24, 2025 |title=8 International Women's Day events to celebrate in Vancouver this week {{!}} Events |url=https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/international-womens-day-events-vancouver-2025 |access-date=February 26, 2026 |website=Daily Hive |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Song |first=David |date=February 19, 2026 |title=Queens of Comedy visit Whistler on March 6, Squamish show to follow March 8 |url=https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/local-arts/queens-of-comedy-visit-whistler-on-march-6-squamish-show-to-follow-march-8-11873436 |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=Pique |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cleugh |first=Janis |date=March 3, 2026 |title=Queens of Comedy starts Int'l Women's Day tour in Port Moody |url=https://www.freshetnews.ca/queens-of-comedy-starts-intl-womens-day-tour-in-port-moody/ |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=Freshet News |language=en-US}}</ref> She also hosts ''Swipe Right: A Comedy Show About Dating.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vauclair |first=Isabelle |date=February 8, 2026 |title=10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this week (Feb. 9–13) |url=https://curiocity.com/things-to-do-vancouver-feb-9-13/ |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=Curiocity |language=en-US}}</ref>
Stanton executive produced ''Time Bandits'', an Apple TV series that premiered on July 24, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 29, 2024 |title=Apple TV+ unveils trailer for ''Time Bandits'' starring Lisa Kudrow |url=https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2024/07/apple-tv-unveils-trailer-for-first-ever-television-adaptation-of-cult-classic-time-bandits-starring-lisa-kudrow/ |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=Apple TV Press |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vlessing |first=Etan |date=July 29, 2024 |title=Lisa Kudrow Plays Jolly Robber Leader in ''Time Bandits'' Trailer for Apple TV+ |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/lisa-kudrow-time-bandits-trailer-appletv-1235941134/ |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Billington |first=Alex |date=July 29, 2024 |title=Apple TV's Time Travel Adventure Series ''Time Bandits'' Official Trailer {{!}} FirstShowing.net |url=https://www.firstshowing.net/2024/apple-tvs-time-travel-adventure-series-time-bandits-official-trailer/ |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=First Showing |language=en-US}}</ref> It was nominated for 6 awards at the 2026 Emmy Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dixon |first=Marcus James |date=March 3, 2026 |title=Andrew Garfield's ''Sesame Street'' episode and Ana Gasteyer's voice-over performance among 2026 Children's and Family Emmy winners (updated) |url=https://www.goldderby.com/tv/2026/2026-childrens-and-family-emmy-winners-andrew-garfield/ |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=Gold Derby |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2025 |title=''Time Bandits''{{'}} massive seven Children's Emmy nominations |url=https://dimensionstudio.co/news/time-bandits-children-s-emmys/ |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=Dimension Studio}}</ref>
Stanton also appeared as herself in the Crave documentary film ''Happily Ever Laughter: The Darcy & Jer Story'', which premiered on November 4, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=''Darcy & Jer: Happily Ever Laughter'' |url=https://www.bellmedia.ca/the-lede/tv/crave/happily-ever-laughter-the-darcy-and-jer-story/ |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=Bell Media}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=''Happily Ever Laughter: The Darcy & Jer Story'' |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/happily-ever-laughter-the-darcy-and-jer-story/cast/2060177822/ |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=TVGuide}}</ref>
== Acting == {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year ! Title ! Type ! Role ! Notes ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2007;<br>2010 | ''Psych'' | TV series | Slob<br>Female Patron | Episode: "Rob-a-Bye Baby"<br>Episode: "Mr. Yin Presents" |<ref name="IMDb">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7130140/ |title=Jane Stanton |access-date=March 4, 2026 |via=IMDb}}</ref> |- | 2010 | ''The Staff Room'' | TV series | Mrs. Jane Stanton | Episode: "Coach Bletz" |<ref name="IMDb"/> |- | 2011 | ''The Acting Class'' | Web series | Jane | 11 episodes |<ref name="IMDb"/> |- | 2012 | ''A Christmas Story 2'' | Film | Shoe Lady | |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.blu-ray.com/A-Christmas-Story-2/157340/ |title=A Christmas Story 2 ''(2012)'' |access-date=March 4, 2026 |via=Blu-ray}}</ref> |- | 2013 | ''Arctic Air'' | TV series | Waitress | Episode: "Hell Hath No Fury" |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2432308/fullcredits/ |title=Arctic Air ''"Hell Hath No Fury" (TV Episode 2013) – Full cast & crew'' |date=March 20, 2013 |access-date=March 4, 2026 |via=IMDb}}</ref> |- | 2014 | ''Recipe for Love'' | TV movie | Cafeteria Lady | |<ref name="IMDb"/> |- | 2015 | ''The Returned'' | TV series | Tanya | Episode: "Victor" |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3230780/characters/nm7130140/ |title=The Returned ''(TV Series 2015) – Jane Stanton as Tanya'' |access-date=March 4, 2026 |via=IMDb}}</ref> |- | 2015 | ''Halifax Comedy Festival 2015'' | TV series | Jane (self) | |<ref name="IMDb"/> |- | 2017 | ''Somewhere Between'' | TV series | Freemont Nurse | Episode: "Madness" |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.moviemeter.com/tv/drama/somewhere-between/cast |title=''Full cast of'' Somewhere Between ''(TV Show, 2017 – 2017)'' |access-date=March 4, 2026 |via=MovieMeter}}</ref> |- | 2019 | ''The Magicians'' | TV series | Waitress | Episode: "Lost, Found, Fucked" |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/es-es/title/tt8499360/characters/nm7130140/ |title=The Magicians ''"Lost, Found, Fucked" (TV Episode 2019) – Jane Stanton as Waitress'' |access-date=March 4, 2026 |via=IMDb}}</ref> |- | 2019 | ''Fast Layne'' | TV series | Glady | Episode: "Mile 7: On the Run" |<ref>{{Cite AV media |last=Dulull |first=Hasraf |title=Fast Layne ''"Mile 7: On the Run"'' |date=March 24, 2019 |work=Fast Layne |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9809118/ |access-date=March 4, 2026 |others=Sophie Pollono, Sofia Rosinsky, Diana Bang |via=IMDb}}</ref> |- | 2019 | ''Winnipeg Comedy Festival'' | TV series | Jane Stanton | Episode: "Just My Luck" |<ref name="IMDb"/> |- | 2021 | ''Big Sky'' | TV series | Peg | Episode: "Bitter Roots" |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13604394/characters/nm7130140/ |title=Big Sky ''"Bitter Roots" (TV Episode 2021) – Jane Stanton as Peg'' |access-date=March 4, 2026 |via=IMDb}}</ref> |- | 2021 | ''The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers'' | TV series | Sherri Andrews | 4 episodes |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11784336/characters/nm7130140/ |title=The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers ''"State of Play" (TV Episode 2021) – Jane Stanton as Sherri Andrews'' |access-date=March 4, 2026 |via=IMDb}}</ref> |- | 2021 | ''Maid'' | TV series | Janice | Episode: "M" |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13187556/characters/nm7130140/ |title=Maid ''"M" (TV Episode 2021) – Jane Stanton as Janice'' |access-date=March 4, 2026 |via=IMDb}}</ref> |- | 2022 | ''So Help Me Todd'' | TV series | Betty Hogenson | Episode: "Pilot" |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18573724/characters/nm7130140/ |title=So Help Me Todd ''(TV Series 2022–2024) – Jane Stanton as Betty Hogenson'' |access-date=March 4, 2026 |via=IMDb}}</ref> |- | 2024 | ''Kryptic'' | Film | Maggie | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 1, 2025 |title=Monster movie filmed in Hope available to watch this May |url=https://abbynews.com/2025/04/01/monster-movie-filmed-in-hope-available-to-watch-this-may/ |access-date=March 4, 2026 |website=Abbotsford News}}</ref> |}
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == * {{Official website|https://thejanestanton.com/}} * {{IMDb name|7130140}}
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