Dave Broadfoot

Who is Dave Broadfoot?

Dave Broadfoot is a Canadian comedian. In 1943, he joined the merchant navy serving until 1947. He gained experience for a professional career in theatre by working community theatre, eventually gravitating towards comedy.

For ten years he was a writer and performer in the influential stage revue Spring Thaw. From 1973 to 1993 he was a member of the radio version of the Royal Canadian Air Farce. He retired from regular performing when the troupe moved to television, although he continued to appear on the show as an occasional guest star, including the TV series finale.

In addition to stand-up routines in the traditional format, Broadfoot creates routines based around a number of recurring characters including, most notably:

Big Bobby Clobber, a professional hockey player who seemed to have taken a few too many hits or else was not very sharp to begin with.

David J. Broadfoot, the Honourable Member of Parliament for Kicking Horse Pass, representing the New Apathetic Party.

Sgt. Renfrew of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Broadfoot performed this character for the RCMP on a number of occasions, receiving a 'promotion' each time. As of 2004, he was an honorary Sergeant-Major.