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Comedian K. Trevor Wilson's long slog to stardom

He's played the drinking buddy, the true but strange story guy and now a farm boy. Letterkenny's K. Trevor Wilson on the role that's given him a newfound fame.

At seven years old he saw John Candy in Uncle Buck and dreamed of being an actor. After 21 years of hard work and tough times, comedian K. Trevor Wilson's finally made it to the screen. You might recognize him as Squirrely Dan on Letterkenny, Crave TV's popular small town Ontario comedy hit.

Wilson, a city boy turned television farm boy, is familiar with playing characters - his long career includes improvising with the Second City, doing straight plays in theatres and 15 years on the stand up circuit.

The self-proclaimed Man Mountain of comedy joins guest host Candy Palmater in studio to trade comedic inspirations, delve into his long road to recent fame and being married to the work.

K. Trevor Wilson joins Candy Palmater in studio to dissect his newfound popularity after 15 years on the stand up circuit. (Bria John/CBC)

WEB EXTRA | The movie that started it all. While watching Uncle Buck Wilson came to a realization: "acting was a job that I could have. This is John Candy going to the office."