An Irish stand-up comedian, writer and actor, noted for his dark, acerbic sense of humour.
He was the youngest ever winner of the Perrier comedy award.
Hughes was originally cast in a small part in Terry Ryans Film "Puckoon". However, when the actor cast as the lead did not turn up on the first day of principal photography or the second Hughes heroically agreed to take over the lead role, even though he did not think he was right because he did not want to see so many actors and crew either stood down without pay until they found a star or worse, the film be abandoned.
