Jack Dee

Comedian

Birthday September 24, 1961

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace England

Age 62 years old

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About

Award-winning British stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who is famous in England for his sitcom Lead Balloon. He won Celebrity Big Brother 2001.

Before Fame

He earned failing grades at Peter Symonds' College and wanted to attend drama college, but his mom convinced him to become a waiter instead.

Trivia

He hosted Jack Dee: Live at the Apollo, for which was nominated for a BAFTA in 2006. He did his first open-mic gig in 1986 at the Comedy Store and, in 1991, he won the British Comedy Award for Best Newcomer.

Family Life

He married Susan Jane Hetherington in 1989 and had four children with her. His father, Geoffrey, was a printer and his mother, Rosemary, was the daughter of two unsuccessful repertory actors.

Associated With

He co-starred in The Deputy with Dervla Kirwan.