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Henry gained success as a stand-up comedian and impressionist in the late 1970s and early 1980s, culminating in The Lenny Henry Show in 1984. He was the most prominent black British comedian of the time and much of his material served to celebrate and parody his African-Caribbean roots.
Lenny Henry. Actor: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Lenworth George Henry was born on August 29, 1958, in Dudley, West Midlands in England to a family of Jamaican immigrants. He made his TV debut on a talent show called "New Faces" in 1975 at the age of 16.
May 27, 2024 · Lenny Henry (born August 29, 1958, Dudley, West Midlands, England) is a British comedian, actor, and writer who is one of Britain’s best known and most highly respected comic actors, especially noted for his range of characters. He later added serious acting roles to his repertoire.
Mar 15, 2024 · Sir Lenny Henry has been hailed as "utterly irreplaceable" after co-hosting Comic Relief for the last time - 39 years after co-founding the charity. The comedian said...
Sir Lenny Henry says preparing to present his final Comic Relief is "very emotional", and he's "incredibly proud" of what its fundraising has achieved. The comedian co-founded the charity 39...
Lenny Henry. Actor: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Lenworth George Henry was born on August 29, 1958, in Dudley, West Midlands in England to a family of Jamaican immigrants. He made his TV debut on a talent show called "New Faces" in 1975 at the age of 16.
Oct 15, 2021 · Lenny Henry met Dawn French on the alternative comedy circuit, and they later married in 1984 in London's Covent Garden. They later adopted a daughter, named Billie. On April 6 2010, French and Henry announced they were separating after 25 years of marriage.
Feb 3, 2003 · Lenny Henry. Lenny Henry’s career spans almost thirty years and counting. He made a triumphant televisual debut in 1975, when he won the New Faces talent competition at the age of 18.
Lenny Henry biography. Ever since I was a kid, I have wanted to be a comedian. I always play acted. I always pretended to be The Man from UNCLE or Batman or Napoleon Solo or The Man in the Suitcase. This play acting led to me doing lots of impressions at school.
Mar 15, 2024 · Sir Lenny Henry has been hailed as "utterly irreplaceable" after co-hosting Comic Relief for the last time - 39 years after co-founding the charity. The comedian said it had been an...
