Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, comedian, writer, television personality |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 20/08/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Wimbledon, London, England |
Latest News about David Walliams
18/09/2026
HarperCollins reportedly dropped David Walliams's back catalogue and said it would gradually phase out remaining copies, including e-book and audio editions. The move followed allegations of inappropriate behaviour and came after the publisher had already decided not to publish any new titles by him.
08/03/2026
Reports said Walliams was dropped by his remaining charity ambassadorships after allegations of inappropriate conduct. The developments added to earlier controversy around his public profile and professional relationships.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | David Edward Williams |
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| Known For | Little Britain, Come Fly with Me, Britain's Got Talent, children’s books |
| Notable Award | Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Alma Mater | University of Bristol |
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| Field of Study | Drama |
Personal Life
| Birth Name | David Edward Williams |
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| Raised In | Banstead, Surrey, England |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Previously married |
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| Spouse | Lara Stone |
Family
| Father | Peter Williams |
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| Mother | Kathleen Williams |
Career
| Years Active | 1995–present |
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Social Media
| X | https://x.com/davidwalliams |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Changed the spelling of his surname to Walliams for professional reasons because another David Williams was already registered with Equity. | |
| 2. Raised millions for charity through long-distance swims. | |
| 3. Was appointed OBE in 2017 for services to charity and the arts. |