Leigh Francis

Comedian, television presenter, actor and writer

English Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England Taurus
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ProfessionComedian, television presenter, actor and writer
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth30/04/1973
Age53 years
BirthplaceLeeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Zodiac SignTaurus

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameLeigh Izaak Francis
SummaryKnown for creating and portraying the character Keith Lemon, and for creating the Channel 4 sketch show Bo' Selecta!
Stage Names
  • Keith Lemon
  • Avid Merrion

Educational Qualification(s)

Secondary SchoolFarnley Park High School
Higher EducationGraduated in graphic design from Jacob Kramer College, now Leeds Arts University

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
NotesKeeps much of his family life private

Relationships & More

SpouseJill Carter (m. 2002)

Family

SpouseJill Carter (m. 2002)

Career

Early CareerPortrayed Barry Gibson on Popworld and developed characters in Whatever I Want before Bo' Selecta!
Bo' Selecta!Channel 4 sketch comedy show, run 2002 to 2006
Television Presenting and Acting
  • Keith Lemon's Very Brilliant World Tour (2008)
  • Keith Lemon's LemonAid (2012)
  • Lemon La Vida Loca (2012-2013)
  • Through the Keyhole (2013-2019)
  • The Keith Lemon Sketch Show (2015-2016)
  • The Keith & Paddy Picture Show (2017-2018)
  • Keith Lemon: Coming in America (2018)
  • Shopping with Keith Lemon (2019-2023)
  • The Real Dirty Dancing (2022)
FilmKeith Lemon: The Film (2012), co-written and starring as Keith Lemon
Books
  • Leigh, Myself & I (autobiography)
  • The Curious Tale of Fi-Rex (children's book)
Live ShowsLeigh Francis' Record Club

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Keith Lemon is named after a friend from his home town of Leeds
2. Television personality Davina McCall encouraged his early career after seeing his stand-up routine
3. The character Keith Lemon was inspired by one of Francis's college lecturers
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