Quick Info
| Profession | Comedian, actor, writer, television personality and artist |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 21/05/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Westminster, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Noel Fielding
08/11/2026
A false online report in early November 2026 claimed that Noel Fielding had died, and it spread on social media, including Facebook. His representatives officially confirmed on 08/11/2026 that he is alive and well, and the report was dismissed as a hoax.
22/09/2026
Noel Fielding posted on Instagram after finishing filming the new series of The Great British Bake Off, reflecting on the season and praising his co-stars. The series saw new judge Nigella Lawson join Paul Hollywood after Prue Leith's departure following nine seasons, while Fielding and Alison Hammond returned as hosts.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Noel Fielding is an English comedian, actor, writer, television personality and artist, best known for playing Vince Noir in The Mighty Boosh alongside Julian Barratt. He is known for a surreal comedic style and has also worked as a visual artist. He has been a co-presenter of The Great British Bake Off since 2017, alongside Alison Hammond. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Croydon Art College | Attended |
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| Buckinghamshire New University | Graduated in 1995 with a degree in graphic design and advertising |
Personal Life
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| Children | Dali (born 2018) |
| Upbringing | Grew up in Mitcham, south-west London, and was largely raised by his grandmother from around age three |
Relationships & More
| Julian Barratt | Comedic partner and co-star in The Mighty Boosh; they met on the comedy circuit and formed a long-running partnership |
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| Dave Brown | Met at an early age; later collaborator on The Mighty Boosh |
Family
| Father | Ray Fielding, a Royal Mail manager |
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| Mother | Yvonne Fagan |
| Half-brother | Michael Fielding, comedian and actor who played Naboo in The Mighty Boosh |
Career
| Early career | Began performing stand-up comedy in the late 1990s; made his film debut in Plunkett and Macleane (1999) |
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| The Mighty Boosh | Played Vince Noir opposite Julian Barratt |
| The IT Crowd | Played Richmond in the Channel 4 sitcom (2006-2013) |
| Never Mind the Buzzcocks | Team captain from 2007 to 2014 |
| Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy | Wrote and starred in the Channel 4 / E4 sketch and animation series (2012-2014) |
| QI | Appeared periodically from 2013 to 2018 |
| The Great British Bake Off | Joined as a co-presenter in 2017; continues as a host alongside Alison Hammond |
| Music | Formed a band to create music for Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy |
| The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin | Starred in the title role of the 2024 series |
Style Quotient
| Recognition | Named one of GQ's 50 best dressed British men in 2015, known for a flamboyant style |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shared a flat with comedians Lee Mack, Simon Evans and Julian Barratt in his early comedy years | |
| 2. Appeared on The Big Fat Quiz of the Year from 2006 to 2018 | |
| 3. Is credited as a co-originator of crimping as a hairstyle technique |
