Quick Info
| Profession | Stand-up comedian, writer, actress and television presenter |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 23/07/1957 |
| Age | 69 years |
| Birthplace | Wandsworth, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Jo Brand
02/11/2026
Jo Brand published her memoir Decline and Falling Over, in which she writes about ageing, grief and the deaths of her parents, brothers and close friends. In interviews around its release she said she is not good at grief and that she has handled it poorly. She is also touring to promote the book.
02/11/2026
Brand stepped down as host of the Great British Bake Off companion show An Extra Slice after the 2025 series, ending a long association with the programme. Channel 4 later announced a replacement companion show, which ended her role on the franchise.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Josephine Grace Brand |
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| Summary | English stand-up comedian, writer, actress and presenter known for her deadpan delivery and for drawing on her years as a psychiatric nurse. She emerged from the 1980s alternative comedy scene and later gained wider fame through television. In 2026 she published a memoir about ageing and grief, and she has spoken publicly about losing her parents, two brothers and several close friends over the past decade. |
| Stage Name | The Sea Monster |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Training | Trained as a psychiatric nurse before turning to comedy |
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Personal Life
| Family Background | Middle of three children, with two brothers |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Bernie Bourke |
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Family
| Siblings | Two brothers |
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Career
| Early Career | Worked as a psychiatric nurse, then began stand-up comedy after being encouraged by the agent Malcolm Hardee |
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| Awards and Nominations | BAFTA Television Award nomination for Best Female Performance in a Comedy Programme (2010, Getting On) |
Favourites
| Football Club | Crystal Palace F.C. |
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Style Quotient
| Comedy Style | Deadpan, dry delivery with observational and political humour |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Appeared in a 2004 special episode of What Not to Wear | |
| 2. Has sponsored the match ball for Crystal Palace games | |
| 3. Supports the Labour Party and the Women's Equality Party | |
| 4. Supports the charity ActionAid | |
| 5. Introduced and spoke at the celebration of Michael Foot's life at the Lyric Theatre, London, in 2010 | |
| 6. Has performed comedy galas to raise funds for St Michael's Hospice in Hampshire, where her brother Bill died |
