Quick Info
| Profession | Comedian, actor, novelist, presenter |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 25/05/1959 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Birthplace | Surbiton, Surrey, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Julian Clary
13/10/2026
Julian Clary published a new comic crime novel, The Midmorning Murders, through Orion at £22. It is a sequel to his earlier book Curtain Call To Murder and centres on a fictional morning TV show and its ruthless executive.
29/09/2026
Clary announced a 40-date UK tour of his new hour Fully Dilated, running from 7 April to 5 June 2027. The show follows his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut, his first at the festival in 17 years, and he has said he will speak more openly about his personal life.
03/06/2026
Clary was announced as a cast member of Celebrity Gogglebox series eight on Channel 4, paired with actor Nigel Havers. The series began airing the following Friday.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Julian Peter McDonald Clary is an English comedian, actor, novelist and presenter known for a deliberately high-camp style. He rose to prominence in the alternative comedy scene of the 1980s and has since worked across television, film, stage and books. He continues to tour stand-up and write crime novels in 2026. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Goldsmiths, University of London |
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| Subjects | English and drama |
Personal Life
| Sexuality | Gay; his sexuality forms the basis for much of his comedy |
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| Spouse | Ian Mackley |
| Relationship Start | 2005 |
| Marriage | 2016 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Ian Mackley |
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Family
| Mother | Brenda Clary (née McDonald) |
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| Father | Peter J. Clary, a police officer |
Career
| Early Career | Began in the alternative comedy scene in the early 1980s, including on Friday Night Live |
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| Radio | Regular panellist on Radio 4's Just a Minute |
Style Quotient
| Known For | Flamboyant camp persona, heavy glam make-up and outrageous outfits |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Released comedy singles, one under the name The Joan Collins Fan Club | |
| 2. Appeared on the 1993 British Comedy Awards stage with a joke that became widely reported | |
| 3. Has performed in many pantomimes, including at the London Palladium | |
| 4. Announced in 2026 that his Fully Dilated tour would reveal more personal material than his earlier stage shows |
