Quick Info
| Profession | Comedian, Actor, Presenter, Writer |
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| Nationality | British-Jamaican |
| Date of Birth | 29/08/1958 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | Dudley, West Midlands, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Lenny Henry
19/05/2025
Lenny Henry returned to stand-up comedy at the Perth Festival of the Arts with a one-off headline show after not performing stand-up since 2009. The appearance marked a notable comeback to live comedy and was covered as a significant milestone in his career.
20/02/2025
Lenny Henry received the Freedom of the City in 2025, adding to a long list of honors for his work in comedy, acting, writing, and charity. The recognition came during a year in which he also stepped down from hosting Red Nose Day after nearly four decades.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Sir Lenworth George Henry is a British-Jamaican comedian, actor, presenter and writer who became one of Britain’s best-known and most highly respected comic actors. He was the most prominent black British comedian of the late 1970s and 1980s, with much of his material celebrating and parodying his African-Caribbean roots. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| PhD | Media Arts |
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Personal Life
| Spouse | Dawn French (married 1984–2010, divorced) |
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| Children | Adopted daughter |
Career
| Started | Age 16 as a comedian |
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| Major TV Shows |
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| Film | True Identity (1991) |
| Theatre | Othello in Northern Broadsides production at Trafalgar Studios (West End debut) |
| Awards |
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| Other | Fellow of the Royal Television Society |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Co-founded Comic Relief charity in 1985 | |
| 2. BBC One aired The Lenny Henry Birthday Show in 2018 to celebrate his career | |
| 3. Won a TV talent contest in his teens | |
| 4. Hosted the first Red Nose Day in 1988, which raised more than £15 million and was watched by 30 million viewers | |
| 5. Has hosted every Red Nose Day since 1988 |
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