Quick Info
| Profession | Comedian, prankster |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 29/09/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Camden, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Simon Brodkin
14/07/2026
Simon Brodkin was featured in an ITV News segment about his ongoing tour and his identity as the comedian behind the Lee Nelson character. The coverage highlighted his history of headline-making pranks, including the Sepp Blatter and Theresa May stunts, while noting that he was adding new tour dates through 2026 and beyond.
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Bio/Wiki
| Simon Benjamin Brodkin is an English character comedian and prankster dubbed 'the world’s most famous blagger' by The Daily Telegraph[6]. | |
| He trained as a doctor before pursuing a career in comedy[1][5]. | |
| He is known for performing pranks as various characters at public events, including heckling public figures such as Sepp Blatter, Donald Trump, and Theresa May[1]. | |
| He performs stand-up comedy and has written and appeared in television shows[8]. |
Personal Life
| He is married to Louise[8]. |
Career
| Stand-up | Since 2004 |
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| Known for | Pranks as characters, including Lee Nelson; stunts targeting Sepp Blatter, Donald Trump, Theresa May |
| Awards & Nominations | Nominated for Monte Carlo TV Festival Golden Nymph Awards 2018 for Britain's Greatest Hoaxer[5] |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Trained as a doctor before comedy | |
| 2. Starred in Britain's Greatest Hoaxer (Channel 4), nominated for Monte Carlo TV Festival Golden Nymph Awards 2018 | |
| 3. Performed as ultra-orthodox Jewish rapper Steven Goldblatt on Britain's Got Talent, receiving four yeses | |
| 4. One of the most-watched British stand-up comedians on TikTok[7] |
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