Stewart Lee

Stand-up comedian, writer, director

English Wellington, Shropshire, England, UK

Quick Info

ProfessionStand-up comedian, writer, director
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth05/04/1968
Age58 years
BirthplaceWellington, Shropshire, England, UK

Latest News about Stewart Lee

01/06/2025

Stewart Lee performed his one-man play 'What Would Judas Do?' at the Bush Theatre in London, continuing his exploration of the intersection between theatre and stand-up comedy. The show received positive reviews for its sharp satire and unique blend of performance styles.

Do you like Stewart Lee?

You can vote only once.

Bio/Wiki

Known ForBritish comedy, television writing, and live stand-up performance
Career Start1989
Full NameStewart Graham Lee

Educational Qualification(s)

Solihull School
University of Oxford

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

SpouseBridget Christie
Marriage Year2006
Children2

Career

DebutStand-up comedy in 1989
Notable Works
  • This Morning with Richard Not Judy
  • Time Gentlemen Please
  • Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
  • Jerry Springer: The Opera
  • How I Escaped My Certain Fate
Awards
  • Hackney Empire New Act of the Year Award (1990)
  • Olivier Awards for Jerry Springer: The Opera
  • Best Male TV Comic (British Comedy Awards, 2011)
  • Best Comedy Entertainment Performance (British Comedy Awards, 2011)
  • BAFTA for Comedy Vehicle (2012)
Notable Collaborations
  • Richard Herring (Lee and Herring)
  • Richard Not Judy (This Morning with Richard Not Judy)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He formed the comedy duo Lee and Herring with Richard Herring.
2. He began stand-up in 1988 at the age of 20.
3. He is known for his satirical and often controversial stage shows.
4. He co-wrote and directed the critically acclaimed stage show 'Jerry Springer: The Opera'.
5. He was adopted as a child and grew up in Solihull, West Midlands.
6. He writes music reviews for publications including The Sunday Times.
Information on this page is collected from public sources and may not be 100% accurate. Report an error
Scroll to Top