Adèle Anderson, an English vocalist and actress, makes up one‑third of the cabaret troupe Fascinating Aïda. In 1995, she and the group were nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment.
Born Brian Geoffrey Todd, he performed under the name Bob Todd and built his career as an English comic actor, chiefly remembered for playing the straight‑man role alongside Benny Hill and Spike Milligan in their sketch programmes. He spent a considerable part of his life residing in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
Cheuk Wan-chi, who also uses the stage names Vincci, G and GC Goo‑Bi, is a Hong Kong media figure active as a stand‑up comic, scriptwriter, director, master of ceremonies, and occasional TV commentator and talk‑show presenter. She first gained public attention as a disc jockey and radio presenter for Hong Kong’s Commercial Radio (CRHK).
Craig Hill, a Scottish comedian, television presenter and actor, is celebrated for a performance style that’s cheeky, irreverent and unmistakably camp.
British performer Damon Scott first entered the spotlight by competing in the debut series of ITV’s variety show Britain’s Got Talent. He became widely recognized for his monkey‑puppet acts, a routine that earned him the nickname “The Monkey Man,” a title later adopted for a BBC documentary about his career.
British comedy craftsman Daniel Gideon Mazer writes, directs and produces. For many years he has collaborated with Sacha Baron Cohen, helping shape the Ali G, Borat and Brüno personas. Together they penned and produced the feature films Ali G Indahouse, Borat and Brüno.
Regina Obedapo Iyashere, better known on stage as Gina Yashere, works as a British comedian, actress and writer and has featured repeatedly on television programmes across the UK and the US. She was one of the creators of the American comedy series Bob Hearts Abishola, in which she also holds a supporting character.
James Hamilton Bachman, an English comedian, actor and writer, has contributed both scripts and performances to numerous British TV and radio shows, among them That Mitchell and Webb Look, Saxondale, Bleak Expectations and Sorry, I've Got No Head. In 2014 he turned up in a small role in the film Transformers: Age of Extinction.
Louise Rennison is a comedian from United Kingdom, born in 1951. Known for Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging, It's OK, I'm Wearing Really Big Knickers, Knocked Out by My Nunga-Nungas.
Leonard Maxwell Boyce, a comedian, singer and entertainer from Glynneath, Wales, first gained public attention in the mid‑1970s by mixing musical comedy with his enthusiasm for rugby union and his roots in a South‑Welsh mining community. His 1975 record We All Had Doctors’ Papers remains the only comedy album ever to top the UK Albums Chart, and across a four‑decade career he has sold in excess of two million albums.
Patrick Albert Crispin Marber, an English comedian who also writes plays, directs, performs and crafts screenplays, was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2002.
Shazia Mirza is a British comedian, actress and writer who has made her name through stand‑up performances and by publishing articles in The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph.
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The United Kingdom has a long and influential comedy tradition, producing comedians who have become popular not only across Britain but around the world. From stand-up comedians and comedy actors to television personalities, writers and performers, British comedy covers a huge range of styles and formats.
At GiggleTime, we bring together profiles of British comedians, UK comedians, comedy actors and other personalities connected to the world of comedy and entertainment. Browse the profiles above to discover more about their careers, performances and contributions to the British comedy scene.
Stand-up comedy is an important part of the British comedy scene, with comedians performing everywhere from dedicated comedy clubs and theatres to festivals, pubs and large entertainment venues.
British stand-up covers a wide variety of styles. Some comedians focus on observational comedy and everyday experiences, while others explore storytelling, satire, political and social subjects, absurd humour or personal experiences. The UK's comedy circuit has also provided a platform for many comedians who later became familiar faces on television, radio and streaming platforms.
London is one of the UK's major comedy hubs, but stand-up comedy can be found throughout the country, with active comedy scenes in cities including Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Liverpool and many others.
The UK has produced generations of comedians who have become well known through television, film, radio, theatre and live comedy.
Some British comedians are best known for their stand-up performances, while others have built their careers through sitcoms, sketch shows, panel shows, comedy films or fictional characters. Many have also worked across several areas of entertainment, combining performing with writing, acting, presenting or producing.
British comedy has also had a significant international influence. UK comedians and comedy programmes have developed audiences around the world, while British comedy formats and styles have been adapted for audiences in other countries.
Television has played a major role in the development of modern British comedy. Sketch shows, sitcoms, panel shows, comedy series and satirical programmes have introduced generations of viewers to new comedians and performers.
British comedy can also be found across film, radio, podcasts and online platforms. Today, comedians can build audiences through YouTube, social media, podcasts and streaming services alongside traditional television and live performances.
This combination of traditional and digital media has created opportunities for both established comedians and emerging performers to reach audiences across the UK and beyond.
Explore our collection of British comedians and comedy personalities above and discover performers from different generations and areas of the UK comedy scene.
You can use the search feature to find a particular comedian or browse the directory to discover new names. Individual profiles may include biographical information, career details, performances, photographs and other interesting facts.
Whether you are looking for British stand-up comedians, famous UK comedians, comedy actors, television comedians or emerging comedy talent, GiggleTime makes it easy to discover more comedians from the United Kingdom.
The directory continues to grow as new comedians and comedy personalities are added.
