Billy Connolly
- 82 years old
- Scottish
- Actor and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 28
Billy Connolly: I'm writing my first film
Billy Connolly has revealed he is writing his first film.
Daily Record, 21st July 2011An interview with Craig Campbell
Craig Campbell is a comedian whose gift for storytelling has drawn (lazy) comparisons with the messiah of comedy, Billy Connolly.
The Humourdor, 24th May 2011Billy Connolly plans road trip for new show
Billy Connolly is getting on his bike to fulfil a lifelong ambition - travelling America's famous Route 66.
Rick Fulton, Daily Record, 21st May 2011Chris Addison Interview: One Night Stand
Chris Addison is the first headline act to take to Dave's stage for the second series of its stand-up show. We spoke to the comedian to find out which part of the show we should look out for, and how Billy Connolly's aunties are involved.
Sky, 10th April 2011Big Yin Billy Connolly in stage virus scare
Billy Connolly was forced off stage during a show in Australia after being struck down with a virus.
Daily Record, 9th March 2011Connolly the court jester backs fellow Scot for glory
One of the spectators in Andy Murray's courtside box during his win over Jürgen Melzer had a funny turn here last night. Billy Connolly, who is on a tour of Australia, performed at Melbourne's State Theatre after spending the afternoon watching Murray, having accepted his fellow Scot's invitation to join his entourage in Rod Laver Arena.
Paul Newman, The Independent, 25th January 2011Billy Connolly interview
You get to wear some lovely sparkly costumes, says Billy Connolly, and then all you have to do is swan around while everyone looks at you. He might have been describing his wife Pamela Stephenson's ten-week stint on Strictly Come Dancing, but he was talking about himself. The Big Yin is starring as King Theodore of Lilliput in the blockbusting 3D movie Gulliver's Travels.
Tim Oglethorpe, Daily Mail, 31st December 2010Billy Connolly to do Strictly Come Dancing if wife wins
Billy Connolly has vowed to be on next year's Strictly Come Dancing if wife Pamela Stephenson wins the final.
The Sun, 14th December 2010How Billy Connolly's beard almost ruined his big break
Billy Connolly almost missed out on his first film break - because of his trademark beard and long hair.
George Mair, Daily Record, 11th December 2010Billy Connolly takes to Route 66 for ITV
The Scottish comedian is to get his kicks on America's most famous highway, Route 66, for a new ITV1 series.
Tara Conlan, The Guardian, 9th December 2010