David Walliams
- 53 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and author
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Backlash over David Walliams' Halloween outfit
David Walliams has caused a kerfuffle by posting a photo of himself dressed as Kim Jong-un.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st November 2017David Walliams faces backlash for kissing a dolphin
'Shame on you!' David Walliams SLAMMED by fans and accused of promoting animal cruelty after sharing a holiday snap of himself kissing a captive dolphin in Dubai.
Daily Mail, 30th October 2017Outfit from Spaced appears in Red Dwarf XII
For reasons we've been unable to fathom, Ziggy Bryson's (played by Extras star Jamie Chapman) outfit of a military inspired, bulbous pink dress with a plumed helmet to match will be recognisable to any diehard fans of Spaced - the cult classic sitcom from Simon Pegg & Jessica Hynes. Yes, it's none other than that of non-gender specific conceptual artist Vulva (David Walliams)!
The Velvet Onion, 19th October 2017David Walliams collects OBE
The TV star and author was watched by his mother Kathleen and nephews Eddie and Frankie when he was presented with an OBE by the Princess Royal in recognition of his services to charity and the arts.
Daily Mail, 17th October 2017Little Britain isn't so small-minded now
In saying that he wouldn't black up for Little Britain now, Lucas is an indicator of a society that's kinder than it was 10 years ago.
Ayesha Hazarika, The Guardian, 5th October 2017Bad Dad revealed as David Walliams' 10th book
David Walliams' next children's book will be called Bad Dad, a "heart-warming rags to riches story" about a boy who tries to break his dad out of prison.
Lisa Campbell, The Bookseller, 28th September 2017BBC One announces next David Walliams adaptation
Grandpa's Great Escape has been revealed as the latest David Walliams novel to be adapted for BBC One.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd September 2017Preview - John Bishop: In Conversation With...
The Liverpudlian comic returns to W with his third interview series, starting with a fellow comedian: David Walliams.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 14th September 2017It is pretty rare these days to find a show in which two people simply talk to each other for the best part of an hour. So, while this is fairly basic chatshow fare, it's still refreshing viewing. Tonight's third series opener features David Walliams subjecting himself to Bishop's insistent interrogations. They cover the swimming and cross-dressing but also, with admirable and appropriate earnestness, Walliams's depression.
Phil Harrison, The Guardian, 14th September 2017Bruce Dessau on 30 years attending the Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe is 70 years old this year. Veteran comedy critic Bruce Dessau remembers 3/7ths of it. At least, he remembers the really odd stuff.
Bruce Dessau, FringePig, 7th August 2017