Eddie Izzard
- 62 years old
- English
- Actor, executive producer, stand-up comedian and writer
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Whisky Galore! review
Why remake a classic? Along with Passport To Pimlico and Kind Hearts And Coronets, Whisky Galore! defined Ealing Comedies as the gold standard when they were released in 1949.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 27th June 2016Review: Eddie Izzard, The Stand, Glasgow
After he ran 27 marathons in 27 days, there's a danger of becoming blasé about Eddie Izzard's comedic powers. But his evolving efforts to deliver stand-up in different languages are scarcely less remarkable.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 25th June 2016Comedy review: Eddie Izzard
After he ran 27 marathons in 27 days, there's a danger of becoming blasé about Eddie Izzard's comedic powers. But his evolving efforts to deliver stand-up in different languages are scarcely less remarkable.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 20th June 2016Eddie Izzard told to 'Shut Up' on Question Time
Someone shouted 'Shut up!' at Eddie Izzard on Question Time and the audience loved it.
Olivia Waring, Metro, 10th June 2016Eddie Izzard rants about Brexit
Eddie Izzard rants about Brexit and offers 'political leadership' at Sky Arts Awards.
Andrew Bullock, The Daily Express, 6th June 2016Eddie Izzard wins South Bank outstanding contribution
Eddie Izzard has been announced as the winner of the outstanding achievement prize at this year's South Bank Sky Arts Awards.
BBC News, 3rd June 2016Eddie Izzard: 'The greatest love of my life? My mother'
The comedian, actor and writer on his 27 marathons in 27 days and his most treasured possession.
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 28th May 2016Eddie Izzard: Young people need to register to vote
Comedian and EU remain campaigner Eddie Izzard is embarking on a 31-city tour to persuade young people to vote in June's referendum.
Andrew Marr, BBC News, 22nd May 2016Why do comedians make such good actors?
It is both a hard question to answer and an easy one. I think the best comedians are natural performers which would be suited for taking on a script. But they can also be uncontrollable show-offs, which might not go down too well with a hard taskmaster. By all accounts Ken Loach loved Dave Johns from day one.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th May 2016Sara Pascoe: 'My mum has heckled me'
From Would I Lie To You? to the Kappa symbol, the comedian reveals the things she finds funniest.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 13th May 2016