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Frank Skinner
Frank Skinner

Frank Skinner

  • 67 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Frank Skinner on cleaning up his act

So just how much of Frank Skinner's material in new tour Man in a Suit is lifted directly from his own life? "You'd be amazed. I embroider very little. I never completely invent anything. "I think it would lack conviction if I did."

This is Gloucestershire, 6th November 2014

Frank Skinner interview

"People ask do I regret not having had more children, but all I can say is that I am happy with the one I've got."

The Yorkshire Post, 26th October 2014

Frank Skinner on why his girlfriend won't marry him

'I've asked Cath to marry me four times but she keeps turning me down': Frank Skinner on why he can't make his girlfriend of 13 years marry him. Plus the millions he lost. The night Eric Clapton saved him from going back on the bottle.

Louise Gannon, Daily Mail, 25th October 2014

Crabzilla makes Frank Skinner put house move off

Frank Skinner has been checking out homes to buy in Whitstable, Kent. But his dream of settling there has been scuppered by the 50ft sea monster snapped lurking beneath the waters.

Sam Christie, Daily Star, 18th October 2014

Frank Skinner admits to having Doctor Who nerves

"Since I did Doctor Who I've spent many an hour fretting about my performance, whether it was good enough," he explained.

Kirsty McCormack, The Daily Express, 10th October 2014

Frank Skinner almost held "Free Fringe" show

One of Britain's biggest comedians has revealed he almost staged a free show at this year's festival - but was over-ruled by his manager.

The Scotsman, 26th August 2014

Edinburgh comedy awards: explore all the winners

From Cambridge Footlights in 1981 to Bridget Christie in 2013, explore the history of the Foster's Edinburgh comedy awards. Find out who won, who they beat and how the art of comedy changed each year. When did standup come to the fore rather than sketch humour? Who was the first female winner? Who won in the year that Jack Dee, Lily Savage and Frank Skinner were in the running? The winners of this year's awards will be announced on 23 August.

Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 20th August 2014

Skinner to shine at Fringe for 'the love of it'

Frank Skinner does not need the money, the cash, or the fame.

Phil Miller, The Herald, 4th August 2014

Frank Skinner and Sue Perkins to host game show

Frank Skinner and Sue Perkins are to host a UK version of Trust Me I'm A Game Show Host.

Yahoo, 13th June 2014

Comedy review: Frank Skinner @ Manchester Apollo

If we're talking about time then lets say this - Skinner will always be funny, and will always make us laugh. For that we should be thankful.

Alex Hibbert, Manchester Evening News, 5th June 2014

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