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Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry

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

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Lenny Henry founds creative diversity research centre

Lenny Henry is to front a new research centre dedicated to diversity in the media.

Georgia Snow, The Stage, 26th February 2020

Major live Comic Relief show announced

Comic Relief is to stage another spectacular comedy show at The SSE Arena, Wembley. It will take place on Thursday April 23rd, 2020 and acts confirmed so far include Dara

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th February 2020

Imagine: Lenny Henry: Young, Gifted and Black, review

A remarkable - and occasionally uncomfortable - look at the many faces Lenny Henry.

Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 3rd January 2020

Lenny Henry has had quite the career. From teen star of talent contest New Faces to his controversial role as the only black performer on The Black and White Minstrel Show, his 80s sketch show Three of a Kind and then his reinvention as a Shakespearean actor and activist for media diversity, Henry takes Alan Yentob through his tumultuous past as detailed in his recent memoir, Who Am I, Again? Packed with glorious archive clips, this is is a fitting tribute to a comedy giant.

Ammar Kalia, The Guardian, 2nd January 2020

Lenny Henry on Dr Who: I don't think I'll ever recover

Sir Lenny Henry has admitted that landing a role in Doctor Who is one of the most mind-blowing jobs of his entire career.

Justin Harp and David Opie, Digital Spy, 20th December 2019

Dawn French and Lenny Henry's daughter in court

The daughter of Dawn French and Lenny Henry has appeared in court charged with controlling behaviour in a relationship and false claims of sexual abuse. Billie Roma Henry, 28, appeared at Bodmin Magistrates Court on Thursday facing a single charge of engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship.

Samantha Bartlett & Chloe Stewart, Daily Star, 5th December 2019

Radio Times TV 100 2019: Phoebe Waller-Bridge tops list

The result is a rundown of 100 TV stars who've had a tremendous past 12 months. Fleabag co-stars Olivia Colman and Andrew Scott came 13th and 21st respectively.

Morgan Jeffery, Radio Times, 3rd December 2019

Lenny Henry and Stephen Fry to guest star in Doctor Who

The BBC has confirmed that Lenny Henry and Stephen Fry will guest star in the new series of Doctor Who.

British Comedy Guide, 21st November 2019

Lenny Henry criticises offensive Bournemouth poster

Sir Lenny Henry has criticised a Dorset theatre over an offensive poster in one of its dressing rooms.

BBC, 13th November 2019

The legend of Eric and Ernie is still potent. Fronted by Lenny Henry, this series combines guests and clips to explore different aspects of their comedy. Tonight, Glenda Jackson recalls the mixture of hilarity and intense professionalism that was a feature of working with the duo. Sunshine is brought.

Phil Harrison, The Guardian, 8th November 2019

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