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Matt Lucas
NameMatt Lucas
Birth dateMarch 5, 1974
Birth placePaddington, London, England
OccupationComedian, Actor, Screenwriter
Years active1994-present

Matt Lucas is a renowned British comedian, actor, and screenwriter, best known for his work on Shooting Stars, Little Britain, and Come Fly with Me. He has collaborated with fellow comedian David Walliams on numerous projects, including Rock Profile and The One and Only. Lucas's comedic style often incorporates satire and parody, as seen in his work on BBC One and BBC Two. His career has been influenced by Monty Python, The Two Ronnies, and Morecambe and Wise.

● Early Life

Matt Lucas was born in Paddington, London, to Diana and John Lucas. He grew up in Stanmore, Middlesex, and attended Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School in Hertfordshire. Lucas developed an interest in comedy at a young age, inspired by The Young Ones, The Comic Strip Presents..., and French and Saunders. He studied theatre at the University of Bristol, where he met his future collaborator, David Walliams. Lucas's early career was shaped by his experiences at the Bristol Old Vic and the National Youth Theatre.

● Career

Lucas's career in comedy began in the 1990s, with appearances on The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer and Shooting Stars. He gained recognition for his work on BBC Radio 4's The Chris Morris Music Show and Blue Jam. Lucas's breakthrough came with the creation of Little Britain, a sketch comedy series that premiered on BBC Three in 2003. The show's success led to collaborations with Peter Kay on Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere and Gavin and Stacey creator Ruth Jones. Lucas has also worked with Armando Iannucci on The Thick of It and I'm Alan Partridge.

● Filmography

Lucas's film credits include Shaun of the Dead, The Infidel, and Bridesmaids. He has appeared in Alice in Wonderland and The Look of Love, alongside Steve Coogan and Anna Friel. Lucas has lent his voice to The Simpsons, American Dad!, and Phineas and Ferb. His television work includes Doctor Who, The IT Crowd, and QI. Lucas has also made guest appearances on The Graham Norton Show, Have I Got News for You, and Top Gear.

● Personal Life

Lucas is openly gay and has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. He has been involved with various charities, including Comic Relief and Sport Relief. Lucas has participated in celebrity fundraising events, such as The Big Fat Quiz of the Year and Let's Dance for Comic Relief. He has been a supporter of the Terry Pratchett-founded Orangutan Foundation and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Lucas has also been a patron of the London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard and the Albert Kennedy Trust.

● Awards and Nominations

Lucas has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including BAFTA TV Awards and British Comedy Awards. He has been recognized for his contributions to comedy by the Royal Television Society and the Writers' Guild of Great Britain. Lucas has won Emmy Awards for his work on Little Britain and Come Fly with Me. He has been nominated for Laurence Olivier Awards and Tony Awards for his stage work, including productions at the National Theatre and the Royal Opera House. Lucas has also received a star on the Avenue of Stars in London's West End. Category:British comedians

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