Alan Davies
| Alan Davies | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 6 March 1966 Loughton, Essex, England |
| Medium | Television, stand-up, film, radio |
| Nationality | British |
| Years active | 1988-present |
| Genres | Stand-up, television, radio |
| Spouse | Katie Maskell (m. 2007-present) |
| Notable works and roles | Jonathan Creek QI Whites |
Alan Davies (born 6 March 1966) is an English comedian, writer and actor. He is best known for starring in Jonathan Creek and for being a panellist on QI.
Davies was born in Loughton, Essex. His childhood years were spent in Chingford, London.[1] Davies' mother died when he was six. He graduated in Drama from the University of Kent[2] in 1988.
In 2008, Davies was in the teen comedy Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging.[3]
Davies' first book, the autobiographical My Favourite People and Me, 1978-88, was published by Penguin Books in late 2009.
Personal life
[change | change source]Davies married writer Katie Maskell on 13 January 2007 after a 6-month engagement. The couple met backstage at QI in 2005.[4] Their first child, Susie, was born on 9 December 2009.[5][6][7] Their second child, Robert, was born on 18 June 2011.[8]
In late 2007 he made UK national news. The Times and Daily Telegraph reported that Davies was involved in a fight and bit the ear of a homeless man.[9][10] Davies had just left a wake at the nearby Groucho Club. Davies is no longer allowed at the Groucho Club.[11]
Davies is a fan of Arsenal F.C. and a season ticket holder.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Pearce, Garth (2008-07-11). "On the move: Alan Davies". London: The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on 2011-06-15. Retrieved 2009-05-10.
- ↑ "University of Kent". Archived from the original on 2008-06-12. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ↑ "Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging (2008)". The Internet Movie Database. 25 July 2008. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
- ↑ Hoggard, Liz (1 March 2010). "Katie Davies: My life married to Alan Davies, London's funniest man". Evening Standard. Archived from the original on 30 November 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ↑ "Nov 11th, 2009". Twitter. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
- ↑ "Dec 9th, 2009". Twitter. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
- ↑ "Stephen Fry — Dec 9th, 2009". Twitter. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
- ↑ "Alan Davies - 18 June 2011". Twitter. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
- ↑ Foster, Patrick (2007-12-12). "Jonathan Creek actor Alan Davies 'bit tramp's ear' in tussle after friend's funeral". The Times. London. Retrieved 2008-02-10.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ Edwards, Richard (2007-12-12). "Jonathan Creek star Davies bites tramp's ear". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 2008-02-13. Retrieved 2008-02-12.
- ↑ Rifkind, Hugo (2009-08-22). "Alan Davies on QI, being attacked and that tramp". The Times. London. Archived from the original on 2011-06-15. Retrieved 2009-08-23.
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