Eddie Izzard

British comedian and actor (born 1962)
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Eddie Izzard

Summary

Eddie Izzard is a human[1]. Their place of birth was Aden[2]. They was born on February 7, 1962[3]. They worked as a stand-up comedian[4], actor[5], voice actor[6], comedian[7], and politician[8]. They has Wikipedia articles in 49 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Eddie Izzard's place of birth was Aden[2].
  • Eddie Izzard was born on February 7, 1962[3].
  • Eddie Izzard held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Eddie Izzard's professions included stand-up comedian[4].
  • Eddie Izzard worked as an actor[5].
  • Eddie Izzard worked as a voice actor[6].
  • Eddie Izzard's professions included comedian[7].
  • Eddie Izzard worked as a politician[8].
  • Eddie Izzard's professions included improviser[11].
  • Eddie Izzard held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[12].
  • Eddie Izzard's education included a stint at Bede's Prep School[13].
  • Eddie Izzard was educated at Oakleigh House School[14].
  • Eddie Izzard was educated at University of Sheffield[15].
  • Eddie Izzard received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[16].
  • Eddie Izzard received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play[17].
  • Eddie Izzard received the Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program[18].
  • Eddie Izzard received the Theatre World Special Award[19].
  • Eddie Izzard received the James Joyce Awards[20].
  • Eddie Izzard received the British Comedy Awards[21].
  • Eddie Izzard's religion is recorded as agnosticism[22].
  • Eddie Izzard was influenced by Billy Connolly[23].
  • Eddie Izzard was influenced by Bill Hicks[24].
  • Eddie Izzard was influenced by Monty Python[25].
  • Eddie Izzard was influenced by Lenny Bruce[26].
  • Eddie Izzard was influenced by Steve Martin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Eddie Izzard was born in Aden[2]. They was born on February 7, 1962[3].

Education

Educated at Bede's Prep School[13], a school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1895[30]; Oakleigh House School[14], a preparatory school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1919[33]; and University of Sheffield[15], a public research university[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1905[36], headquartered in Sheffield[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stand-up comedian[4], actor[5], voice actor[6], comedian[7], politician[8], and improviser[11]. Eddie Izzard held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[16], a class of award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1957[40]; Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play[17], a class of award[41]; Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program[18], a class of award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1959[44]; Theatre World Special Award[19]; James Joyce Awards[20], a literary award[45], in Ireland[46]; and British Comedy Awards[21], a group of awards[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1990[49].

Personal Life

Eddie Izzard's religion is recorded as agnosticism[22]. They was affiliated with the Labour Party[50].

Why It Matters

Eddie Izzard has Wikipedia articles in 49 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

FAQs

Where was Eddie Izzard born?

Eddie Izzard's place of birth was Aden[2].

What did Eddie Izzard do for work?

Eddie Izzard worked as stand-up comedian[4], actor[5], voice actor[6], comedian[7], and politician[8].

Where did Eddie Izzard go to school?

Eddie Izzard was educated at Bede's Prep School[13], Oakleigh House School[14], and University of Sheffield[15].

What awards did Eddie Izzard receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[16], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play[17], Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program[18], and Theatre World Special Award[19].

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  9. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [19] . theatreworldawards.org. theatreworldawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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