Quick Facts
Born:
1968-11-23
Birthplace:
East Kilbride, Scotland, UK
Credits:
26 Total Roles
Kirsty Young
Acting
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Biography
Kirsty Jackson Young is a Scottish television and radio presenter. She is best known as one of the original newsreaders of 5 News on Channel 5, particularly because of its unique presentation style for the time that featured newsreaders standing up, or sitting on a desk rather than behind it.
Known For
Would I Lie to You?
Self
Have I Got News for You
Self
Have I Got News for You
Self - Hostess
8 Out of 10 Cats
Self
Room 101
Self
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Self - Presenter
Timeshift
Self - Narrator
The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Self - Presenter
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out MOVIE | Self - Narrator (voice) |
| 2024 | D-Day 80: Tribute to The Fallen MOVIE | Self - Presenter |
| 2023 | The Coronation Concert MOVIE | Self- Co-presenter |
| 2022 | The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II MOVIE | Self - Presenter |
| 2022 | When the Queen Spoke to the Nation MOVIE | Self - Narrator (voice) |
| 2022 | A Tribute to Her Majesty the Queen MOVIE | Narrator |
| 2022 | Platinum Beacons: Lighting up the Jubilee MOVIE | Presenter |
| 2022 | The Queen's Platinum Jubilee TV | Presenter |
| 2017 | Elizabeth & Philip: Love and Duty MOVIE | Self - Presenter |
| 2016 | John Bishop: In Conversation with... TV | Self |