Quick Facts
Born:
1964-11-24
Birthplace:
Evesham, Worcestershire, England
Credits:
64 Total Roles
Alistair McGowan
Acting
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Alistair McGowan (born 24 November 1964) is a British impressionist, stand-up comic, actor, singer and writer best known to British audiences for The Big Impression (formerly Alistair McGowan's Big Impression), which was, for four years, one of BBC1's top-rating comedy programmes - winning numerous awards, including a BAFTA in 2003. He has also worked extensively in theatre and appeared in the West End in Art, Cabaret, The Mikado and Little Shop of Horrors (for which he received an Laurence Olivier Award nomination.).) As an actor on television he played the lead role in BBC1's Mayo. He wrote the play Timing (nominated as Best New Comedy at the whatsonstage.com awards) and the book A Matter of Life and Death or How to Wean Your Man off Football with former comedy partner Ronni Ancona. He also provided voices for Spitting Image.
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Alistair McGowan (born 24 November 1964) is a British impressionist, stand-up comic, actor, singer and writer best known to British audiences for The Big Impression (formerly Alistair McGowan's Big Impression), which was, for four years, one of BBC1's top-rating comedy programmes - winning numerous awards, including a BAFTA in 2003. He has also worked extensively in theatre and appeared in the West End in Art, Cabaret, The Mikado and Little Shop of Horrors (for which he received an Laurence Olivier Award nomination.).) As an actor on television he played the lead role in BBC1's Mayo. He wrote the play Timing (nominated as Best New Comedy at the whatsonstage.com awards) and the book A Matter of Life and Death or How to Wean Your Man off Football with former comedy partner Ronni Ancona. He also provided voices for Spitting Image.
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Known For
Arthur Christmas
Additional Voices (voice)
Skins
Coach Pooter
My Life in Ruins
Nico
The Graham Norton Show
Self
Have I Got News for You
Self - Host
Jonathan Creek
Trevor
Bleak House
Mr. Kenge
Churchill: The Hollywood Years
Football Commentators (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mike Yarwood: Thank You For The Laughs MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock MOVIE | Alfred Hitchcock (voice) |
| 2021 | The Weakest Link TV | Self - Participant |
| 2021 | Creation Stories MOVIE | Jimmy Savile |
| 2017 | Talking Snooker TV | Self - Presenter |
| 2015 | 24 Hours in the Past TV | Participant |
| 2012 | Words of Captain Scott MOVIE | Edward Wilson |
| 2012 | Falklands' Most Daring Raid MOVIE | Himself - Narrator (voice) |
| 2012 | The Great Sport Relief Bake Off TV | Self - Contestant |
| 2011 | Arthur Christmas MOVIE | Additional Voices (voice) |