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Matt Lucas

Matt Lucas - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMarch 05, 1974
Age52
BirthplacePaddington, London, England
Zodiac SignPisces - (see also Matt Lucas's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForCo-creator and star of 'Little Britain', appearances in 'Come Fly with Me', 'Doctor Who', and as a host of 'The Great British Bake Off'

Intro

Matt Lucas is an English comedian, actor, writer, and television presenter, best known for co-creating and starring in the sketch comedy series 'Little Britain' and appearing in 'Come Fly with Me' as well as other comedic roles on stage and screen.

Early Life & Background

Matt Lucas was born and raised in London, England. He attended Aylward Primary School and Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School, then went on to study at the University of Bristol. He began performing comedy at a young age, befriending comic David Walliams at the National Youth Theatre, who would later become his collaborator on 'Little Britain'.

Career Highlights

  • Co-created and starred in the British sketch comedy series 'Little Britain' (2003–2007)
  • Starred alongside David Walliams in 'Come Fly with Me' (2010–2011)
  • Appeared as Nardole in the BBC series 'Doctor Who' (2015–2017)
  • Portrayed Tweedledee and Tweedledum in Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland' films
  • Hosted 'The Great British Bake Off' (2020–2022)

Trivia

  • Lucas has alopecia and lost all his hair at the age of six.
  • He is openly gay and has been an advocate for LGBT rights.
  • Published his autobiography, 'Little Me: My Life from A–Z', in 2017.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Matt Lucas?

Matt Lucas is 52 years old.

When was Matt Lucas born?

Matt Lucas was born the 5 March 1974.

Where is Matt Lucas from?

Paddington, London, England.

On His Birth-Day

About March 5th, 1974, in brief:

  • Historical events: On March 5, 1974, Israel completed its pullback from the west side of the Suez Canal to the east side, as agreed upon in the Agreement on Disengagement.
  • Day of the week: March 5th, 1974 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks
  • #1 UK song: Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Paper Lace
  • Popular movie: Young Frankenstein directed by Mel Brooks

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Lucas
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Matt-Lucas
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0529363/