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Mel Giedroyc - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 15, 1968 |
|---|---|
| Age | 57 |
| Birthplace | Epsom, Surrey, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Mel Giedroyc's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Co-hosting 'The Great British Bake Off,' comedic duo partnership with Sue Perkins, various television presenting roles. |
Intro
Mel Giedroyc is a British television presenter, comedian, and actress best known for co-hosting 'The Great British Bake Off.' She has had an extensive career in television, radio, and theatre in the UK.
Early Life & Background
Mel Giedroyc was born to Polish-Lithuanian parents in Epsom, Surrey. She attended Cambridge University, where she joined the Footlights comedy group and met her future comedy partner Sue Perkins.
Career Highlights
- Co-hosted 'The Great British Bake Off' (2010–2016)
- Member of comedy duo Mel and Sue
- 'Light Lunch' and 'Late Lunch' presenter
- Appearances on BBC Radio 4
- Performed in various West End theatre productions
- Hosted the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals for BBC
Trivia
- Her father, Michal Giedroyc, was a historian of Polish-Lithuanian descent.
- She is known for her constant collaboration with Sue Perkins since their Cambridge University days.
- She studied Modern Languages at Trinity College, Cambridge.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Mel Giedroyc?
Mel Giedroyc is 57 years old.
When was Mel Giedroyc born?
Mel Giedroyc was born the 15 June 1968.
Where is Mel Giedroyc from?
Epsom, Surrey, England.
On Her Birth-Day
About June 15th, 1968, in brief:
- Historical events: The Broadway musical 'I Do! I Do!' closed on June 15, 1968, after 560 performances at the 46th Street Theatre. The show, which opened on December 5, 1966, starred Mary Martin and Robert Preston in the original cast.
- Day of the week: June 15th, 1968 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel
- #1 UK song: Young Girl by Union Gap
- Popular movie: Rosemary's Baby directed by Roman Polanski
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