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Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornSeptember 22, 1969
Age56
BirthplaceCroydon, London, England, UK
Zodiac SignVirgo - (see also Sue Perkins's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRooster
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForCo-presenting "The Great British Bake Off", her comedy partnership with Mel Giedroyc, and numerous television and radio programs.

Intro

Sue Perkins is an English comedian, broadcaster, actress, and writer, best known for co-presenting "The Great British Bake Off" alongside Mel Giedroyc. She has also appeared on numerous other panel shows, hosted documentary series, and established a reputation for her witty, approachable style.

Early Life & Background

Sue Perkins was born in Croydon, London. She attended Croham Hurst School and later studied English at New Hall, Cambridge, where she became involved in the Footlights theatrical club, meeting Mel Giedroyc, who would become her long-term comedy partner.

Career Highlights

  • Co-presented "The Great British Bake Off" from 2010 to 2016 with Mel Giedroyc.
  • Formed one half of the comedy duo Mel and Sue, known for their radio and TV presenting.
  • Presented documentary series such as "The Mekong River with Sue Perkins" and "Japan with Sue Perkins".
  • Frequent appearances on British panel shows including "QI" and "Have I Got News for You".

Trivia

  • Sue Perkins came out as gay in 2002 and has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
  • She appeared on the BBC Radio 4 show "Just a Minute" and won the show's most points in 2022.
  • Was a contestant on "The Masked Singer UK" in 2022, performing as "Dragon".

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Sue Perkins?

Sue Perkins is 56 years old.

When was Sue Perkins born?

Sue Perkins was born the 22 September 1969.

Where is Sue Perkins from?

Croydon, London, England, UK.

On Her Birth-Day

About September 22nd, 1969, in brief:

  • Historical events: Matt Sharp, an American musician and songwriter, was born on September 22, 1969, in Bangkok, Thailand. He is best known as the bassist and co-founder of the alternative rock band Weezer, and later formed the band The Rentals.
  • Day of the week: September 22nd, 1969 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Sugar, Sugar by The Archies
  • #1 UK song: Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Popular movie: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid directed by George Roy Hill

Check the link for more news and curiosities on September 22nd, 1969.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sue_Perkins
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0673904/