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Lenny Henry - Comedian
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Lenny Henry | Speaker Biography
Renowned British television performer and comedian
Co-founder of Comic Relief charity initiative
Advocate for diversity in the arts
Sir Lenny Henry is an iconic British comedian, writer, and award-winning actor. He began his career at 16, gaining fame as a comedy impressionist on a 1970s talent show. Lenny has since appeared in numerous television programmes and has sold out live stand-up tours across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. His work has earned him several awards, including the Monaco Red Cross and The Golden Nymph Award at the Monte Carlo Television Festival, the BBC Personality of the Year from the Radio & Television Industry Club, and a Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Comedy Awards.
In 2009, Lenny made his West End debut as
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Lenny Henry reveals his mother used to beat him until he learned to make her laugh
HE has carved out a career as a serious actor lately, but Sir Lenny Henry’s mischievous sense of humour is still very much intact.
Taking to the stage at a Royal Television Society conference last week, the comedian announced: “Nice to see you. I am Justin Trudeau.”
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His gag was a perfectly aimed dig at Canada’s under-fire Prime Minister, who has had to apologise after pictures emerged of him wearing “blackface” make-up to parties.
With more than 40 years of showbiz under his belt, it’s no surprise Lenny can still command a laugh.
But as his upcoming autobiography reveals, his life has not always been a giggle. He didn’t discover his real dad’s identity until he was a teen, his mum dished out brutal beatings and racist torment was never far off.
It’s no wonder that comedy provided a saving grace.
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Lenworth George Henry was born on August 29, 1958, in Dudley, West Midlands — which came as quite a surprise to his mum’s husband, Winston, who had been 4,500 miles away at the time o
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