Biography - A Short Wiki
Check out the time and place of Eddie Izzard's birth and a lot of more information!
Eddie Izzard is a famous actor, writer, political activist, and stand-up comedian. He has worked in shows like OCEAN’S TWELVE, THE RICHES, ACROSS THE UNIVERSE, THE CAT’S MEOW, and VALKYRIE. He has won several awards till now for his comedy and has been a labor activist for many years. He has also run for LABOUR’S NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE seat. In the year 2009, he also finished 43 marathons within 51 days.
Career Highlights
Read about Eddie Izzard's career and accomplishments in the following section.
When he was in college, he started doing comedy with his friend, Rob Ballard. When he left his degree course, he began doing acts on the streets with his friend. After parting away from friends, he did various street performances in the US and Europe. He got his first gig at BANANA CABARET located in London.
Family and Personal Life
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At a young age, he came to know that he is transgender. He has kept his romantic life secret because he doesn’t want anyone to make a joke about his partners in comedy shows. He has dated Sarah Townsend, and he met her when she was running the Edinburgh Festival in the year 1989. He has revealed that he is a transgender and proud of his personality. He believes that it’s all about genetics, and one day, people will learn to accept it. He’s a person who can bring revolution in the world with his views and opinions.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | N/A |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | No |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | N/A |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Edward John Izzard |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 61 years |
| Date of Birth | February 7, 1962 |
| Place of Birth | Colony of Aden |
| Nationality | British |
| Height | 1.7 m, 5 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | 80 kg, 176.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $25 million |
| Occupation | Actor, Comedian, Writer |
Height, Weight, and Age
Eddie Izzard's height is pretty average measuring 1.7 m. Eddie Izzard weighs 80 kg. Being born on February 7, 1962, translates to an age of 61 years as of todays date (July 16, 2023).
Quotes
Religion and philosophy, philosophy and religion – they’re two words which are both… different. In spelling.
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My stand-up is quite good now, people say. It’s just like a big conversation each time. Every gig is a rehearsal.
Eddie Izzard
In stand-up it really helps to play yourself and talk about your own feelings. You cannot fail to be original if you’re just talking about what you think about X, Y and Z. Unless you’ve got a twin brother who’s also a stand-up.
Eddie Izzard
I like my coffee like I like my women. In a plastic cup.
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So the American government lied to the Native Americans for many, many years, and then President Clinton lied about a relationship, and everyone was surprised! A little naive, I feel!
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