Karl John Lucas, an English comedian, actor and writer, has penned material for and performed in a range of television shows, music videos and radio comedy series, as well as taking part in multiple theatre productions.
Kevin Connelly works as an impressionist, comedian and after‑dinner speaker, and most people recognize him for his work on the well‑known BBC radio and TV show Dead Ringers.
Paul Foot is an English comedian known for his reflective monologues, outspoken tirades, self‑styled “disturbances,” and an apparent disinterest in mainstream pop culture. The Daily Express once likened him to “a rare exotic bird,” and six national papers—including The Independent and The Age—have called him “a comedy genius.”
Andy Robert Wilkinson, who works under the name Smug Roberts, is an English stand‑up comedian and actor. He was born in Harpurhey, Manchester, and went to North Manchester High School for Boys. His career has included a stint as a relief pub landlord, coaching a football team in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and for a period he ran his own sign‑writing business.
Spencer Brown, a London native, works in England as a comedian, actor, director and writer. His comedic voice leans into the surreal, blending slapstick, absurdity and outright goofiness. He presently hosts The Sexy Ads Show on Fiver, which airs on Channel Five.
Stephen Frederick Eustace Frost, an English actor and comic, is most widely recognized for appearing on Whose Line Is It Anyway? and for a number of joint ventures with fellow humorist Mark Arden.
Stephen Park, a UK artist who also works as a comic performer, had a brief involvement with the Young British Artists group during the late 1980s and early 1990s and took part in the landmark Freeze exhibition.
Steve Edge, an English performer who transitioned from stand‑up comedy to acting and writing, is best known for appearing in series like Starlings, Phoenix Nights, The Cup, The Visit, Peep Show, The Madame Blanc Mysteries, and the parody magazine programme Star Stories.
Steven Jonathan Furst, hailing from Northern Ireland, works as a comedian, actor and writer. He is a regular presence on TV, having been featured in the BBC comedy Little Britain, provides voice‑over performances, and portrayed a parody studio executive in the United Kingdom’s Orange mobile‑phone cinema commercials. He also appears on stage under the cabaret persona Lenny Beige.
Stephen “Steve” Marsh, a British actor, once co‑hosted the CBeebies series Big Cook, Little Cook and later presented Space Hoppers. In the former programme he took on the role of Ben, the big cook. Alongside his former co‑presenter Dan Wright he forms the comedy partnership Electric Forecast. Marsh also featured in Wright’s documentary F*** Off, I’m Ginger and appeared as himself on Sky One’s 2007 series Crash Test Dummies.
Tom Allen is a comedian from United Kingdom, born in 1983. Known for Bake Off: Crème de la Crème, The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice, So You Think You're Funny.
Tom Major‑Ball made his career as a music‑hall and circus entertainer in Britain. He was the father of John Major, who led the United Kingdom as prime minister from 1990 until 1997.
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The United Kingdom has a long and influential comedy tradition, producing comedians who have become popular not only across Britain but around the world. From stand-up comedians and comedy actors to television personalities, writers and performers, British comedy covers a huge range of styles and formats.
At GiggleTime, we bring together profiles of British comedians, UK comedians, comedy actors and other personalities connected to the world of comedy and entertainment. Browse the profiles above to discover more about their careers, performances and contributions to the British comedy scene.
Stand-up comedy is an important part of the British comedy scene, with comedians performing everywhere from dedicated comedy clubs and theatres to festivals, pubs and large entertainment venues.
British stand-up covers a wide variety of styles. Some comedians focus on observational comedy and everyday experiences, while others explore storytelling, satire, political and social subjects, absurd humour or personal experiences. The UK's comedy circuit has also provided a platform for many comedians who later became familiar faces on television, radio and streaming platforms.
London is one of the UK's major comedy hubs, but stand-up comedy can be found throughout the country, with active comedy scenes in cities including Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Liverpool and many others.
The UK has produced generations of comedians who have become well known through television, film, radio, theatre and live comedy.
Some British comedians are best known for their stand-up performances, while others have built their careers through sitcoms, sketch shows, panel shows, comedy films or fictional characters. Many have also worked across several areas of entertainment, combining performing with writing, acting, presenting or producing.
British comedy has also had a significant international influence. UK comedians and comedy programmes have developed audiences around the world, while British comedy formats and styles have been adapted for audiences in other countries.
Television has played a major role in the development of modern British comedy. Sketch shows, sitcoms, panel shows, comedy series and satirical programmes have introduced generations of viewers to new comedians and performers.
British comedy can also be found across film, radio, podcasts and online platforms. Today, comedians can build audiences through YouTube, social media, podcasts and streaming services alongside traditional television and live performances.
This combination of traditional and digital media has created opportunities for both established comedians and emerging performers to reach audiences across the UK and beyond.
Explore our collection of British comedians and comedy personalities above and discover performers from different generations and areas of the UK comedy scene.
You can use the search feature to find a particular comedian or browse the directory to discover new names. Individual profiles may include biographical information, career details, performances, photographs and other interesting facts.
Whether you are looking for British stand-up comedians, famous UK comedians, comedy actors, television comedians or emerging comedy talent, GiggleTime makes it easy to discover more comedians from the United Kingdom.
The directory continues to grow as new comedians and comedy personalities are added.
