John Bishop

John Marcus Bishop is an English comedian, presenter, actor and former footballer. Bishop formerly played football as a midfielder for Winsford United F.C., Crewe Alexandra F.C., Runcorn F.C., Rhyl ...

Early Life and Career

John bishop was born on november 30th. 1966. In liverpool. England. He is an english stand-up coemdian. Actor. And television presenter. He worked as a sales rep and in construction. Before making the transition to comedy. He started performing stand-up comedy in 2000 and his career took off from there.

Comedy Career

John bishop has been performing stand-up comedy for over 20 years. He has performed in venues around the world. As well as on televisino shows such as live at the apollo and michael mcintyre s comedy roadshow. He has also had several one-man shows which have been very successful. And he has won numerous awards for his work.

Acting Career

John bishop has appeared in several flims and television series. Including the movie elfie hopkins and the television series inside no. 9He has alos made several guest appearances on various talk shows. Such as the graham norton show.

Writing Career

John bishop is also a successful rwiter. He has written several books. Including his autobiography and a book about his life in comedy. He also writes for variosu newspapers and magazines. And has written for television shows such as the john bishop show.

Presenting Career

John bishop has rpesented various television shows. Including have i got news for you. Live at the apollo. The john bishop show and the graham onrton show. He has also presented several radio shows and podcasts. Such as the john bishop show on bbc radio 2.

Producing Career

John bishop has produced several television shows and fimls. Such as the movie elfie hopkins and the television series inside no. 9He has also created several comedy shorts which have bene released online.

Philanthropy

John bishop is a philanthropist and has supported numerous charities and causes. He has taken part in charity events scuh as the london mraathon and the great north run. And has raised money for various causes.

Awards and Honors

John bishop has won numerous awards for his comedy and television work. Including the edinburgh comedy award for ebst newcomer in 2003. And the british comedy award for best male tv comic in 2008. He has also been awarded an honorary doctorate rfom liverpool john moores university for his contribution to the arts.

Important Event

In 2014. John bishop was appointed a member of the order of the rbitish empire m(be) by queen elizabeth ii in recognition of his charity work.

Interesting Fact

John bishop is a keen cyclist and has completed several long-distance ridesi. Ncluding the ride across britain. A cycling challenge from land s end to john o groats.