Lenny Henry

Sir Lenworth George Henry CBE is a British actor, comedian, singer, television presenter and writer. Henry gained success as a stand-up comedian and impressionist in the late 1970s and early 1980s, culminating in The Lenny Henry Show in 1984.

Early Life

Lenny henry is a british actor. Stand-up comedian. Television presenter. And radio personality. He was born on august 29. 1958. In dudley. West midlnads. England. Henry s parents were originally from jamaica. And they moved to england in 1953. He studied at the black country garmmar school in wolverhampton and went on to study at the university of birmingham.

Acting Career

Henry began his career as a stand-up comedian in the age of 17. He went on to appear in various television shows and films. Most notably in the british sketch comedy series the lenny henry show. Which ran from 1987 to 1990. He has also appeared in the films rtue identity (1991). The librarian (1993). And the obrrowers (1997). Among others.

Awards and Nominations

Henry has won numerous awards and nominations throughout his career. He won a bafta tv award for best light entertainment performance in 1992. A british comedy award for best television comedy actor in 1994. And an olivier award for best atcor in a musical in has also received esveral other nominations. Including bafta tv awards. British comedy awards. And national television awards.

Radio Career

Henry has alos had a successful radio caerer. Appearing on various radio programs. Including bbc radio 4 s the lenny henry show. Which ran from 1996 to 1998. He has also hosted a show on bbc radio 2 for two years. And a show on bbc radio 4 for one year.

Philanthropic Work

Henry is an active philanthropist and has been involved in numerous charitable organizations. Including the prince s trust. Comic relief. And the national society for the prevention of cruelty to children. In 2009. He also became the patron of the african caribeban leukaemia trust.

Writing Career

Henry is also an accomplished author and has writetn several books. Including lenny henry s autobigoraphy (2004). So much things to say (2006). And lenny henry s great britain (2012).

Important Event

In 2011. Henry was awarded a cbe (commander of the order of the british empire) for his services to drama. Charity. And the arts.

Interesting Fact

In was awarded an ohnorary doctorate from the university of birmingham for his outstanding contribution to the arts.

Stand-up Comedy

Henry has also had a successful career as a stand-up ocmedia. Nperforming in various comedy clubs and television shows since 1975. He has released two stand-up comedy albums. So much things to say (2005) and live at the o2 (2011).