Matt Lucas

About

Matt Lucas is a British comedian, actor, and TV presenter, known for his work in television comedy and his appearances in Hollywood films.

Early Life
Matt Lucas was born in Paddington, London and raised in a Jewish household. He has lived with alopecia since childhood, losing all his hair when he was just six years old.

Work with Reeves and Mortimer
Matt’s collaboration with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer began in 1992. He appeared in The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer in 1995, before becoming a prominent figure on their popular show Shooting Stars.

Matt gained widespread recognition as George Dawes, a giant baby character who would humorously deliver gags and songs before announcing the score, all while sitting behind a drum kit. He also portrayed Marjorie Dawes, George’s mother, a character that later appeared on Little Britain.

Work with David Walliams
In 1999, Matt Lucas partnered with David Walliams to create Rock Profile, a comedy series that parodied famous musicians. This marked the beginning of their successful comedy partnership.

Little Britain
Little Britain began as a radio show on BBC Radio 4 before being adapted into a television series. The show, narrated by Tom Baker, became known for its satirical sketches of British life, featuring a range of eccentric characters.

The series became a massive success, attracting 9.5 million viewers when it moved to BBC One in 2005. It became one of the UK’s most beloved comedies, with its character-driven humor and satirical take on British society.

Hollywood Movies
In 2010, Matt Lucas played Tweedledee and Tweedledum in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. The following year, he lent his voice to the animated film Gnomeo and Juliet and played a supporting role as Kristen Wiig’s roommate in the hit comedy Bridesmaids.

He also starred in the dark comedy Small Apartments in 2013, alongside James Caan, Billy Crystal, and Johnny Knoxville, further cementing his presence in the international film scene.

Pompidou
In 2015, Matt Lucas starred in the BBC Two comedy series Pompidou, where he portrayed Pompidou P Pompidou, an aristocrat living in a caravan with his butler. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the show showcased Matt’s talent for physical comedy and his ability to create humor through facial expressions and non-verbal cues, relying more on physicality than dialogue.

Matt Lucas continues to be a versatile comedian and actor, both in the UK and internationally, admired for his unique brand of humor and ability to create memorable, often absurd characters.