Eddie lzzard
Eddie Izzard performing
Birth name	Edward John Izzard
Born	February 7, 1962 (1962-02-07) (age 46) Aden, Yemen
Medium	stand-up, television, film
Nationality	British
Years active	1987  – Present
Genres	Improvisational comedy, Surreal humour
Subject(s)	world history, pop culture, religion, language, human sexuality
Influences	Monty Python, Lenny Bruce, Bill Hicks, Steve Martin, Richard Pryor
Influenced	Harry Hill, Dara Ó Briain, Demetri Martin
Notable works and roles	Live at the Ambassadors Definite Article Dress to Kill Lenny Bruce in Lenny Wayne Malloy/Doug Rich in The Riches Roman Nagel in Ocean's Thirteen
Website	http://www.eddieizzard.com/
Emmy Awards
Individual Performance In A Variety Or Music Program 2000 Dress to Kill Writing In A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program 2000 Dress to Kill
British Comedy Awards
Top Stand-up 1993 Live at the Ambassadors Best Stand-up 1996 Definite Article

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Edward John "Eddie" Izzard (born February 7, 1962) is a double Emmy-winning English^[1] stand-up comedian and actor. His comedy style is expressed in rambling, whimsical monologue and self-referential pantomime. In addition to touring, he is also a television, stage and film actor, and is active in charity work. Image File history File linksMetadata Eddieizzard. ... is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Port of Aden (around 1910). ... Richard Pryor hits the money line A stand-up comedian or stand-up comic is someone that performs in comedy clubs, usually reciting a fast paced succession of amusing stories, short jokes and one-liners, typically called a monologue. ... This article is about motion pictures. ... In English usage, nationality is the legal relationship between a person and a country. ... 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Biography

Early years

Izzard was born in Aden, Yemen, the youngest son of an English couple—Dorothy Ella, a midwife and nurse, and Harold John Izzard, an accountant^[2] who was working in Yemen with British Petroleum.^[3] A year after his birth, Izzard's family moved to Britain, where his mother died of cancer in March 1968. Port of Aden (around 1910). ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... This article is about the energy corporation. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Izzard found some degree of solace in comedy after the death of his mother. He drew particular comfort from the works of Monty Python, Steve Martin, Richard Pryor, and the early Benny Hill. He began to toy with stand-up at the University of Sheffield and, after being ingloriously kicked off his accountancy degree course, he took his act into the streets. Having spent a great deal of the 1980s working as a street performer in Europe and the United States, Izzard moved his act into the stand-up comedy venues of Britain, first appearing at The Comedy Store in London in 1987. He refined his material throughout the '80s, and in the early '90s he finally began earning some measure of recognition, though not in the guise in which he would later become famous. Monty Python, or The Pythons,[2][3] is the collective name of the creators of Monty Pythons Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that first aired on the BBC on 5 October 1969. ... For other uses, see Steve Martin (disambiguation). ... Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor III (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) was an American comedian, actor, and writer. ... Alfred Hawthorn Hill (21 January 1924 – 19 April 1992), better known as Benny Hill, was a prolific English comic, actor and singer, best known for his television programme, The Benny Hill Show. ... The University of Sheffield is a research university, located in Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England. ... Accountancy (profession)[1] or accounting (methodology) is the measurement, statement or provision of assurance about financial information primarily used by managers, investors, tax authorities and other decision makers to make resource allocation decisions within companies, organizations, and public agencies. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Busking is the practice of doing live performances in public places to entertain people, usually to solicit donations and tips. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... The Comedy Store is a comedy club located in Soho, London, England that was opened in 1979 by Peter Rosengard. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ...

He has often expressed his strong admiration for the late comedian Bill Hicks, and started ad-libbing to Billy Connolly's stand up routines when he was starting out. He has also expressed interest in fatherhood, though marriage is "a definite maybe."^{[citation needed]} William Melvin Bill Hicks (December 16, 1961 – February 26, 1994) was an American stand-up comedian. ... Dr William Billy Connolly, CBE, (born 24 November 1942) is a Scottish comedian, musician, presenter, and actor. ...

Success as a comedian

His stand-up work brought him British Comedy Awards in 1993 (for Live at the Ambassadors) and 1996 (for Definite Article). After the British leg of the tour, he took Definite Article to major cities outside the UK including a successful stint in New York City. However, his U.S. breakthrough did not really come until 1999, when Dress to Kill was shown on the American television channel HBO, about a year or so after he performed the show on tour in the U.S., the U.K. and France (that same year, he played a supporting role in the movie Mystery Men). Suddenly, America was aware of Izzard, and the show went on to earn him two Emmy Awards in 2000 (for performance and writing). However, he only rarely performs his stand-up act on television, as he says it uses up material at too high a rate whereas stage material can be continually re-used in front of different audiences for several months. The British Comedy Awards is an annual awards ceremony in the United Kingdom celebrating notable comedians and entertainment performances of the previous year. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Eddie Izzard made his stand up debut in Londons West End in 1993 at the Ambassadors Theatre. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Definite Article is the title of British comedian Eddie Izzards 1996 performance released on video and CD. The video/DVD and CD performances were both recorded on different nights at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London, England. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... Eddie Izzards performance of Dress To Kill is a continuation of the British comedians surrealist, ideas-based comedy. ... For other uses, see HBO (disambiguation). ... Mystery Men is a 1999 comedy film directed by TV commercial director Kinka Usher. ... An Emmy Award. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ...

In 2005, Izzard provided the voiceover (again, in his unique 'rambling' style) for the British government's series of television advertisements promoting recycling. The tagline of the ads was "Recycling. The possibilities are endless!" The international recycling symbol. ...

In January 2006, the U.S. television network FX announced the production of a new drama series co-written by Izzard called The Riches (formerly Low Life). Izzard and British actress Minnie Driver star as a married couple, Wayne and Dahlia Malloy, who have been part of a caravan of con-artist Irish travellers swindling their way across the U.S. with their children. After finding another family killed in a car accident, the Malloys assume their identities and start a new life as law-abiding suburbanites in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The youngest son has shown a preference for wearing girl's clothing, leading to some speculation that the role was based upon Izzard's experiences. Izzard has stated in several interviews that the character of Sam had been given transvestite tendencies long before he was cast as Wayne Malloy, but he has contributed his perspective to keep the character believable. FX (shorter for Fox Extended Networks) is the name of a number of related subscription TV channels owned by News Corporations Fox Entertainment Group. ... The Riches (styled as The Rı¢hes in promotional material) is an Emmy Award-nominated FX television series starring Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver. ... Minnie Driver (born January 31, 1970) is an Emmy- and Academy Award-nominated English actress and singer-songwriter. ... Irish Travellers are a nomadic or itinerant people of Irish origin living in Ireland, Great Britain and the United States. ... For the Canadian restaurant, see Baton Rouge (restaurant). ...

Izzard also performed with Scottish musician Midge Ure at Live8 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He played the piano accompaniment for the song "Vienna". Midge Ure OBE (born James Ure, 10 October 1953, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland) is a rock and roll guitarist, singer, keyboard player, and songwriter. ... The Live 8 poster Live 8 is a series of near free concerts planned for July, 2005 in the G8 nations. ... For other uses, see Edinburgh (disambiguation). ... This article is about the country. ... Vienna was Ultravoxs third single, coming from their fourth album of the same name (and the first under Midge Ures leadership). ...

Theatrical appearances

In 1994, Izzard made his West End drama debut as the lead in the world premiere of David Mamet's The Cryptogram with Lindsay Duncan, in the production at London's Comedy Theatre. The success of that role led to his second starring role in David Beaird's black comedy 900 Oneonta. In 1995, he portrayed the title character in Christopher Marlowe's Edward II." West End theatre is a popular term for mainstream professional theatre in London, England, or sometimes more specifically for shows staged in the large theatres of Londons Theatreland. Along with New Yorks Broadway theatre, West End theatre is usually considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre... David Alan Mamet (born November 30, 1947) is an American author, essayist, playwright, screenwriter, and film director. ... The Cryptogram is a 1995 play by American playwright David Mamet. ... | Lindsay Vere Duncan (born 7 November 1950) is a Tony Award-winning Scottish actress. ... The Royal Comedy Theatre, as it was then known, opened in Londons West End on October 15, 1881. ... This article is about the English dramatist. ... Edward II is an Elizabethan play written by Christopher Marlowe. ...

Izzard portrayed comedian Lenny Bruce in the 1999 production of Julian Barry's 1971 play Lenny. In 2001, he replaced Clive Owen in Peter Nichols' 1967 play A Day in the Death of Joe Egg at the Comedy Theatre. Izzard and Victoria Hamilton then repeated their lead roles when the show was brought to Broadway in 2003, with The Roundabout Theatre Company production. The revival received four Tony Award nominations including Best Revival of a Play, Best Leading Actor and Actress for its stars Izzard and Hamilton in their Broadway debuts, and Best Direction for Laurence Boswell. Lenny Bruce (October 13, 1925 – August 3, 1966), born Leonard Alfred Schneider, was a controversial American stand-up comedian, writer, social critic and satirist of the 1950s and 1960s. ... Clive Owen (born October 3, 1964) is a Golden Globe and BAFTA winning critically acclaimed English actor, now a regular performer in Hollywood and independent American films. ... Peter Nichols (born [[april29[[1958is an [radio comic plays A Crazy radio morning show host his show the breakfast club is cutting edge. ... A Day in the Death of Joe Egg is a 1967 play by British playwright Peter Nichols. ... The Royal Comedy Theatre, as it was then known, opened in Londons West End on October 15, 1881. ... Victoria Hamilton (born 5 April 1971) is a British actress. ... The Roundabout Theatre Company is a non-profit, subscription based theatre company, based in New York City. ... What is popularly called the Tony Award (formally, the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre) is an annual award celebrating achievements in live American theater, including musical theater, primarily honoring productions on Broadway in New York. ...

Izzard most recently made an appearance in the film Across the Universe. He played Mr. Kite in the "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!" sequence, where he spoke the lyrics, as opposed to singing them. And a brief role in Ocean's Twelve and Ocean's Thirteen as Roman, an expert con-man. Across the Universe is a 2007 Academy Award-nominated musical film produced by Revolution Studios and distributed by Columbia Pictures. ... Being for the Benefit of Mr. ... Oceans Twelve is a 2004 film that takes place after the events of the 2001 movie Oceans Eleven. ... Oceans Thirteen is a 2007 film directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring an ensemble cast. ...

Comic style

Izzard's style is heavily influenced by Monty Python, especially in his use of a stream-of-consciousness delivery that jumps between topics as he free-associates onstage. He does not generally work from a script, due to his dyslexia. Instead, he interrupts himself with new joke ideas, the characters he portrays turn into other characters, and he nonchalantly leaps from historical analysis to musings about household appliances. This often results in brief pauses in the routine which he fills with 'so, yeah,' and other verbal tics that have become his trademarks. Thinking aloud is also part of Izzard's ongoing attempt to make the process of writing the show itself part of the humour. As he put it in a 2004 interview with The Guardian, "It's the oral tradition. Human beings have been doing it for thousands of years".^[4] He frequently notes the reaction to a joke midstream by miming writing on his hand ("should be funnier" or "lost them there"), asks the audience questions, and verbally attacks hecklers. Monty Python, or The Pythons,[2][3] is the collective name of the creators of Monty Pythons Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that first aired on the BBC on 5 October 1969. ... For other uses, see Guardian. ...

Among Izzard's comic talents are mimicry and mime. He portrays God (as a bumbling authority figure who doesn't really seem to know what he's doing) using the voice of James Mason, and John F. Kennedy and Noah as Sean Connery, impersonations of whom appear in all of his performances, and also imitates activities such as sawing wood, vacuuming, and mowing the lawn, anthropomorphizing the machines with accents and personalities. Successful impressions are turned into running gags which recur across different shows such as his Scottish clarinet teacher, Mrs. Badcrumble. He tackles topics both contemporary and historic, including frequent re-imaginings of historical events which result in scenes like 'Cake or Death: Church of England runs the Inquisition,' or 'Jesus Ministers to the Dinosaurs.' When asked about his comedy style by George Stroumboulopoulos, host of CBC Television's talk show, The Hour, Izzard described his use of history by saying, James Neville Mason (May 15, 1909 – July 27, 1984) was a three-time Academy Award nominated English actor who attained stardom in both British and American films. ... John Kennedy and JFK redirect here. ... Sir Thomas Sean Connery (born 25 August 1930) is a retired Scottish actor and producer who is perhaps best known as the first actor to portray James Bond in cinema, starring in seven Bond films. ... 7th millennium BC anthropomorphized rocks, with slits for eyes, found in modern-day Israel. ... The Church of England is the officially established Christian church[3] in England, the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and the oldest among the communions thirty-eight independent national churches. ... This article is about one of the historical Inquisitions. ... George Stroumboulopoulos (born August 16, 1972 in Malton, Ontario), commonly nicknamed Strombo, is a Canadian television and radio personality. ... CBC Television is a Canadian English language television network. ... For the hour-long bicycle race, see Hour record. ...

"I just talk complete bullshit. The history, the politics, I noticed that no one was using history, so there's a lot of history lying about the place, and it's all free, and it's on Wikipedia! You know, I use Wikipedia like a crazy idiot, now. Then I take all this stuff, and I regurgitate it into a weird angle".^[5]

In 2008, Izzard began using Wikipedia itself as part of his stand-up act, reading from a live copy of one of its articles (via an iPhone) and mocking Wikipedia's self-referential editorial style. To date, he has read from the articles herring, spoon, thumbtack, jam, Bristol Stool Scale, kabuki, chutney, Battle of Prestonpans, opera, hashshashin (linked from assassination), age of consent, sausage, Ho Chi Minh, Kelvin, and J. R. R. Tolkien. Wikipedia (IPA: , or ( ) is a multilingual, web-based, free content encyclopedia project, operated by the Wikimedia Foundation, a non-profit organization. ... For the Internet appliance line, see Linksys iPhone. ... Species Clupea alba Clupea bentincki Clupea caspiopontica Clupea chrysotaenia Clupea elongata Clupea halec Clupea harengus Clupea inermis Clupea leachii Clupea lineolata Clupea minima Clupea mirabilis Clupea pallasii Clupea sardinacaroli Clupea sulcata Herrings are small, oily fish of the genus Clupea found in the shallow, temperate waters of the North Atlantic... For other uses, see Spoon (disambiguation). ... A brass thumbtack A thumbtack (known as a drawing-pin in the UK, India, Australia and New Zealand) is a short nail or pin with a large, slightly rounded head made of metal which is used to fasten documents to a background for public display and which can easily be... Jam from berries Jam (also known as jelly or preserves) is a type of sweet spread or condiment made with fruits or sometimes vegetables, sugar, and sometimes pectin if the fruits natural pectin content is insufficient to produce a thick product. ... Bristol Stool Chart The Bristol Stool Form Scale or Bristol Stool Chart is a classification of the form, that is appearance in a toilet, of feces into seven groups. ... The oldest Kabuki theatre in Japan: the Minamiza in Kyoto The Kabukiza in Ginza is one of Tokyos leading kabuki theaters. ... This article is about the condiment. ... Combatants British Army Jacobites Commanders John Cope Charles Edward Stuart Strength ca. ... For other uses, see Opera (disambiguation). ... The Hashashin (also Hashishin, Hashashiyyin or Assassins) were a religious sect of Ismaili Shiites from the Nizari sub-sect originating from post-Islamic Persia. ... Assassin and Assassins redirect here. ... Age of consent laws Worldwide While the phrase age of consent typically does not appear in legal statutes,[1] when used with reference to criminal law the age of consent is the minimum age at which a person is considered to be capable of legally giving informed consent to any... This article is about the prepared meat. ... For the city named after him, see Ho Chi Minh City. ... For other uses, see Kelvin (disambiguation). ... Tolkien redirects here. ...

Although much of his humour deals with sensitive issues, with special emphasis on religion, it is generally not intended as mean-spirited or rude. Instead, Izzard focuses on the creative possibilities of thinking through absurd situations in real time. He also turns much of the attention on himself and his personality, including his cross-dressing ("it is my manifest destiny to wear a dress on all seven continents"). Contemporary pop culture (Harry Potter, Star Wars, etc.), is also a frequent subject, brought up both to critique its weaknesses and as to enhance his anecdotes. This article is about the Harry Potter series of novels. ... This article is about the series. ...

His bent towards the surreal, even went so far as to produce a sitcom called Cows in 1997 for channel 4, a live action comedy with actors dressed in cowsuits.^[6]

Transvestism

Eddie Izzard performing Sexie

Izzard describes himself as an "executive" or "action" transvestite, as "a male tomboy" or "male lesbian" rather than a "weirdo" transvestite (he cites J. Edgar Hoover as an example of the latter). He regularly cross-dresses both on and off stage and makes it clear that cross-dressing is, for him, not a sexual thing — he simply enjoys wearing make-up and clothing which is traditionally perceived in the West as female-only. He remarks in one of his shows, "Women wear what they want and so do I." According to Izzard, "Most transvestites fancy girls." He dismisses claims that he is homosexual, saying he is either a straight transvestite or a "male lesbian". He has also described himself as "a lesbian trapped in a man's body," but this is not generally taken to mean that he actually identifies as a transgender lesbian. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Cover of the Sexie UK DVD release. ... This article deals with the history of the word transvestite. For information about cross-dressing, see there. ... For other uses, see Tomboy (disambiguation). ... John Edgar Hoover (January 1, 1895 – May 2, 1972), known popularly as J. Edgar Hoover, was the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States. ... This articles is about cross-dressing in general, that is the act of wearing the clothing of another gender for any reason. ... Since its coinage, the word homosexuality has acquired multiple meanings. ... Heterosexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by esthetic attraction, romantic love or sexual desire exclusively for members of the opposite sex or gender, contrasted with homosexuality and distinguished from bisexuality and asexuality. ... This article is about same-sex desire and sexuality among women. ... This article is about same-sex desire and sexuality among women. ...

Often describing his "breast envy," Izzard, after shooting the film The Avengers, occasionally wears a pair of false breasts, reputedly modeled upon co-star Uma Thurman's own breasts. These had been intended for Thurman's body double to use. The Avengers is a 1998 film based on the British cult television series of the same name from the 1960s. ... Uma Karuna Thurman (born April 29, 1970) is an Academy Award-nominated American actress. ...

Campaigning

Izzard has engaged in campaigning work. He is especially well-known as a pro-European Union campaigner supporting the further integration of the UK into the Union. In May 2005 he appeared on the BBC's political debate show Question Time, describing himself as a 'British-European', comparing this to other cultural identities such as 'African-American'. As part of his integration campaigning, he was one of the first people to spend a euro in London. This pan-European approach has influenced his work: he regularly performs in French, an acquired language, and occasionally in German, in addition to English. Question Time is a topical debate television programme in the United Kingdom, based on Any Questions?. It is currently shown on BBC One at 22:35 on Thursdays, and typically features politicians from the three major political parties and other public figures who answer questions put to them by the... For other uses, see Euro (disambiguation). ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

In July 2003, Izzard was made an honorary Doctor of Letters by the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England for "pro-Europe campaigning", "his contribution to promoting modern languages and tolerance of other cultures and lifestyles" and for having "transcended national barriers" with his humour^[7]. Doctor of Letters (Latin: Litterarum doctor; D.Litt. ... UEA redirects here. ... This article is about the English city. ...

He has also campaigned unsuccessfully against the closure of the departments of Drama and Languages, Linguistics and Translation at the University of East Anglia.

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On July 20, 2006, he received an honorary doctorate in Letters from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Sheffield,^[8] where he spent one year on an Accounting and Financial Management course in the early 80s. During his time at the University he established the now-defunct Alternative Productions Society in the Union of Students with the aim of promoting fringe-based arts. is the 201st day of the year (202nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The University of Sheffield is a research university, located in Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England. ...

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Critical reception

On March 18, 2007, Izzard was listed as number 3 of the 100 Greatest Comedians as part of Channel 4's ongoing 100 Greatest... series. In a 2005 poll to find The Comedian's Comedian, Izzard was voted amongst the top 20 greatest comedy acts ever by fellow comedians and comedy insiders. He was number 75 in Comedy Central's 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time. During the 1999 television special It's... the Monty Python Story,^[9] which Izzard hosted, John Cleese said Izzard was the "Lost Python"; Izzard furthered that idea via his substitution for the late Graham Chapman in public performance of Python material with the rest of the original members of the troupe. In 2008, Izzard received the James Joyce Award of the Literary and Historical Society. is the 77th day of the year (78th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel in the United States. ... Cleese redirects here. ... Dr. Graham Arthur Chapman (January 8, 1941 – October 4, 1989) was an English comedian, actor, writer, physician and one of the six members of the Monty Python comedy troupe. ...   The Literary and Historical Society (L&H) is University College Dublins oldest debating society and the official College Debating Union. ...

Discography and appearances

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See also

• Cross-dressing in film and television

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References

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External links

• Official site
• Official biography
• Eddie Izzard at MySpace
• Head Over Heels: Intrepid Media review of early shows on DVD
• BBC America - Eddie Izzard
• Eddie Izzard at the Internet Movie Database
• The Cake or Death Site

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Interviews and articles

• Izzard interviewed by Ginny Dougary - The Times, February 17, 2000
• Interview with Izzard - The Observer, October 3, 2004
• Ruby Wax Show - transcript of Izzard and Ewan McGregor as dinner guests with Ruby Wax.
• It's stupid and I love it - the Goon Show and me - The Guardian, February 14, 2005.
• Izzard interviewed by Bono - The Independent, 16 May 2006
• Performance Working in the Theatre seminar video at the American Theatre Wing, April 2003
• Audio Interview with Eddie Izzard - By Wolfgang Blau (a.k.a. Harrer) and Alysa Selene, ZDF Germany