Lenny HenryAKA:
Lenworth George Henry
Nationality:
English Birthdate:
08/29/1958 Birthplace:
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biography
This black British comic quickly rose to fame as a teenaged impressionist. The son of Jamaican immigrants, Lenny Henry started doing impersonations in his early teens, eventually winning the TV talent showcase "New Faces" in 1975. With his newfound fame, he went on to make guest appearances on popular comedies (i.e., "The Fosters") and children's shows (e.g., "TISWAS") before teaming with Tracey Ullman and David Copperfield for the variety show "Three of a Kind" (1981). Henry went on to headline a number of other variety series before eventually turning to character comedy. In 1984, he toured
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milestones
Year
Milestone
1971
Began doing impersonations at age 13 (date approximate)
1973
Entered an impersonation contest at a local club at age 15 (date approximate)
1975
Started professional career in comedy on British TV by competing in and winning the talent showcase, "New Faces"
Appeared on British TV sitcoms such as "The Fosters" and the children's show "TISWAS"
1981
Co-starred with Tracey Ullman and David Copperfield in the variety series "Three of a Kind"; also wrote material
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