Began doing impersonations at age 13 (date approximate)

Entered an impersonation contest at a local club at age 15 (date approximate)

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"

Co-starred with Tracey Ullman and David Copperfield in the variety series "Three of a Kind"; also wrote material

Co-starred in series "OTT"

Hosted his own show, "The Lenny Henry Show"

Recorded first comedy album, "Stand Up-Get Down"

Toured England with "Stand Up-Get Down" show

Second national tour with "The Totally Fierce Tour"

Formed Crucial Films

Appeared in the TV series "Lenny Henry Tonight"

Feature film debut, "The Suicide Club"

Starred in the comedy series "The Lenny Henry Show"

Wrote and starred in the concert film "Lenny Live/Lenny Henry Live and Unleashed"

US film debut, "True Identity"

Played the Genie in the children's film "Bernard and the Genie" (released on video in the USA)

Starred for three seasons in the British sitcom "Chef!"

Had lead in BBC-1's sitcom "Hope & Glory"