Adrian Edmondson facts for kids
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Edmondson in 2008
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| Birth name | Adrian Charles Edmondson |
| Born | 24 January 1957 Bradford, England |
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| Education | Pocklington School |
| Alma mater | University of Manchester |
| Years active | 1981–present |
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| Children | 3, including Ella and Beattie |
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Adrian Charles Edmondson (born 24 January 1957) is an English actor, comedian, musician, and writer. He became famous in the 1980s as part of a new wave of comedy. He often worked with his comedy partner, Rik Mayall.
Together, they starred in the popular TV shows The Young Ones and Bottom. Edmondson and Mayall also wrote Bottom and the movie Guest House Paradiso, which Edmondson also directed. He has also appeared in many other TV shows and movies, including EastEnders and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Besides acting, he is a musician who plays in bands and has written books for children.
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Early Life and Education
Adrian Edmondson was born in Bradford, England. He was the second of four children. His father was a teacher in the British Armed Forces, so his family moved around a lot. As a child, he lived in places like Cyprus, Bahrain, and Uganda.
From 1968 to 1975, Edmondson went to Pocklington School in Yorkshire. He later said he found the school's many rules to be a challenge. After finishing school, he studied drama at the University of Manchester. There, he met Rik Mayall, who would become his best friend and comedy partner. They graduated in 1978 and started their careers in comedy together.
Career in Comedy and Television
Comedy Beginnings with Rik Mayall
In the early 1980s, Edmondson and Mayall performed as a comedy duo called 20th Century Coyote. They became popular at The Comedy Store in London. They also joined a group of comedians at a club called The Comic Strip. This group included other future stars like French and Saunders.
The group's success led to a TV series called The Comic Strip Presents.... The show featured short comedy films. The first episode, "Five Go Mad in Dorset", was a funny take on Enid Blyton's Famous Five books, with Edmondson as one of the stars.
Famous TV Shows
The BBC saw how popular the comedians were and created the sitcom The Young Ones (1982–1984). Edmondson played Vyvyan Basterd, a punk student known for his wild and chaotic behaviour. The show was a huge hit.
In 1987, Edmondson, Mayall, and fellow comedian Nigel Planer starred in Filthy Rich & Catflap. It was a comedy about the world of show business.
One of their most famous shows was Bottom (1991–1995). Edmondson and Mayall co-wrote and starred in the series. It was about two silly and unsuccessful flatmates. The show was known for its slapstick comedy and became very popular. They also took the show on several successful stage tours across the UK.
Acting in Dramas and Other Shows
Edmondson is also known for his roles in drama series. From 2005 to 2008, he played Dr. Percy "Abra" Durant in the medical drama Holby City. He also appeared in the mystery series Jonathan Creek and the period drama Miss Austen Regrets.
In 2013, he showed off his cooking skills and won the TV competition Celebrity MasterChef. From 2019 to 2020, he played the character Daniel Cook in the popular soap opera EastEnders. He also had a role as Captain Peavey in the 2017 movie Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Music and Writing
The Bad Shepherds and Other Bands
Music has always been a big part of Edmondson's career. In the 1980s, he was part of a joke heavy metal band called Bad News with his friends from The Comic Strip. They released albums and even performed at the Monsters of Rock festival.
In 2008, he formed a folk-punk band called the Bad Shepherds. In this band, Edmondson sang and played instruments like the mandolin. They played punk rock songs on traditional folk instruments. The band toured and released three albums before they stopped playing together in 2016.
Writing for Adults and Children
Edmondson is also a writer. In 1995, he wrote his first novel, The Gobbler. He has also written books for children. His first children's book, Tilly and the Time Machine, was published in 2017. He published his autobiography, Berserker!, in 2023.
Personal Life
Edmondson married comedian and actress Jennifer Saunders on 11 May 1985. They have three daughters: Ella, who is a musician; Beattie, who is an actress; and Freya, who is a designer.
Selected Work
Film
- The Supergrass (1985)
- Guest House Paradiso (1999) - Also writer and director
- Blood (2012)
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)
- The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales... (2017) - Voice role
Television
- The Young Ones (1982–1984)
- The Comic Strip Presents... (1982–2012)
- Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987)
- Blackadder Goes Forth (1989)
- Bottom (1991–1995) - Also co-creator and writer
- Absolutely Fabulous (1992, 1994)
- Jonathan Creek (2003–2004)
- Holby City (2005–2008)
- War & Peace (2016)
- EastEnders (2019–2020)
- A Spy Among Friends (2022)
- 3 Body Problem (2024)
Images for kids
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Edmondson with the Bad Shepherds at the 2009 Cropredy Festival in Oxfordshire
See also
In Spanish: Adrian Edmonson para niños
