Andy Hamilton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Andy Hamilton |
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| Birth name | Andrew Neil Hamilton |
| Born | 28 May 1954 Fulham, London, England |
| Medium | Radio, television |
| Education | Downing College, Cambridge (BA) |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Genres | Political satire |
| Subject(s) | Politics |
| Spouse |
Libby Asher
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| Children | 3 |
| Notable works and roles | Old Harry's Game Outnumbered |
Andy Hamilton (born on 28 May 1954) is a well-known British comedian, writer, and actor. You might know him from TV shows, radio, or even as a voice in some popular children's cartoons! He's also a director and has written many funny scripts.
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Andy Hamilton's Early Life and Education
Andy Hamilton was born in Fulham, a part of West London, England. He went to Westminster City School, which was a special type of school called a grammar school back then. Later, he studied English at Downing College, Cambridge University. While at Cambridge, he was part of a comedy group called the Cambridge University Light Entertainment Society (CULES). This is where he started to show his talent for making people laugh!
His Career in Comedy and Entertainment
Andy Hamilton first became known for his comedy performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in the 1970s. This is a huge arts festival where many comedians get their start. Before joining the BBC in 1976, he worked at places like Harrods and the Post Office.
Radio and TV Appearances
Andy has done a lot of work on BBC Radio 4. He was part of shows like Week Ending and The News Huddlines. He's also a regular guest on popular comedy panel shows like Have I Got News for You, The News Quiz, and QI. These shows often involve comedians discussing current events in a funny way. He's also been a guest on I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, a very popular comedy game show.
On television, Andy helped create some famous comedy shows. He co-created Drop the Dead Donkey and the much-loved family comedy Outnumbered with his writing partner, Guy Jenkin.
Voice Acting Roles
You might have heard Andy's voice without even knowing it! He voices Dr Elephant, the friendly dentist, in the popular children's show Peppa Pig. He also voiced Captain Squid, the pirate, in Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom. Before that, he was the original voice of Bob Fish, another dentist, in the cartoon Bob and Margaret.
Old Harry's Game
Since 1995, Andy Hamilton has written and starred in the BBC Radio 4 sitcom Old Harry's Game. In this show, he plays the lead role of Satan, the ruler of Hell, but in a very funny and clever way.
Other Projects
In 2009, Andy presented a BBC Four TV series called It's Only a Theory with comedian Reginald D. Hunter. He also toured the UK with his stand-up comedy show called Hat of Doom in 2008. More recently, he had a radio series called Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers, where he shared funny stories and thoughts on topics like childhood and animals.
Personal Life
Andy Hamilton has a unique personal detail: he doesn't have a thumb on his right hand. He once joked on his radio show that it was removed when he was five by a surgeon who thought "symmetry was over-rated"!
He married Libby Asher in 1988, and they have three children together. Andy is also a big fan of Chelsea Football Club, a famous football team.
What He Has Written
Andy Hamilton is a very busy writer! He has written for many different TV shows, radio programs, and even films and books.
Television Shows He Wrote
- Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979)
- Shelley (1979)
- Who Dares Wins (1983)
- Alas Smith & Jones (1984)
- The Kit Curran Radio Show (1984)
- Drop the Dead Donkey (1990; he also co-created this show)
- Bob and Margaret (1998-2000)
- Bedtime (2001–2003)
- The Armstrong and Miller Show (2007)
- Outnumbered (2007–2014; co-written with Guy Jenkin)
- It's Only a Theory (2009)
- Ballot Monkeys (2015)
- Power Monkeys (2016)
- Kate & Koji (2020–present)
Radio Shows He Wrote
- The Million Pound Radio Show
- The News Huddlines
- Old Harry's Game (he created this show and stars in it)
- Trevor's World of Sport (radio version)
- Revolting People (he co-created this show)
- Week Ending
- Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers (2017)
Films He Wrote
- What We Did on Our Holiday (2014)
Books He Wrote
- The Thatcher Papers (1980)
- The Star Witness (2016)
