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Felix Dexter
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| Born | 26 July 1961 Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla
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| Died | 18 October 2013 (aged 52) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, writer |
| Known for | The Real McCoy |
Felix Dexter (born July 26, 1961 – died October 18, 2013) was a talented British actor, comedian, and writer. He was born in Saint Kitts, an island in the Caribbean.
Early Life and Career Start
Felix Dexter was born in Saint Kitts, which was a British colony at the time. When he was seven years old, he moved to Surrey, England, with his family.
He first studied law at University College London. He even started training to become a barrister. However, he soon decided to follow his passion for comedy instead.
Felix began his comedy career by performing at late-night comedy clubs. These included famous places like Jongleurs club and The Comedy Store (London) in London. His talent quickly got noticed.
He was then hired to join the cast of a BBC TV sketch show called The Real McCoy. This show featured black and Asian performers. It was first based on a stage show that Felix had performed at the Hackney Empire Theatre.
Television Roles
After The Real McCoy, Felix Dexter continued to work in television. He had his own pilot sketch show called Felix Dexter On TV in 1995. He also wrote and starred in a sitcom pilot named Douglas in 1996. Even though these shows were well-received, they were not made into full series.
Felix became a familiar face on popular TV shows. He appeared on Have I Got News For You in 1996. Later, he became a regular performer on the comedy show The Fast Show.
He also played Omar in the sitcom Citizen Khan, which started in 2012. Omar was a Muslim character who worked at a mosque in Birmingham. Felix also appeared in Absolutely Fabulous as John, who was the father of Saffron's baby.
Besides live-action roles, Felix Dexter also used his voice for cartoons. He voiced the character Francis in Crapston Villas. This was an animated sitcom for adults made in the 1990s.
Radio Work
Felix Dexter was also active on BBC Radio 4. He was part of the funny spoof radio show Down the Line. He also appeared on The Simon Day Show.
He starred in a radio play based on Delete This at Your Peril. This was part of The Bob Servant Emails series, written by Neil Forsyth.
His Passing
Felix Dexter passed away on October 18, 2013. He had been suffering from a serious illness.
To honor him, BBC Two television broadcast a special program. It was called Respect: A Felix Dexter Special and aired on November 17, 2013. This show featured many tributes from his friends and colleagues. His fellow cast members from BBC Radio 4's Down the Line also aired a special episode. It was titled A Tribute to Felix Dexter and aired on December 23, 2013.
Legacy
In 2014, after his death, Felix Dexter received a special award. He was given the Edric Connor Inspiration Award by Screen Nation. This award recognized his great contributions and inspiring career.
