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Matt Lucas Biography

Matthew Richard Lucas is a British actor, comedian, writer, and television presenter. He was born on March 5, 1974 in the United Kingdom. His collaboration with David Walliams on the sketch comedy series Little Britain (2003–2006, 2020) and Come Fly With Me on the BBC earned him probably the most notoriety (2010–2011). In the British television series Doctor Who, Lucas played the character of Nardole (2015–2017). In addition to that, he has made appearances in a number of movies, such as “Alice in Wonderland” (2010), “Bridesmaids” (2011), “Small Apartments” (2012), and “Paddington” (2014). Alongside Noel Fielding, Lucas has been a presenter on The Great British Bake Off since the year 2020.

Early life

Matthew Richard Lucas was born on March 5, 1974 in the Paddington neighborhood of London. He is the son of Diana (née Williams; born 1945) and John Stanley Lucas, who had a chauffeuring business. His mother’s maiden name was Williams (1944–1996). His family was Jewish, and just prior to the start of World War II, members of his mother’s family were forced to flee Nazi Germany. Since he was a toddler, he has suffered from alopecia, and at the age of six, he lost all of his hair. At the age of 52, Lucas’s father suffered a heart attack and passed away when Lucas was 22 years old.

Lucas received his primary and secondary education in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire at Aylward Primary School and Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School, the latter of which was also attended by the comedians David Baddiel and Sacha Baron Cohen. Even though he attended the University of Bristol for his drama studies between 1992 to 1995, he did not end up graduating with a degree. ] He also participated in the National Youth Theatre, which is where he first became acquainted with his future co-worker David Walliams.

Comedy and acting career 

In 1992, “The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer” and “Shooting Stars” marked the beginning of Matt Lucas’s early career. He debuted in these films alongside Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. As a result of the latter, he became famous for telling jokes while disguised as a baby on stage.

The first time he collaborated with David Walliams was in 1996 on the project “Mash and Peas.” Subsequently, he worked with Walliams once more in 1999 on the projects “Sir Bernard’s Stately Homes” and “Rock Profile.” The following year, in 2003, they came together to create the show ‘Little Britain,’ in which Lucas portrayed a number of comedic characters, such as the needlessly wheelchair-bound Andy Pipkin, the Welsh homosexual Daffyd Thomas, the abusive Fat Fighters leader Marjorie Dawes, and the quick-talking Bristol chav Vicky Pollard.

He had a small part in the 2004 film “Shaun of the Dead,” which starred Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, among other actors. On addition to that, you may have seen him in an episode of “Gavin & Stacey.” In 2005, he made his debut in the television drama “Casanova” created by Russell T. Davies. That same year, he also provided his voice for “King Arthur’s Disasters.” In the 2006 adaptation of “The Wind in the Willows” for television, he played the role of Mr. Toad. In the course of Comic Relief in 2007, he collaborated with Peter Kay, in character as his “Little Britain” character Andy Pipkin, to record a cover of “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers.

In 2009, he made an appearance in the television series “Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire,” which was broadcast on Comedy Central. In the 2010 version of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, and Helena Bonham Carter, he played the roles of both Tweedledee and Tweedledum. In addition to that, he was a cast member in the production of “Les Misérables” that took place at the O2 Arena in London. His comic radio show was called “And the Winner Is.”

In the same year, he worked with David Walliams once more on a new comic sketch show that was named “Come Fly With Me.” In 2011, his voice was featured in the film “Gnomeo and Juliet,” and he also had a brief role in the film “Bridesmaids,” starring with Kristen Wiig.

On the Australian game show known as Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation in the year 2012, he appeared as a guest. Along with the debut of his radio show, he also presented the first episode of his show on BBC One called “The Matt Lucas Awards.” In the comedy film “Small Apartments,” which was released in 2013, he has a starring role alongside Billy Crystal, Johnny Knoxville, Juno Temple, and Rebel Wilson.

Personal life 

The Karen Morris Memorial Trust is a charity in the United Kingdom that helps leukemia patients and their families. Lucas is a patron of the organization. He made an appearance on the celebrity edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in April of 2003. This brought in £62,500 in donations for the organization.

Lucas is gay. At the age of seven, he had his first sexual orientation question. In December of 2006, he and Kevin McGee became partners in a civil partnership during a ceremony that took place in the heart of London. Courtney Love, Elton John, and Barbara Windsor were among those who were present. Neil Tennant was also there. In 2008, following their separation, they petitioned the High Court to have their civil partnership terminated.

Lucas was brought up with a Jewish upbringing, yet he has defined himself differently as both an agnostic and a “pretty secular Jew.” On the episode that aired on the 16th of June 2022 of “Who Do You Think You Are?,” Lucas was the person being interviewed. and came to the sad realization that a significant number of his grandmother’s cousins had been murdered during the Holocaust. Werner Goldschmidt, a cousin of his grandmother, rented an apartment from Otto Frank in Amsterdam in 1942, and he and the Frank family were living together at the time that they went into hiding. Lucas was able to become a naturalized German citizen in 2021 and acquire his Certificate of Naturalization from the German consulate. This occurred 83 years after Lucas’s grandmother had fled Berlin.

His favorite team is Arsenal.

Lucas lived in West Hollywood with his Bridesmaids co-star Rebel Wilson from 2012 until 2015, during which time they were married.

AST FACTS

• Alopecia caused him to lose all of his hair when he was 6 years old.
• Attending the same boarding school as Sacha Baron Cohen, who was a classmate of Lucas’s older brother during their time there.
• When they were both students at the National Youth Theater, David Walliams and I were longtime comedy collaborators (which also boasts alumni such as Helen Mirren and Daniel Craig)
• In 1995, the couple made their first appearance on stage together at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
• Little Britain was initially produced for BBC 4 Radio in 2001, then for BBC television in 2003, and finally for HBO (as Little Britain USA) in 2008. Lucas and Walliams co-created the show.
• Participated in a ceremony in December 2006 to form a civil partnership with Kevin McGee; the ceremony was attended by visitors such as Elton John and Courtney Love; the relationship was formally dissolved in October 2008 due to legal complications.