Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard is a British comedian, actor, and political activist known for groundbreaking stand-up comedy and for performing multilingual shows across Europe. Born in Aden and raised in Wales and Northern Ireland, Izzard studied at the University of Sheffield. Izzard's stand-up specials — including Dress to Kill, Glorious, and Force Majeure — are considered among the finest in modern comedy. As an actor, credits include Ocean's Twelve, Valkyrie, Victoria & Abdul, and Hannibal. On stage, Izzard has performed in the West End in productions including A Day in the Death of Joe Egg and Great Expectations. Izzard has also completed extraordinary endurance challenges, including running 43 marathons in 51 days for charity. As an audiobook narrator, Izzard brings a unique combination of intellectual wit, surreal humour, and emotional depth. Izzard's narration style is conversational and distinctive — the same discursive, intelligent delivery that characterises the best stand-up work. For listeners who enjoy narration with genuine personality and intelligence, Eddie Izzard is a distinctive and engaging choice.