Alan Graham Carr, commonly known as Alan Graham, is an English comedian, broadcaster and writer.
He had his breakthrough in 2001 when he won the City Life Newcomer of the Year award and the BBC New Comedy Award.
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- Full name: Alan Graham Carr
- Stage Name: Alan Graham
- Date of birth: June 14, 1976
- Age: 48 years old
- Place of birth: Weymouth, UK
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Height: 1.78
- Parents: Graham Carr and Christine Carr.
- Siblings: Gary Carr.
- Spouse: Paul Drayton
- Children: None
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net worth: £10 million
Early life and education
Alan Graham Carr was born in Weymouth, United Kingdom, on June 14, 1976. He was raised by his parents Graham Carr and Christine Carr.
Carr grew up with a sibling named Gary Carr. Carr attended Weston Favell School in Northampton and later graduated from Middlesex University. He is English and Christian.
Career
Alan Carr is a renowned English comedian, broadcaster and writer who has achieved enormous success in stand-up comedy, television and radio over the past two decades.
Carr’s breakthrough came in 2001 when he won the City Life Newcomer of the Year award and the prestigious BBC New Comedy Award, launching his comedy career on a solid footing.
Before gaining national recognition, Carr honed his skills at the Manchester Comedy Troupe, where his unique sense of humour and impressive stage presence began to attract a loyal following.
This grassroots success paved the way for Carr’s big break when he was chosen to co-host Channel 4’s popular entertainment show “The Friday Night Project” alongside comedian Justin Lee Collins.
The show ran successfully for four seasons from 2006 to 2009, significantly raising Carr’s profile and cementing his status as one of the UK’s rising comedy stars.
Capitalizing on his growing popularity, Carr launched his own short-lived variety show called “Alan Carr’s Celebrity Ding Dong” in 2008. The show featured the comedian interviewing high-profile celebrity guests.
Awards and nominations
- City Life’s Newcomer of the Year
- BBC New Comedy Awards
- BAFTA Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance (2013 – Winner, 2012 & 2008 – Nominees)
- National Television Awards
- Favorite Talk Show Host (2015 – Winner)
- Favorite Entertainment Host (2008 & 2013 – Nominated)
- Favorite Talk Show (2012 – Winner)
- British Comedy Awards
- Best Comedy Entertainment (Nominated)
- Best Male Comedy Breakthrough Artist (Nominated)
- Best Live Stand-Up (Nominated)
Social media
- Instagram Username: @chattyman
Personal life
Alan Carr is currently single. He was married to Paul Drayton for three years, but they announced their separation in January 2022.
In 2023, Carr was seen dating a hairstylist named Callum Heslop, but there have been no further updates on their relationship since. Furthermore, Alan Carr does not have any biological children.
List of movies played
- Changing Ends (2023–2024) as Alan Carr
- Silly Animals (2021) as Gary the Dog (voice)
- Meet the Richardson Family (2020–2021) as Alan Carr
- Comic Relief: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Yet Again (2019) as Colin Firth
- Hollyoaks (2018) as Alan Carr
- National Treasure (2016) as Alan Carr
- Take That & Fake That: Happy Now (2011) as himself.
- Nativity! (2009) as a Critic
- Lead Balloon (2007) as Darryl Pinkton (voice)
- Friday Night Project (2006–2009) as Co-host
- Alan Carr’s Celebrity Ding Dong (2007–2009) as Host
- Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009–2016) as Presenter
Alan Carr has not appeared in many films but has appeared in a few music videos.
Net worth
Alan Carr, a famous British comedian, broadcaster and writer, is estimated to have amassed a considerable net worth of around £10 million.
This impressive financial status comes from his successful and diverse career, which includes stand-up comedy, television hosting and writing.
