Graham William Walker, better known by his stage name Graham Norton, is a talented and acclaimed Irish entertainer.
Through his roles as a comedian, actor, author and television presenter, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the UK entertainment industry.
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- Full name: Graham William Walker
- Stage Name: Graham Norton
- Date of birth: April 4, 1963
- Age: 61 years old
- Place of birth: Clondalkin, Ireland
- Nationality: Irish
- Occupation: Comedian and Actor
- Height: 1.73m
- Parents: Rhoda Walker and Billy Walker.
- Siblings: Paula Giles
- Spouse: Jonathan McLeod
- Children: None
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: £30 million.
Early life and education
Graham William Walker was born on 4 April 1963 in Clondalkin, Ireland. He was raised by his parents, Rhoda Walker and Billy Walker. Graham grew up with his older sister, Paula Giles.
Graham received his early education at Bandon Grammar School in County Cork before attending University College Cork. His ethnicity is Irish, although his religion is not stated.
Career
Norton’s early career included a controversial comedy act playing Mother Teresa at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which attracted media attention.
In the early 1990s, he appeared regularly as a comedian and panelist on BBC Radio 4’s “Loose Ends.” Norton was also an early success on the newly launched Channel 5 in the UK, winning a temporary gig as a late-night chat show host.
In 1996, Norton played Father Noel Furlong in several episodes of the popular Channel 4 series Father Ted. This early success led to Norton moving to Channel 4 in 1998 to host his own chat shows, including the weekly show “So Graham Norton” and the daily show “V Graham Norton”. During this time, Norton’s persona as a sly, insinuating comedian was fully developed.
Norton’s television career in the UK has brought him considerable recognition, including being listed as one of the 1,000 funniest people in British comedy in 2003 and being named the most powerful person in television comedy by the Radio Times in 2004.
However, he also faced controversy in 2004 when he made an insensitive joke on a Channel 4 show about the recent death of Bee Gees singer Maurice Gibb, leading to complaints and an apology from the channel.
Awards and nominations
- BAFTA Television Awards
- British Comedy Awards
- National Television Awards
- Royal Television Society Awards
- Rockie Award
Social media
- Instagram Name: @grahnort
- Facebook name: The Graham Norton Show
Personal life
Graham Norton, the famous TV personality, married his long-term partner Jonathan McLeod in July 2022. The couple had been in a relationship for many years and decided to take their relationship to the next level by exchanging vows.
While Graham Norton and Jonathan McLeod have yet to welcome any children, they are said to be living a happy and fulfilling life together. The two have chosen to focus on their relationship and cherish the time they spend together.
List of movies played
- Another Gay Movie (2006)
- I Can Never Be Your Woman (2007)
- Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020) – vocals
- Great (various roles)
- Hold (2022)
- Write Credit
- Television:
- Hold (2022)
- The Bigger Picture (2005-2006)
- The Graham Norton Effect (2004)
- V Graham Norton (2002-2003)
- If Graham Norton (2002)
- So, Graham Norton (1998-2002)
Net worth
Graham Norton, a famous Irish comedian, actor, author and television presenter, is estimated to have an impressive net worth of around £30 million.
This huge fortune is mainly thanks to his extremely successful career spanning many entertainment fields.
