Biography
Peter John Kay (born 2 July 1973) is one of the UK’s most prolific comedians, an entertainer in numerous television shows and films, and the author of three books.
The award-winning professional comedian is married to his wife, Susan Gargan, and has three children.
Their first child was named Charlie Micheal Kay, while the other two children are not well known as the world has yet to hear about them.
British actor
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| Full name: | Peter John Kay |
| Stage name: | Peter Kay |
| Born: | July 2, 1973 (age 51) |
| Place of birth: | Farnworth, United Kingdom |
| Nationality: | English |
| Height: | 1.73 meters |
| Parents: | Margaret Deirdre O’Neill, Michael John Kay |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Susan Gargan (married 2001) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Charlie Michael Kay |
| Job: | Actor • Comedian |
| Net worth: | 56 million US dollars |
Early life and education
Peter Kay was born and came into the world on July 2, 1973 in Bolton in Lancashire, England.
He was born to a couple; Deirdre O’Neill (mother) and the late Michael Kay (father), a designer. His mother, a relative of Irish descent and a devout Roman Catholic, raised Peter Kay with the same confidence after his father’s death.
He attended Saint Joseph RC High School and went on to study at the University of Liverpool, where he focused on Drama, Theatre Appreciation and English Literature. He then moved to the Aldephi Campus School of Media, Music and Performance at the University of Salford.
Peter Kay also received an honorary degree in Arts from the University of Salford in 2016 in recognition of his significant work in the Entertainment industry.
Career
Peter Kay has always been attractive and made people laugh since he was a child. He was essential to his academic performance at his school “The Wizard of Oz”. After school, Peter Kay worked in many different places, working at a warehouse, Bingo Hall, a rolling paper factory, a gas station, etc.
In 1996, he auditioned for the North West Comedian of the Year Awards, when he was still new to the industry and had little experience. He did well and won the award. After winning the audition, he began working as a low-budget professional comedian. It was through his parodies that he landed his first gig. He also won the Channel 4 competition “So You Think You Are Funny” in 1997.
Peter Kay was already famous after winning these challenges, but his acclaim increased widely after his first live video show in 2000 at the height of his popularity. He was also able to appear on various talk shows including Parkison, Friday Night With Jonathan Ross, etc. This also helped him gain mainstream recognition.
His first job was as a driver in the New Voices episode. He has also been a truck driver in the BBC comedy series, as well as in the Channel 4 satire series The Stalkers and many other shows. He has won many awards for his satire, including the British Screenwriting Award, the Banff Rockie Award, the BAFTA Television Award, the Golden Rose, etc.
Peter Kay’s first job was as a driver in the New Voices episode. He has also been a truck driver in the BBC parody show, as well as in Channel 4’s satire show The Squirrel and many others. He has won many awards for his parodies, including the British Screenwriting Award, the Banff Rockie Award, the BAFTA Television Award, the Golden Rose, and more.
Personal life
Despite being a comic wizard, Peter Kay hates doing live shows and prefers to spend his energy on his family. Peter Kay’s family includes his wife, Susan Gargan, and their three children.
His wife Susan Gargan and he met at a club in Bolton where Peter Kay was working on a nearby film set. They later married in 2006 after dating for three years.
Their first child, Charlie Michael Kay, was named after Peter Kay and Susan Gargan’s father. This implies that Charlie is Susan’s child while Peter Kay’s late father was Michael. They also have two other children who they have kept out of the public eye.
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Net worth
Peter Kay’s net worth is estimated to be $56 million and he is one of the best comedians in the UK.
