Date of Birth: March 5, 1974
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Matthew Richard Lucas, known as Matt Lucas, is a British actor, comedian, writer, and television presenter. Born on March 5, 1974, in Paddington, London, he grew up in a Jewish family and attended Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School. Lucas is best known for his work on the BBC sketch comedy series “Little Britain” and “Come Fly With Me,” both of which he co-wrote and starred in alongside David Walliams. Lucas’s career began in the mid-1990s with his role as George Dawes, a giant baby, in the surreal comedy panel game show “Shooting Stars” hosted by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. He gained mainstream recognition for his characters in “Little Britain,” such as the cross-dressing Emily Howard and the abrasive Vicky Pollard. In addition to his television work, Lucas has appeared in various films, including “Alice in Wonderland” (2010) and its sequel “Alice Through the Looking Glass” (2016), where he played Tweedledee and Tweedledum. Aside from acting, Lucas has ventured into musical theatre, starring as Thenardier in the 25th Anniversary Concert of “Les Misérables” and later in the West End production. He also played the role of Thénardier in the 2019 film adaptation of “Les Misérables.” Lucas has been open about his personal life, including his struggles with alopecia, which he developed at the age of six. He has also been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, drawing from his own experiences as a gay man.
5 Interesting Facts about Matt Lucas
1. Matt Lucas lost all his hair when he was six years old due to alopecia.
2. He co-created and starred in the critically acclaimed sketch show “Little Britain.”
3. Lucas played the role of Tweedledee and Tweedledum in Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” and its sequel.
4. He has performed in various musical theatre productions, including “Les Misérables.”
5. Matt Lucas is an avid supporter of Arsenal Football Club.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Matt Lucas
1. “I think of myself as a comedian who can act. I think I’m a bit of a jack of all trades.”
2. “The most important thing for me is that I walk away from any experience feeling that I have learned something.”
3. “Comedy is a way of finding humanity in the most absurd situations and the most challenging times.”
4. “I think it’s important to be honest about who you are and where you come from, so people can understand you better.”
5. “I think the best comedy comes from real life, from the way people really are.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth Matt Lucas has achieved is approximately $10 million.
Children
As of now, Matt Lucas does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Matt Lucas on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0524197/
2. [Matt Lucas on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Lucas
3. [Matt Lucas on Twitter](https://twitter.com/RealMattLucas
4. [Little Britain on BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mw70
5. [Matt Lucas in “Les Misérables”](https://www.lesmis.com/uk/images/uploads/people/matt-lucas.jpg
