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Matt Lucas

A familiar face. A favorite credit.

Matt Lucas

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Born March 5, 1974Age 52

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The person behind the punchline

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Matt Lucas is a British comedian, actor and writer who co-created Little Britain and Come Fly with Me with David Walliams. Before those sketch series, he played scorekeeper George Dawes on Shooting Stars. His work with Walliams includes radio, television and stage versions of Little Britain.

Lucas has also played Nardole in Doctor Who and Tweedledee and Tweedledum in the Alice in Wonderland films. His stage work includes Thénardier in Les Misérables. He co-hosted The Great British Bake Off from 2020 to 2023, alongside continuing acting and writing projects.

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