Code | DS/UK/14574 |
Name | Henry; Sir; Lenny (29 August 1958); CBE; British stand-up comedian, actor, singer and presenter |
Variations of Name | Lenworth George Henry |
Dates | 29 August 1958 |
Gender | Male |
Place of Birth/Origin | Dudley, Worcestershire, England (born) |
Relationships | Son of Winston Jervis Henry and Winifred Louise Henry. Both were Jamaican immigrants to Great Britain before his birth Former spouse of Dawn French (comedian) |
Biography | Sir Lenny Henry CBE is a British stand-up comedian, actor, singer, writer and television presenter, known for co-founding the charity Comic Relief, and appearing in TV programmes including children's entertainment show Tiswas, sitcom Chef! and The Magicians for BBC One. He is currently the Chancellor of Birmingham City University. |