Lenny Henry

Biography

Sir Lenworth George Henry CBE, known as Lenny Henry, is a British comedian and actor born on August 29, 1958. He gained success as a stand-up comedian and impressionist in the late 1970s and early 1980s, becoming a regular cast member of Tiswas and Three of a Kind. He co-founded Comic Relief with Richard Curtis in 1985 and hosted The Magicians talent show, before transitioning to more serious acting roles.