David Walliams

Also known as David Edward Williams

David Edward Williams, known professionally as David Walliams, is an English actor, comedian, writer and television personality. He is best known for his work with Matt Lucas on the BBC sketch shows Little Britain (2003–2006) and Come Fly with Me (2010–2011), and for serving as a judge on Britain's Got Talent from 2012 to 2022. Walliams is also a successful children's author, with his books selling more than 50 million copies worldwide and being translated into 53 languages. Several have been adapted for television, in which he has also appeared.

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David Walliams is a British actor, comedian, writer, and novelist. Born in 1971, he is a male citizen of the United Kingdom who attended the University of Bristol. His professional career began in 1995, spanning fields that include acting, children's and young adult literature, television programs, and charity work. He is married to Lara Stone and has one child.

Walliams is the author of 79 works, including *The World’s Worst Children 3*, *World's Worst Children 2*, *Marmalade - the Orange Panda*, *The Queen's Orang-Utan*, and *The Midnight Gang*. He speaks and writes in English. In recognition of his contributions, he has received the award of Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Additionally, he has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and previously participated in competitive swimming.

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Born: 1971-08-20
Works: 79

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The World’s Worst Children 3
World's Worst Children 2
World's Worst Children 2
Marmalade - the Orange Panda
The Queen's Orang-Utan

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Banstead, Surrey, England, UK

David Edward Williams (born August 20, 1971), known professionally as David Walliams, is an English actor, comedian, writer, and television personality. He is best known for his work with Matt Lucas on the BBC sketch comedy series Little Britain (2003–2006) and Come Fly With Me (2010–2011). From 2012 to 2022, Walliams was a judge on the television talent show competition Britain's Got Talent on…

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FING! — Headmaster2027
Frankie Howerd’s 30 Funniest Moments — Self - Narrator2024
From Roger Moore with Love — Self2024
I Am Martin Parr — Self2024
My Happy Ending — Joey2023
Gangsta Granny Strikes Again — Mike2022
Red Riding Hood: After Ever After — Wolf2022
The Tiger Who Came to Tea — Narrator (voice)2022
Ant & Dec's Limitless Win — Self2022
Hansel & Gretel: After Ever After — The Troll2021

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Born: David Edward Williams , ( 1971-08-20 ) 20 August 1971 (age 54) , London, England
Alma mater: University of Bristol
Occupations: Actor comedian writer television personality
Years active: 1995–present
Notable work: See filmography and bibliography
Spouse: Lara Stone ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 16 May 2010</span>"}]]}'>2010 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 2015 )

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Instance of: human
Given name: David
Gender: male
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Place of birth: London
Spouse: Lara Stone
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Award: Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Field of work: activism
Sport: competitive swimming
Official website: www.worldofdavidwalliams.com
Image: David Walliams.JPG
Number of children: 1

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date of birth: 1971-08-20
Commons category: David Walliams
medical condition: bipolar disorder
start of work period: 1995-00-00
social media followers: 2325555

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David Edward Williams (born 20 August 1971), known professionally as David Walliams (/ˈwæljəmz/), is an English actor, comedian, writer and television personality. He is best known for his work with Matt Lucas on the BBC sketch shows Little Britain (2003–2006) and Come Fly with Me (2010–2011), and for serving as a judge on Britain's Got Talent from 2012 to 2022. Walliams is also a successful children's author, with his books selling more than 50 million copies worldwide and being translated into 53 languages. Several have been adapted for television, in which he has also appeared.

Walliams has written and starred in various television projects, including the sitcom Big School and the drama Partners in Crime. He has received multiple National Television Awards for his work on Britain's Got Talent. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2017 Birthday Honours for services to charity and the arts, and his charity work includes long‑distance swims for Sport Relief that raised millions of pounds.

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