Alan Davies

Alan Davies: Biography in Details

Who is Alan Davies?

Alan Davies is an English stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He has played the main role in the BBC mystery drama series Jonathan Creek since 1997.

Furthermore, he is the only permanent panelist on the BBC panel show QI since 2003, outlasting his colleagues Stephen Fry (2003–16) and Sandi Toksvig (2016–present) who took over after Fry’s exit.

Alan Davies: Age, Siblings, Parents, Ethnicity, Nationality

Alan was born in Loughton, England on 6th March 1966. He is the second of the three children of his parents. His other siblings include an elder brother and a younger sister.

His mother passed away when he was only six years old due to leukemia whereas his father worked as an accountant. However, he has not revealed their names yet.

His nationality is British and belongs to English ancestry.

Education, School/College University

Alan Davies attended Staples Road School in Loughton. After that, he moved on to Loughton College of Further Education where he gained four O-Levels and two A-Levels in Communications & Theatre Studies.

In 1988, he graduated in Drama & Theatre Studies from the University of Kent. Furthermore, he received an Honorary Doctorate from the university in 2003.

Alan Davies: Professional Life, Career

He landed his first job as a stand-up comedian, in 1988. The immensely talented comedian gained popularity very quickly. He was a popular figure in the stand-up arena and got the attention of the industry big names with his work in the ‘BAFTA’ Award-winning BBC production, ‘Jonathan Creek’, a mystery and crime series, which was first showcased in 1997.

Similarly, his stand-up show ‘Urban Trauma’ at the ‘Duchess Theatre’ became a super hit. Moreover, it became sold-out and was adapted for TV and even premiered on ‘BBC One in 1998.

From the late 1990s to 2002, Davies appeared in a radio sitcom ‘About a Dog’ and advertisements for the building society firm, ‘Abbey National’. In 2008, he appeared in ‘Hotel Babylon’, which was aired on ‘BBC One’.

Furthermore, in the ‘ITV’ series ‘Marple’, which was based on the works of the famous mystery writer Agatha Christie, Davies essayed the role of Superintendent Mallard. Also, in 2012, he organized a tour called ‘Life is Pain’ and performed at various locations across the United Kingdom.

Currently, Alan Davies is working on the second season of the ‘Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. The first season aired in June 2014. The talk show depicts a roundtable discussion with many comedians and is anchored by Davies.

Awards, Nominations

At the ‘Edinburgh Festival’ held in 1994, the comedian received the Critics Award for his stand-up comedy acts.

Furthermore, for his brilliant portrayal of the character Robert Gossage in the 2001 comedy film, ‘Bob and Rose’, he received the ‘Best Actor award at the ‘Monte Carlo TV Festival.

How much is the net worth of Alan Davies?

Davies has a net worth of around $1 million. However, his annual salary is currently under review.

His main source of income is acting, stand-up shows, and his own talk show. He bought Big Brother (2000) House diary room chair at an auction for £30,000.

Social Media

The popular actor, Alan does not have an Instagram account yet. But his official Facebook page has around 9.8k likes and his official Twitter account has 802k followers.

Alan Davies: Rumours, Controversies

Davies was allegedly involved in a brawl, where he reportedly bit the ear of a homeless man. A few sections of the media such as the ‘The Times’ and ‘Daily Telegraph’ had published the news about this fight.

In his defense, the comedian said that he was instigated by the vagrant.

What are the body measurements of Alan Davies?

Alan Davies stands at about 5 feet 11 inches or 178 cm and he weighs around 78 kg. Similarly, he has hazel-colored eyes and dark brown hair.

Facts/Trivia

• He is 55 years old as of 2021.
• His zodiac sign is Pisces.
• He entered Twitter in Jan 2009.
• Since 1988, he is active in the entertainment industry.

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