David Baddiel: Biography, Facts and Career
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David Lionel Baddiel (; born 28 May 1964) is an English comedian, presenter, screenwriter and author. He became known for his early work alongside Rob Newman in The Mary Whitehouse Experience and later for his comedy partnership with Frank Skinner. He has written the children's books The Parent Agency, The Person Controller, AniMalcolm, Birthday Boy, Head Kid, and The Taylor TurboChaser. He is also a lyricist on "Three Lions", a song that has been described as the de facto "anthem" of English football since 1996. In 2024, he filmed his trilogy of specials "Not The" at the Royal Court Theatre for Sky Arts in February. He also launched his podcast, "A Muslim and a Jew Go There" with Sayeeda Warsi, Baroness Warsi and filmed a travelogue with Hugh Dennis, "Two Men on a Bike" released in 2025.
Quick facts about David Baddiel
- Full name: David Baddiel
- Born: 1964-05-28
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q526242
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Who is David Baddiel?
David Lionel Baddiel (; born 28 May 1964) is an English comedian, presenter, screenwriter and author.
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David Baddiel is United States.
When was David Baddiel born?
David Baddiel was born on 1964-05-28.
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