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Josephine Grace Brand (born 23 July 1957) is an English comedian, presenter, actress and writer. Starting her entertainment career with a move from psychiatric nursing to the alternative comedy stand-up scene and early performances on Saturday Live, she went on to appear on The Brain Drain, Channel 4's Jo Brand Through the Cakehole, Getting On and various television appearances including as a regular guest on QI, Have I Got News for You and Would I Lie to You?. She also makes regular appearances on BBC Radio 4 in programmes such as The News Quiz and Just a Minute. Since 2014 she has been the presenter of The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice. In 2003, Brand was listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy.

Quick facts about Jo Brand

  • Full name: Jo Brand
  • Born: 1957-07-23
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q3395525

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Who is Jo Brand?

Josephine Grace Brand (born 23 July 1957) is an English comedian, presenter, actress and writer.

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Jo Brand is United Kingdom.

When was Jo Brand born?

Jo Brand was born on 1957-07-23.

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