Justin Lee Collins: Biography, Facts and Career

Justin Lee Collins (born 1974) is a former actor and radio and television presenter from Bristol, England. Collins began his career as a comedian in the 1990s when he was in his late teens. He then presented a number of UK TV shows. From 2003 to 2005, he hosted his own radio show on XFM. He was one of the duo presenting The Sunday Night Project (previously named The Friday Night Project), appearing alongside Alan Carr for Channel 4. He also hosted numerous specials on Channel 4 entitled 'Bring Back...', reuniting the cast and crew from shows and films such as Dallas, Star Wars, The A-Team, and Fame. He then took on challenges to become a Mexican wrestler, a surfer, a ballroom dancer, a ten-pin bowler, a high diver and a West End star. He later became a real West End star in Rock of Ages. In 2012, he was convicted of harassing ex-girlfriend, Anna Larke. Subsequently, he lost several television contracts, leading to a career hiatus. In 2014, Collins tried to return to UK screens, starring in the comedy horror feature film The Hatching alongside Thomas Turgoose and Andrew Potts. In 2015, he played a small role in the time-travel comedy Time Slips. He hosted an independent radio show on Fubar Radio until 2016, then presented the short lived football-themed magazine show, FanTV UK.

Quick facts about Justin Lee Collins

• Full name: Justin Lee Collins
• Born: 1974-07-28
• Nationality: United Kingdom
• Known as: Comedian
• Wikidata ID: Q6317816

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