Matt Lucas: Biography, Facts and Career
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Matthew Richard Lucas (born 5 March 1974) is an English actor, comedian, writer and television host. He is best known for his work with David Walliams on the BBC sketch comedy series Little Britain (2003–2006) and Come Fly with Me (2010–2011). Lucas first came to prominence on the comedy panel show Shooting Stars, in which he portrayed scorekeeper George Dawes from 1995 to 2009. From 2015 to 2017, he portrayed the role of Nardole in the BBC series Doctor Who. He has also appeared in films, including Astro Boy (2009), Alice in Wonderland (2010), Bridesmaids, Gnomeo & Juliet (both 2011), Small Apartments (2012), Paddington (2014), Wonka (2023) and Gladiator II (2024). Lucas presented the baking competition show The Great British Bake Off, alongside Noel Fielding, from 2020 to 2023. In 2026, Lucas was revealed as the Masked Band's lead singer "Emperor Penguin", and joined as a guest panellist on The Masked Singer UK.
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- Full name: Matt Lucas
- Born: 1974-03-05
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q317251
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Who is Matt Lucas?
Matthew Richard Lucas (born 5 March 1974) is an English actor, comedian, writer and television host.
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Matt Lucas is United Kingdom.
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Matt Lucas was born on 1974-03-05.
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