Russell Howard

Russell Howard
Howard in 2017
Born (1980-03-23) 23 March 1980
Bath, England
EducationUWE Bristol (BA (Hons))
Spouse
Cerys Morgan
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(m. 2019)​
Children2
Comedy career
Years active1999–present
MediumStand-up, television, radio
Genres
Websiterussell-howard.co.uk

Russell Howard (born 23 March 1980) is an English comedian, television presenter, radio presenter and actor. He has hosted his own television shows, Russell Howard's Good News and The Russell Howard Hour, and appeared on the topical panel TV show Mock the Week. He won "Best Compère" at the 2006 Chortle Awards and was nominated for an Edinburgh Comedy Award for his 2006 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show. Howard has cited comedians Lee Evans, Richard Pryor, and Frank Skinner as influences.