Eddie Izzard Biography
Eddie Izzard, whose full name is Edward John Izzard, is a beloved British comedian known for his unique comedic style characterized by whimsical monologues and self-referential pantomime. In addition to his stand-up career, Eddie has appeared in various films and television series. He starred in The Riches (2007–2008) and has featured in movies including Ocean’s Twelve (2004), Ocean’s Thirteen (2007), Valkyrie (2008), Absolutely Anything (2015), and Six Minutes to Midnight (2020). Eddie has also lent his voice to films such as Five Children and It (2004), The Wild (2006), The Lego Batman Movie (2017), and the Netflix series Green Eggs and Ham (2019).
Eddie Izzard Age
Izzard was born on February 7, 1962, in Aden, Aden Colony (now in Yemen). Eddie celebrates his birthday on February 7, every year. He is 62 years old as of 2024.
Eddie Izzard Height
Izzard stands at an approximate height of 6 feet and 2 inches.
Eddie Izzard Family
Izzard was born in Aden, which was part of the Aden Colony (now in Yemen), to English parents Dorothy Ella Izzard (1927–1968) and Harold John Michael Izzard (1928–2018). Eddie’s mother, Dorothy, worked as a midwife and nurse, while Harold was an accountant employed by British Petroleum in Aden at the time of Edward’s birth. His older brother, Mark, was born two years before his. Eddie was six years old when his mother passed away from cancer.
Eddie Izzard Wife
As of 2024, Eddie Izzard remains unmarried and has never been married. He is reportedly single. In the past, Eddie has been romantically linked with women like Sarah Townsend and Susie Church. Currently, He does not have any children.
Eddie Izzard’s Wife Sarah Townsend
Izzard was previously in a significant relationship with Sarah Louise Townsend/McGuinness, an Irish singer, producer, and director. They first met at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1989 through a mutual friend. Townsend was often speculated to be Eddie’s spouse from 1999 until they parted ways in 2002. Despite their separation, they maintained a close friendship.
Eddie Izzard’s Net Worth
Izzard has an estimated net worth of $20 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a comedian, actor, and activist.
Eddie Izzard Education
Izzard attended St John’s School in Newton, St Bede’s Prep School in Eastbourne, and Eastbourne College. He also pursued drama studies at the University of Sheffield.
Eddie Izzard Career
Izzard began experimenting with comedy during his university days alongside his friend Rob Ballard. They performed their act on the streets of London’s Covent Garden. After parting ways with Ballard, Eddie spent much of the early 1980s as a street performer across Europe and the United States. He developed his comedic style by engaging with the audience during solo escape acts. Eddie later transitioned his performances to stand-up comedy venues in Britain, debuting his routine at the Banana Cabaret in Balham, London.
1987 Eddie made his stage debut at the Comedy Store in London. He honed his comedic material throughout the 1980s and gained recognition for his improvisational skills in the early 1990s, including at his club, Raging Bull in Soho. His breakthrough came in 1991 with his “Raised by Wolves” routine at the televised Hysteria 3 AIDS benefit.
Eddie has achieved numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards for Dress to Kill, and a Tony Award nomination for his Broadway performance in A Day in the Death of Joe Egg. In 2009, despite no prior experience in long-distance running, he completed 43 marathons in 51 days for Sport Relief. In 2016, Eddie ran 27 marathons in 27 days in South Africa to honor Nelson Mandela, raising £1.35 million in the process.
Eddie Izzard Pronouns
Izzard identifies as genderfluid and describes himself as having characteristics that are partly masculine and partly feminine. He uses the term “transgender” broadly. When asked about his preferred pronouns in 2019, Eddie said he is comfortable with either “he” or “she”, depending on whether he is in a masculine (“boy mode”) or feminine (“girl mode”) presentation.
Eddie Izzard Movies And TV Shows
- The Secret Agent (1996) as Vladimir.
- Mystery Men (1999) as Tony P.
- Shadow of the Vampire
- Blueberry (2004) as Prosit.
- Ocean’s Twelve.
- Absolutely Anything.
- The Song of Names.
- Doctor Jekyll.
- Doctor Jekyll.
Eddie Izzard Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.