Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Matt Lucas

Role / Field:

Acclaimed British comedian, actor, and writer known for sketch comedy and stage work.

Born:

1974-03-05

Century / Era:

1974s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Matthew Richard Lucas (born 5 March 1974) is an English actor, comedian, writer, television host and singer. 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 in the BBC TV comedy series The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer and Shooting Stars. In the latter, he portrayed score-keeping baby George Dawes from 1995 to 2009.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

From 2015 to 2017, he played 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. On stage, Lucas has appeared as Monsieur Thénardier in the musical Les Misérables for the 25th anniversary concert at The O2 (2010), the long-running West End production (2011 and 2019), the All-Star Staged Concert (2019-20) and worldwide in the Arena Concert Spectacular (2025-26). He has also appeared in Taboo (2002), Prick Up Your Ears (2009), Me and My Girl...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

Contemporary Figures & Related Historical Timelines

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• Akram Khan (dancer) — Contemporary (Born in 1974) (1974): Pioneering English dancer and choreographer blending Kathak and contemporary forms.
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• Allan Nevins — Shared historical date (03-05 · Died) (1971): Pioneering American historian known for Civil War studies and business history.
• Alanis Morissette — Historical peer (Born in 1974) (1974): Iconic singer-songwriter known for raw emotion and confessional alt-rock anthems.
• Alex Jones — Historical peer (Born in 1974) (1974): American far-right commentator and prominent conspiracy theorist.
• Alberto Sordi — Historical peer (Died in 2003) (2003): Pillar of Italian Cinema, master of Commedia all'italiana comedy.
• Althea Gibson — Historical peer (Died in 2003) (2003): Pioneering American tennis and golf star who broke racial barriers in sports.
• Aaron Spelling — Historical peer (Died in 2006) (2006): Pioneering American producer of hit TV series like Dynasty and Beverly Hills, 90210.
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