DigitalSpy.co.uk – By Nick Levine, Entertainment Reporter
Ten Things You Never Knew About Eddie Izzard
Eddie Izzard is as strong-willed and tenacious as a three-legged Mountain Rescue dog. When his brother criticised his first Edinburgh show – “Hmm, not very good, is it?” – Eddie knuckled down and spent a decade honing his craft, reaping the benefits when his surreal, rambling stand up routines won Emmy, Perrier and Time Out gongs. His dedication to his acting career has paid off too: he’s currently earning rave reviews for his role in Virgin 1’s hotly-tipped US import The Riches. And, let’s be honest, there’s nothing diffident about a man who’s prepared to take to the streets in six-inch heels and an Emma Peel mini-skirt. Doesn’t Eddie’s hard work warrant a few moments of your attention? Read on for ten fascinating facts about the mirth-maker, thespian and self-proclaimed “action transvestite”.
1. Eddie was born in Aden, Yemen in 1962. His family moved to Northern Ireland when he was a toddler, before relocating to Wales and eventually Sussex.