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Adil Ray was born on April 26, 1974 in Birmingham, United Kingdom and is credited as a screenwriter, stand-up comedian and television presenter. As of 2026, Adil Ray is 52 years old. Education on record includes University of Huddersfield. Listed accolades include Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
My Take
Adil Ray is the kind of comedian I deeply respect because he uses laughter to say something true. Born in Birmingham and trained at Huddersfield, he climbed through radio before creating, writing, and starring in Citizen Khan, a BBC sitcom that found warmth and humor in British Muslim life. That triple role took real nerve, and the show's longevity proved the gamble worked. These days he anchors morning television and wears an OBE for his contribution. What stays with me is his willingness to turn cultural friction into shared comedy, his Birmingham warmth softening every sharp observation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Adil Ray
- Name (Japanese)
- アディル・レイ
- Reading
- あでぃる・れい
- Born
- April 26, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
- Origin
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- comedian / screenwriter / stand-up comedian / television presenter / television actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Huddersfield
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.adilray.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/adilray
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adil%20Ray
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4682812
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Adil Ray born?
Born April 26, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Adil Ray from?
Adil Ray is from Birmingham, United Kingdom.
What does Adil Ray do?
Adil Ray works as comedian, screenwriter, stand-up comedian, television presenter, television actor.
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