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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / screenwriter / stand-up comedian / television presenter / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Huddersfield
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.adilray.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/adilray
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adil%20Ray
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.