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My Take
Craig Ferguson is my favorite kind of clever, the host who treats spontaneity as a discipline. Born in Glasgow, he came to American late-night and threw out the script, building a talk show on improvisation, genuine curiosity, and a willingness to actually listen. His 2009 Peabody for the Desmond Tutu interview shows he could be substantive as easily as silly. What I value is the balance: a comedian smart enough to make warmth feel intelligent rather than saccharine. Add the immigrant grit of someone who crossed an ocean and earned American citizenship, and you get a performer whose flexibility and nerve quietly outclass flashier peers.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Craig Ferguson
- Name (Japanese)
- クレイグ・ファーガソン
- Reading
- くれいぐ・ふぁーがそん
- Born
- May 17, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
- Origin
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / film director / television presenter / novelist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Cumbernauld High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2009 Great Immigrants Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Craig Ferguson born?
Born May 17, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Craig Ferguson from?
Craig Ferguson is from Glasgow, United Kingdom.
What does Craig Ferguson do?
Craig Ferguson works as television actor, film actor, film director, television presenter, novelist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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.