Lenny Henry

Sir Lenny Henry is the kind of figure I deeply respect: a working-class kid from Dudley who turned stand-up comedy into a lifelong calling and ended up knighted for it. Comedy is the hardest craft to master, demanding both wit and warmth, and Henry has sustained both across decades. What strikes me is his refusal to coast; he went back to study at the Open University and kept reinventing himself as actor, singer, and presenter. I see him not just as an entertainer but as someone who treated laughter as serious, dignified work. His longevity and grace earn my genuine admiration.

Sir Lenworth George Henry (born 29 August 1958) is a British comedian, actor, presenter and writer. He gained success as a stand-up comedian and impressionist in the late 1970s and early 1980s, becoming a regular cast member of the children's entertainment show Tiswas and the sketch comedy show Three of a Kind.

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Name (English)

Lenny Henry

Name (Japanese)

レニー・ヘンリー

Reading

れにー・へんりー

Born

August 29, 1958 (age 67)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Virgo / Dog

Origin

Dudley, United Kingdom

Blood type

Private

Height

2 cm

Agency

Private

Occupation

television actor / film actor / comedian / singer / stage actor

Elementary school

Private

Junior high

Private

High school

Private

University

The Open University

Awards & achievements

• Commander of the Order of the British Empire
• Knight Bachelor

Spouse

Private

Children

Private

Parents

Private

Siblings

Private

Motto

Private

• Official sitehttps://lennyhenry.net
• Xhttps://x.com/LennyHenry
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenny%20Henry

Tags

• television actor
• film actor
• comedian

Last updated

2026-06-02

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