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My Take
Miles Jupp embodies a very British strain of comedy I find irresistible: erudite, dry, and quietly devastating. Edinburgh-educated and sharp, he moves effortlessly from the gentle whimsy of Balamory's Archie to the venom of The Thick of It and the warmth of Rev. That tonal range is rare; most comedians find one register and stay there. He thrives on panel shows precisely because his wit feels improvised yet considered. I appreciate performers who can be both the smartest person in the room and entirely unshowy about it. Jupp is exactly that, and he's far better than his understated profile suggests.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Miles Jupp
- Name (Japanese)
- マイルス・ジャップ
- Reading
- まいるす・じゃっぷ
- Born
- September 8, 1979 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Goat
- Origin
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / actor / radio personality / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Edinburgh
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.milesjupp.co.uk/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles%20Jupp
Frequently asked questions
When was Miles Jupp born?
Born September 8, 1979 (age 46).
Where is Miles Jupp from?
Miles Jupp is from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
What does Miles Jupp do?
Miles Jupp works as comedian, actor, radio personality, film actor, stage 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.