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Paul Whitehouse is a comedian, screenwriter and television actor, born on May 17, 1958 in Stanleytown, United Kingdom. As of 2026, Paul Whitehouse is 68 years old. Education on record includes University of East Anglia.
My Take
Whitehouse is, to me, a comedian's comedian. What strikes me most is his range on The Fast Show, conjuring an entire roster of vivid characters who lived only as long as a sketch. The fact databases list him as American, but he is proudly Welsh, and that working-class wit shows in his work. I admire that his real biography stays largely private while his collaborations, especially the enduring partnership with Harry Enfield, do the talking. Longevity in comedy alongside the same partner is rare and telling. He chose craft over celebrity, and I respect performers who let the laughter, not the limelight, define them.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paul Whitehouse
- Name (Japanese)
- ポール・ホワイトハウス
- Reading
- ぽーる・ほわいとはうす
- Born
- May 17, 1958 (age 68)
- Origin
- Stanleytown, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- comedian / actor / screenwriter / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
2. Background
- University
- University of East Anglia
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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 Paul Whitehouse born?
Born May 17, 1958 (age 68).
Where is Paul Whitehouse from?
Paul Whitehouse is from Stanleytown, United Kingdom.
What does Paul Whitehouse do?
Paul Whitehouse works as comedian, actor, screenwriter, television actor.
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