Eddie Izzard Biography, Career, Net worth, and more.

British renowned stand-up comedian, actor, and activist Edward John Izzard is notable as Suzy Izzard, an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, using their platform to raise awareness and promote inclusivity.

Eddie Izzard Biography

Edward John Izzard was born in 1962 in Aden to English parents Dorothy Ella and Harold. The family moved to Northern Ireland and Wales, where they lived until Eddie was six. After her mother's cancer diagnosis, the siblings built a model railway. Izzard attended private schools and discovered her transgender identity at four. She pursued acting at seven and studied drama at the University of Sheffield.  Eddie is a British stand-up, actor and activist. Her comedic style takes the form of what appears to the audience as rambling whimsical monologues and self-referential pantomime. What sets Eddie Izzard apart is their comedic brilliance and fearlessness in expressing their identity. They have openly discussed their gender identity as non-binary and have been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, using their platform to raise awareness and promote inclusivity.

Eddie Izzard Career.

In their early career, Eddie Izzard started performing stand-up comedy in small venues in London during the 1980s. They quickly gained attention for their unique style and witty humor. Eddie's breakthrough came in the 1990s when they performed their critically acclaimed show “Live at the Ambassadors.” This performance led to a successful run in the West End and a subsequent tour.

Throughout the years, Eddie Izzard continued to release comedy specials, including “Dress to Kill” in 1998, which won them two Emmy Awards. They became known for their ability to seamlessly blend comedy with history, philosophy, and social commentary.

In addition to their comedy career, Eddie Izzard has also made a mark in the acting world. They have appeared in films like “Velvet Goldmine,” “Ocean's Twelve,” and “Valkyrie,” showcasing their versatility as an actor. Eddie Izzard made her West End drama debut in 1994 with the lead role in David Mamet's The Cryptogram. She later starred in David Beaird's black comedy 900 Oneonta and portrayed the title character in Christopher Marlowe's Edward II.

In 1998, she briefly appeared with Monty Python in The American Film Institute's Tribute to Monty Python Live at Aspen. In 2013, she portrayed comedian Lenny Bruce in Julian Barry's 1971 play Lenny. She also starred in Peter Nichols' 1967 play A Day in the Death of Joe Egg at the Comedy Theatre.

 In 2003, she and Victoria Hamilton reprised their lead roles in the Roundabout Theatre Company production of A Day in the Death of Joe Egg. Izzard has appeared in numerous films, including The Secret Agent, and has appeared as various real-life individuals. She has also appeared in the BBC science fiction miniseries The Day of the Triffids, the Showtime series United States of Tara, and Hannibal. She presented medals to athletes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Eddie Izzard Net worth

Eddie Izzard has a net worth of $20 million.

Eddie Izzard Honours

Eddie Izzard has received numerous honorary doctorates for her work in promoting modern languages and cultural tolerance. She has also been recognized for her work in establishing the Alternative Productions Society in Sheffield. Izzard has won several awards, including the Yahoo People's Choice Award and Webby Award. She was listed as one of the 100 Greatest British National Comedians in 2007 and received the 6th Annual Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award in Cultural Humanism in 2013.

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