Leeds Comedians

Jogon · Post by **Jogon** » Thu 26 Jan, 2012 2:49 pm

We had Ernie Wise from Bramley and I understand there's a statue of him in Morely.Is that it? Or is there current and older Leeds Music Hall talent we should know about.

Spackler · Post by **Spackler** » Thu 26 Jan, 2012 3:07 pm

Vic Reeves, real name James Moir - Born LeedsBarry Cryer - Born LeedsKeith Lemon (character name), real name Leigh Francis - Born Leeds, grew up in Old Farnley

buffaloskinner · Post by **buffaloskinner** » Thu 26 Jan, 2012 3:41 pm

Quite a few on this board

Chrism · Post by **Chrism** » Thu 26 Jan, 2012 3:47 pm

buffaloskinner wrote: Quite a few on this board

Chrism · Post by **Chrism** » Thu 26 Jan, 2012 3:52 pm

Jeremy Dyson, not so much a comedian but he wrote most of The League of Gentlemen comedy sketch stuff.Chris Moyles is funny.

jdbythesea · Post by **jdbythesea** » Thu 26 Jan, 2012 4:27 pm

The late great Jake Thackray lived near me off Spen Lane near Queenswood Drive. Now he WAS funny and is sadly missed.The Grumbleweeds are still around as well. Saw Maurice Grumbleweed perform solo about 3 years ago. Still had his very dry sense of humour. Weren't they all from the Meanwood area?

Johnny39 · Post by **Johnny39** » Thu 26 Jan, 2012 5:40 pm

Peter Wallace and The Wallace Family were very funny.

Hats Off · Post by **Hats Off** » Thu 26 Jan, 2012 6:57 pm

How about :Billy Pearce, an award winning comedian, actor and entertainer.Julian Barratt, played Howard Moon in the cult comedy The Mighty Boosh of which he is co-writer.Regards.

Steve Jones · Post by **Steve Jones** » Thu 26 Jan, 2012 8:58 pm

also see the comedians who played Leeds thread for more names.

Tasa · Post by **Tasa** » Thu 26 Jan, 2012 9:08 pm

Steve Jones wrote: also see the comedians who played Leeds thread for more names. Here's the link to that thread, for info:http://www.secretleeds.com/forum/Messag ... ighLight=1