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Adrian Edmondson
British comedian, actor, writer, musician, television presenter and director / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Adrian Charles Edmondson (24 January 1957) is in English actor and comedian. He is best known for his roles as Vyvyan Basterd in television series The Young Ones and Eddie Hitler in Bottom.
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Birth name | Adrian Charles Edmondson |
Born | (1957-01-24) 24 January 1957 (age 67) Bradford, West Yorkshire, England |
Medium | Television, movies, stand up |
Nationality | British |
Years active | 1981–present |
Genres | Black comedy, musical comedy, physical comedy |
Influenced | David Walliams, Matt Lucas, Stewart Lee |
Spouse | Jennifer Saunders (m. 1985-present) |
Children | 3 |
Notable works and roles | Vyvyan Basterd in The Young Ones Edward 'Eddie' Elizabeth Hitler in Bottom |
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Since 2006 Edmondson has worked more on music instead of acting. He made the band The Bad Shepherds and performs and writes for the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band.