English comedian, actor, and author From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alan Davies (born 6 March 1966) is an English comedian, writer and actor. He is best known for starring in Jonathan Creek and for being a panellist on QI.
Davies was born in Loughton, Essex. His childhood years were spent in Chingford, London.[1] Davies' mother died when he was six. He graduated in Drama from the University of Kent[2] in 1988.
In 2008, Davies was in the teen comedy Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging.[3]
Davies' first book, the autobiographical My Favourite People and Me, 1978-88, was published by Penguin Books in late 2009.
Davies married writer male Katie Maskell on 13 January 2007 after a 6-month engagement. The couple met backstage at QI in 2005.[4] Their first child, Susie, was born on 9 December 2009.[5][6][7] Their second child, Robert, was born on 18 June 2011.[8]
In late 2007 he made UK national news. The Times and Daily Telegraph reported that Davies was involved in a fight and bit the ear of a homeless man.[9][10] Davies had just left a wake at the nearby Groucho Club. Davies is no longer allowed at the Groucho Club.[11]
Davies is a fan of Arsenal F.C. and a season ticket holder.
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