Peter Kay Bio | Wiki
Peter Kay ( Full name: Peter John Kay) is an English actor, comedy writer, and stand-up comedian. He has written, produced, and acted in several tv and film projects. Also, Peter has authored three books. He started working part-time as a stand-up comedian, winning the North West Comedian of the Year award.
The Bolton native studied media performance at the University of Salford. Later on, the comedian received an honorary doctorate from the University of Salford. Peter won Channel 4’s So You Think You’re Funny contest in 1997 and the following year, he was nominated for a Perrier Award for his show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He co-wrote and starred in That Peter Kay Thing for Channel 4 in 2000.
This resulted in a spin-off sitcom, Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights. The show ran for two series from 2001 to 2002. It in turn generated another spin-off, Max and Paddy’s Road to Nowhere, in 2004. Peter recorded a promotional video in 2005 in which he mimed Tony Christie’s 1971 hit “(Is This the Way to) Amarillo.” The video was reissued to raise money for Comic Relief: the song reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and became that year’s best-selling single in the UK.
Peter co-wrote and starred in Britain’s Got the Pop Factor… and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice in 2008. This was a parody of several British reality television shows. Peter played the series’ fictional protagonist Geraldine McQueen. He later released the single “The Winner’s Song”, which reached number 2 in the UK singles chart.
Peter Kay Age
He was born on July 2, 1973, in Bolton, Lancashire, England. Peter is 49 years old.
Peter Kay Height
He is a man of average stature. Peter stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in ( Approx 1.73 m).
Peter Kay Family
He was born and brought up by his parents Deirdre (née O’Neill) and Michael, in the Farnworth area of Bolton, Lancashire. His dad was an engineer who died just before Peter’s career took off. His mum is an Irish Catholic originally from Coalisland, County Tyrone and she raised Peter in her faith. Before success knocked on his door, Peter took several minor jobs, including working in a toilet roll factory, a Netto supermarket, Manchester Arena, a cash and carry, a cinema, a petrol station, and a bingo hall. He has later inspired by episodes for That Peter Kay Thing.
Peter Kay Wedding | Wife
He is married to the love of his life called Susan Gargan. Their wedding took place in 2001. Peter and Susan first met in a nightclub in Bolton in 1998. At the time, she was employed at a local Boots, while Peter worked at the local cinema.
Peter Kay Education
He attended Mount Saint Joseph School, leaving with one GCSE in art. He started a degree course at the University of Liverpool in Drama, Theatre Studies, and English Literature. Because he was struggling with the course, Peter changed the cause to studying for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in media performance (including stand-up) at the University of Salford’s Adelphi Campus School of Media, Music, and Performance. Peter went on to receive an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree from his alma mater on July 19, 2016, at Salford’s Lowry Theatre. The degree was meant to recognize his contribution to the entertainment industry,
Peter Kay Car Share
He went on a stand-up comedy tour from 2010 to 2011. The tour was officially inaugurated into the Guinness World Records as the most successful ever. The tour sold more than 1.2 million tickets. Peter co-wrote and starred in a sitcom screened by the BBC titled Peter Kay’s Car Share. He appeared for three series from 2015 to 2018. Also, Peter starred in the 2015 BBC sitcom Cradle to Grave. He won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Male Comedy Performance in 2016. Also, Peter won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Scripted Comedy and the National Television Award for Best Comedy for …Car Share.
Peter Kay Comedian | Stand Up
His first stand-up success was in the competition of the North West Comedian of the Year held in Manchester. The competition was hosted by Dave Spikey, who would later be the co-star and co-writer of Phoenix Nights. Peter was last on the bill and won the competition against Johnny Vegas. He has said that he sought a career in comedy but continued to work part-time as an usher at his local cinema in Bolton whilst performing stand-up locally.
After the cinema closed, Peter was presented with the choice of finding another job or moving into comedy full-time. In 1997, he entered and won Channel 4’s So You Think You’re Funny? contest. His first semi-professional stand-up appearances were at the 1998 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Peter received a prestigious Perrier Award nomination during the festivals.
During this time, he also appeared at various other clubs, such as London’s Comedy Store. Although this nomination led to a certain level of public recognition, it was only after his first live special Live at the Top of the Tower in 2000 that Peter attained mainstream recognition. He appeared on several chat shows during this period including Friday Night with Jonathan Ross and Parkinson, Peter had previously served as a warm-up on the same.
It was at this time that production also started on Phoenix Nights. After an absence of seven years, he announced a return to stand-up in November 2009, with four (later extended to 20) dates at the Manchester Arena in April with a show called The Tour That Doesn’t Tour Tour…Now On Tour.
Peter Kay Tour
After an absence of seven years, Peter announced a return to stand-up in November 2009, with four (later extended to 20) dates at the Manchester Arena the following April with a show called The Tour That Doesn’t Tour Tour…Now On Tour. Demand for tickets caused the comedian to announce soon after that the show would be toured. The tour entered the Guinness Book of World Records in January 2012, as the most successful stand-up comedy tour of all time, playing to a total of 1.2 million people.
Peter’s tour received minor criticism in the press after his disabled fans were hit with bills of up to £39 on premium phone lines booking tour tickets. Later, it was clarified that this was an issue with the ticket booking services associated with specific venues and not a matter directly associated with Peter or his production company. In 2009, the comedian was included in the Independent on Sunday’s “Happy List” as “simply Britain’s best comedian.”
Also, an exception to their general rule was included again in 2010 for raising funds for Children in Need. Peter announced in November 2017, his intention to return to stand-up with his first tour in eight years. The show, Peter Kay Live: Have Gags, Will Travel was scheduled to start touring in 2018, starting with the Genting Arena in April prior to touring at venues such as Manchester Arena, First Direct Arena, SSE Hydro, The O2 Arena, Sheffield Arena, SSE Arena Belfast, and Echo Arena Liverpool.
Peter Kay Tour 2022
Peter announced on December 13, 2017, that he was canceling all future work projects including Peter Kay Live: Have Gags Will Travel tour) due to family reasons. The comedian had asked that the media respect his and his family’s privacy. The tour hit criticism once again regarding phone calls as fans were charged 62p per minute to call premium rate phone lines to claim ticket refunds. The comedian is set to embark on a huge comeback tour in 2023, years after canceling a Live Arena Tour and stepping out of the public eye.
Peter Kay Tv Shows
— 2004 Max and Paddy’s Road to Nowhere
– 2004 Coronation Street
– 2005 The Catherine Tate Show
– 2005 Mrs. Brown’s Boys
– 2006 Doctor Who
– 2006 Little Britain Abroad
– 2007–10 Roary the Racing Car
– 2008 Take That Come to Town
– 2010 Brit Awards 2010
– 2012 Peter Kay: In Converstation l
– 2013 Comic Relief 2013
– 2013 Goodbye Granadaland
– 2015 Cradle to Grave
– 2017 Let It Shine
Peter Kay Net Worth
He is an English actor, comedy writer, and stand-up comedian. Peter has an estimated net worth of $67 million.
How Old Is Peter Kay
Peter is 49 years old. He was born on July 2, 1973, in Bolton, Lancashire, England.
What Happened To Peter Kay
The comedian is set to embark on a huge comeback tour in 2023, years after canceling a Live Arena Tour and stepping out of the public eye.