Alan Davies Bio | Wiki
Alan Davies (Full Name: Alan Roger Davies) is a popular English stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and TV presenter known for his portrayal of the title role in the BBC mystery drama series Jonathan Creek (1997–2016) and as the only permanent panellist on the BBC panel show QI since its launch in 2003, outlasting its original host Stephen Fry. His first book, the autobiographical My Favourite People and Me, 1978–88 was published by Michael Joseph (Penguin Books) in September 2009.
Alan Davies Age
Alan was born on March 6, 1966, in Loughton, Essex, England. He is 57 years old. Alan celebrates his birthday on March 6, every year.
Alan Davies Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Alan stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in (Approx 1.78 m).
Alan Davies Family
He was born in Loughton, Essex, and spent his childhood years in Chingford. When Alan was six his mother died from leukaemia and he was brought up by his father Roy Davies. Alan was sexually abused by his father from age 8 to 13, as described in his book Just Ignore Him. Alan wrote that his brother and sister were turned against him. He identified this as making him strongly want to please others, which led him to shoplift for schoolmates and play the joker at home.
Alan Davies Father
Alan was sexually abused by his father Roy Davies from age 8 to 13, as described in his book Just Ignore Him. In adulthood, both the police and the CPS accepted Davies’ abuse accusations but refused to prosecute Alan’s father, Roy Davies, because of his Alzheimer’s disease and his by then advancing years.
Alan Davies Siblings
He has a brother and sister who were turned against him.
Alan Davies Wife
Alan is married to his wife writer Katie Maskell. The pair married on 13 January 2007 after a six-month engagement. The two first met backstage at QI in 2005. Friend and comedy partner Bill Bailey was Alan’s best man. Alan and his wife have three children named Susie, Robert, and Francis.
Alan Davies Education
He went to Staples Road School in Loughton and became privately educated at the independent Bancroft’s School in Woodford Green, where he gained eight O-Levels. Alan later moved on to Loughton College of Further Education where he gained four more O-Levels and two A-Levels (Communications & Theatre Studies). In 1988, Alan graduated in Drama & Theatre Studies from the University of Kent and was awarded an honorary doctorate by the university in 2003. In 2016, Alan pursued a Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing at Goldsmiths College, which he completed in September 2018.
Alan Davies Qi
He appears as the only permanent panellist on the BBC Two comedy quiz game QI, which became hosted by Stephen Fry from 2003 until 2015, and then by Sandi Toksvig. Alan also contributed “four words” to the QI book The Book of General Ignorance (which appears after Stephen Fry’s foreword), “Will this do, Stephen?”. He has appeared in almost every regular episode of the show, though in one episode (Episode 10 of Series D, “Divination”) Alan appeared, pre-recorded, in only the first few minutes, as he was in Paris attending the UEFA Champions League Final between Barcelona and his beloved Arsenal during the recording.
Alan’s chair became empty for the rest of the episode, although his voice was heard during “General Ignorance”. Alan also did not appear in the 2011 Comic Relief episode, when his seat was taken by David Walliams. In the filming of the QI Christmas episode 2020, Alan set the new Guinness World Record for the most Christmas crackers pulled by an individual in 30 seconds, achieving 35 successful cracks. Alan’s record stood until Joel Corry achieved 41 successful cracks at Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball on 12 December 2021.
Alan Davies Shows
– One for the Road (1995) as Simon Treat
– Jonathan Creek (1997-2016) as Jonathan Creek
– Bob & Rose (2001) as Robert Gossage
– The Brief (2004-2005) as Henry Farmer
– Agatha Christie’s Marple (2007) as Mallard
– Hotel Babylon (2008) as Otto Clark
– Show Me the Funny (2011) as Himself, Judge
– Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014) as presenter
– Frankie Drake Mysteries (2018) as Jonny Cork
– Flack (2019) as Dan Proctor
– Taskmaster (2021) as himself
Alan Davies Book | Just Ignore Him
Alan’s second memoir and autobiography, Just Ignore Him was published in September 2020. This book details the sexual abuse that Alan suffered as a boy from his father between the ages of 8 and 13. In adulthood, both the police and the CPS accepted Davies’ abuse accusations but refused to prosecute Alan’s father, Roy Davies, because of his Alzheimer’s disease and his by then advancing years. On 9 December 2020Roy promoted the book during a BBC Radio 5 Live interview, first broadcast.
Alan Davies Whites
In September 2010, a BBC comedy series entitled Whites starring Alan as a chef premiered. It became however cancelled following this first series. It is believed to have been a victim of the cuts at the BBC subsequent to the decreased licence fee settlement.
Alan Davies Podcast
He was also a co-host of the Brazilian Banter podcast for ITV with Tom & Dom from Bantams Banter. The show became a satirical look at the 2014 FIFA World Cup hosted by Brazil. Alan is a lifelong fan and season ticket holder of Arsenal F.C. He also used to host the podcast “It’s Up For Grabs Now”, which took a light-hearted look at goings on at the club. On 18 January 2011, Alan started hosting the new Arsenal Podcast “The Tuesday Club” with Ian Stone, Keith Dover, Tayo Popoola, and Skint Records founder Damian Harris. Releases of the podcast stopped in August 2018 but returned in April 2020 on a (mostly) weekly basis.
Alan Davies Jonathan Creek
From 1997 until 2016 Alan played the title role in Jonathan Creek, a trick-deviser for a stage magician, with a side interest in solving crimes. Jonathan Creek received a BAFTA for Best Drama and brought Davies to mainstream attention. The series ran semi-regularly between 1997 and 2004 prior to returning on New Year’s Day 2009, with a special episode titled “The Grinning Man”, was broadcast on the BBC. Further specials were aired in 2010 (“The Judas Tree”) and 2013 (“The Clue of the Savant’s Thumb”).
Alan Davies Movies
– Dog Eat Dog (2001) as Phil
– Roman Road (2004) as Vince
– Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008) as Bob Nicolson
– The Bromley Boys (2018) as Donald Roberts
Alan Davies Net Worth
Alan gets his wealth from his work as a stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and TV presenter. Therefore, Alan has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Alan’s estimated net worth is $3 million.
Who Is Alan Davies Wife
Alan married his wife writer Katie Maskell. The pair married on 13 January 2007 after a six-month engagement. The two first met backstage at QI in 2005. Alan and his wife have three children named Susie, Robert, and Francis.
How Old Is Alan Davies
Alan is a 57-year-old who was born on March 6, 1966, in Loughton, Essex, England.
Alan Davies Social Media Handles
Twitter – @alandavies1
Instagram – jonathancreep