Julian Clary Bio | Wiki
Julian Clary (Full Name: Julian Peter McDonald Clary) is a popular English actor, comedian, novelist, and presenter who started appearing on television in the mid-1980s. Since then Julian has also acted in films, television and stage productions, many pantomimes, and was the winner of Celebrity Big Brother 10 in 2012.
He appeared on The Big Fun Show in 1988. In 1992 Julian hosted a radio show for the BBC called Intimate Contact, the premise of which was for him to act as a genial ‘Mr Fix-it’ for a wide range of ‘punter’ problems. He attempted to solve these issues over the telephone, with the assistance of roving reporter “Hugh Jelly” (actor Philip Herbert). It previously aired on BBC Radio 1 for two series; the pilot and 6-part first series have since been repeated on BBC Radio 4 Extra a number of times.
Julian has also often been a guest on Just a Minute, the BBC Radio 4 comedy show. He has released two large-format comedy books: My Life With Fanny The Wonder Dog (1989) and How To Be A Man (1992).
Julian Clary Age
Julian was born on May 25, 1959, in Surbiton, Surrey, England. He is 64 years old. Julian celebrates his birthday on May 25, every year.
Julian Clary Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Julian stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in ( Approx1.78 m).
Julian Clary Family
He was born in Surbiton, Surrey, to Brenda (née McDonald) Clary, a probation officer, and Peter J. Clary, a police officer. Julian was brought up in Teddington, Middlesex, with two older sisters. By his own account, Julian was conceived “in broad daylight” in Clacton-on-Sea in 1958. Two of his great-grandparents were Germans who came to Britain at the end of the nineteenth century. Julian and his siblings were raised as Roman Catholics.
Julian Clary Husband
Julian’s boyfriend Christopher died of AIDS in 1991. He has been in a relationship with Ian Mackley since 2005, and the couple became married on 19 November 2016. The pair lived at Goldenhurst Farm, a seventeenth-century manor house once owned by Noël Coward, in Aldington, Kent until 2018. He also has a house in Camden, North London.
Julian Clary Education
He studied at St Benedict’s School, Ealing, and, later, Julian studied English and Drama at Goldsmiths’ College, University of London.
Julian Clary Actor
Following many appearances on Friday Night Live in the mid-to-late 1980s, Julian co-hosted the short-lived ITV game show Trick or Treat in 1989 with Mike Smith, prior to achieving greater success later that year with his own high-camp Channel 4 game show, Sticky Moments with Julian Clary. More a vehicle for his brand of humour than a genuine gameshow, Sticky Moments became a light-hearted “non-quiz” satire, with him often awarding points because he liked the contestants, rather than because they possessed a particular skill or aptitude. Julian afterward starred in the 1992 audience participation sitcom Terry and Julian with Lee Simpson, again for Channel 4.
Additionally in 1992, Julian played a cameo guest star part in the BBC drama Virtual Murder. In the episode “A Dream of Dracula”, Julian played an undertaker, with other guest stars such as Alfred Marks, Jill Gascoine, Ronald Fraser, and Peggy Mount. During the same year, while visiting Australia, Julian made a controversial appearance with Rex Mossop on Tonight Live with Steve Vizard, during which Mossop espoused homophobic opinions. Julian also appeared in an episode of the improvisational comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway? in 1991.
Julian Clary Books
– The Bolds (2015)
– The Bolds to the Rescue (2016)
– Murder Most Fab (2007)
– The Bolds on Holiday (2017)
– The Bolds’ Great Adventure (2018)
– Devil in Disguise (2009)
– Briefs Encountered (2012)
– The Bolds Go Wild (2020)
– The Bolds Go Green (2021)
Julian Clary Comedy
He is an openly gay comedian who refers to himself as a “renowned homosexual” and is known for his outrageous and flamboyant costumes and make-up, and interactions with his viewers such as looking in their bags, comments on their attire and flirting with straight men in the audience. For those who get too close he is quick to respond “Don’t touch me”. Julian has been assisted by Hugh Jelly and others in audience participation segments.
He started his career under the name Leo Hurll, a fake keyboardist for pop band Thinkman (a recording project conceived by Rupert Hine). Julian entered the alternative comedy scene in the early 1980s, first under the alias Gillian Pieface and afterward as The Joan Collins Fan Club. Julian wore heavy glam make-up and dressed in outrageous clothes, often involving leather/PVC and hinting at bondage. Julian’s pet dog Fanny the Wonderdog, a whippet mongrel, also featured in performances.
Julian Clary Net Worth
Julian gets her wealth from her work as an actor, comedian, novelist, and presenter who started appearing on television in the mid-1980s. Therefore, Julian has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Julian’s estimated net worth is $3 million.
Is Julian Clary Married
He has been in a relationship with Ian Mackley since 2005, and the couple became married on 19 November 2016. The pair lived at Goldenhurst Farm, a seventeenth-century manor house once owned by Noël Coward, in Aldington, Kent until 2018.
How Old Is Julian Clary
Julian is a 64-year-old who was born on May 25, 1959, in Surbiton, Surrey, England.
Who Is Julian Clary
Julian is an actor, comedian, novelist, and presenter who started appearing on television in the mid-1980s. Since then Julian has also acted in films, television and stage productions, many pantomimes, and was the winner of Celebrity Big Brother 10 in 2012.
Julian Clary Social Media Account
Twitter – @JulianClary