Richard Herring Bio | Wiki
Richard Herring (Full Name: Richard Keith Herring) is a popular English stand-up comedian and writer currently hosting Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast. He is best known for hosting the comedy double act alongside Stewart Lee which aired from 1992 to 2000. Furthermore, he appeared on season 10 of Taskmaster as a contestant.
Richard Herring Age | Birthday
He was born on July 12, 1967, in Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Richard is 54 years old and celebrates his birthday on July 12 every year.
Richard Herring’s Height
He is a man of average stature. Richard stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (approx. 1.72 m).
Richard Herring Family
He was born in Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire but raised in Cheddar, Somerset under his supportive parents. Both his parents worked at The Kings of Wessex School, where his father was the headmaster while his mother was a teacher. Richard was raised in a family of five alongside his two older siblings.
Richard Herring Wife
He is happily married to his beautiful and loving wife Catie Wilkins. Catie is a popular British podcaster, writer, and comedian. The duo has been living under the same roof since they were wedded in April 2012. Currently, they are proud to be sharing their two children a daughter born in February 2015 and a son born in October 2017.
Richard Herring Education
He attained his High School Diploma from The Kings of Wessex School, where his mother was a teacher and his father was the headmaster. Richard later decided to pursue his dream career at St Catherine’s College, Oxford and attained a 2:1 in History. While at the university, Richard for two comedy troupes the seven Raymonds and Oxford Revue.
Richard Herring International
Richard is a dedicated philanthropist who raised over £150,000 for the domestic abuse charity Refuge on International Women’s Day in 2018 (March 8). A year later on the same day, he again raised almost £130,000. Due to his determination to make society a better place he repeated the exercise in 2020.
Richard Herring Podcast
Being a podcaster, Richard currently hosts a weekly comedy podcast called Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast since launching on June 26, 2012. The podcast takes place in front of a paying audience but is later released for free download and streaming. As of now, the RHLSTP has streamed over 369 episodes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Richard continued to conduct interviews and provide new content via Twitch.
Richard Herring Taskmaster
Taskmaster is a British comedy panel game show that airs on Channel 4 since 2020. However, the show initially aired on Dave from July 28, 2015, to 2019. The show revolves around five comedians as they attempt to complete a series of challenges. As of now, it has aired 12 seasons with over 106 episodes. Richard appeared on the show on season 10 during the 5th seating.
Richard Herring And Stewart Lee
Stewart Lee is a British writer, director, and stand-up comedian who co-hosted Double act alongside Richard from 1992 to 2000. Furthermore, they both co-wrote Fist of Fun and This Morning With Richard Not Judy. Richard has also interviewed Stewart Lee in his popular podcast Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast.
Richard Herring Net Worth
From his lifestyle, it is quite clear that he has garnered a desirable amount of wealth from his career as a comedian, writer, and podcaster. Richard’s average net worth is $6 million.
How Old Is Richard Herring
He was born to his loving and supportive parents on July 12, 1967, in Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Therefore, Richard is 54 years old.
Is Richard Herring Married
Yes, he is a loving husband to his beautiful wife and a proud father of two adorable children a boy and a daughter.