Richard Osman Bio | Wiki
Richard Osman is an English producer, novelist, and comedian best recognized for creating and co-presenting the BBC One television quiz show Pointless.
Additionally, he has presented popular shows including Insert Name Here, The Fake News, and Richard Osman’s House of Games among others.
Osman is a recognized author who has published over five novels including The Man Who Died Twice (2021), and The Thursday Murder Club (2020). As a producer he has produced shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012-2018), and 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005-2017).
Richard Osman Age | Height
He was born on November 28, 1970, in Billericay, Essex, England. Osman is 51 years old and celebrates his birthday on November 28.
Richard Osman Height
He is a man of average stature. Osman stands at a height of 6 ft 5 in (approx. 1.95 m).
Richard Osman Family
He was born in Billericay, Essex but raised in Cuckfield near West Sussex by his hardworking parents Brenda and David. Unfortunately in 1979 when Osman was nine years old his father walked out of the family making their lives more difficult.
His mother later enrolled in a teacher training college ad later secured a full-time job. Osman was raised along with his older brother Matt who is currently a musician playing for the rock band Suede as a Bass guitarist. He holds a British nationality by birth.
Richard Osman Girlfriend
He is currently in a romantic relationship with Ingrid Oliver. Oliver is a popular British actress and comedian recognized for featuring on BBC’s television series Doctor Who. The duo has been in the relationship since they were wedded in December 2021.
Richard Osman Children
Before his current relationship, Osman was in a romantic relationship with an unidentified girlfriend, and the two shares two grown children. Their first child is currently 23 years old while the second child is 21 years old. Presently, they reside in Chiswick, West London.
Richard Osman Education
Growing up in Cuckfield, Richard attended Warden Park School. While still a student there, Osman appeared as a regular contributor on BBC Radio Sussex Turn It Up which aired on Sunday evenings. In 1989, he enrolled at Trinity College, Cambridge studied for three years, and eventually received his degree in Politics and Sociology. At college, he was a contemporary of Pointless co-presenter Alexander Armstrong.
Richard Osman Books
Prior to his career as a comedian and presenter Osman is also an author and has published several books. They include:
- 2020~The Thursday Murder Club
- 2016~A Pointless History of the World
- 2022~The Bullet That Missed
- 2012~The 100 Most Pointless Things in the World
- 2014~The Very Pointless Quiz Book
- 2021~The Man Who Died Twice
- 2017~The Cup of Everything
Richard Osman House of Games
House of Games is a British quiz show airing on BBC Two since its debut on September 4, 2017. It is a game show that centers around four celebrities playing on five consecutive days, the points are accrued the points are doubled on Friday’s show. The contestants win daily prizes and the weekly prize of being crowned as “House of Games” champion. The game show is hosted By Osman, so far it has aired 5 seasons with a total of 405 episodes.
Richard Osman Films
As a producer, Osman has received credits for several films and television series. They include:
- Prize Island (2013)
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012-2018)
- 10 O’Clock Live (2011-2013)
- Total Wipeout (2009-2011)
- Ban This Filth (2004)
- Bromwell High (2005)
- Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1995)
- Boyz Unlimited (1999)
Richard Osman Net Worth
From his career as a comedian, producer, and author it is quite obvious that he has successfully garnered a desirable amount of wealth over the years. Osman’s average net worth is $10 million.
How Old Is Richard Osman
He was born to his hardworking parents on November 28, 1970, in Billericay, Essex, thus, Osman is 51 years old.
Is Richard Osman Married
Since December 2021, he has been in a romantic relationship with his loving girlfriend Ingrid Oliver a British actress and comedian.