Graham William Walker, better known by his stage name Graham Norton, is an accomplished and acclaimed Irish entertainer.
Through his work as a comedian, actor, author, and television host, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the UK entertainment industry.
Profile
- Full Name: Graham William Walker
- Stage Name: Graham Norton
- Born: 4, April 1963
- Age: 61 years old
- Birthplace: Clondalkin, Ireland
- Nationality: Irish
- Occupation: Comedian and Actor
- Height: 1.73m
- Parent: Rhoda Walker and Billy Walker.
- Siblings: Paula Giles
- Spouse: Jonathan McLeod
- Children: None
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: £30 million.
Early Life And Education
Graham William Walker was born on April 4, 1963, in Clondalkin, Ireland. He was raised by his parents, Rhoda Walker and Billy Walker. Graham grew up with his sister, Paula Giles.
Graham received his early education at Bandon Grammar School in County Cork before attending University College Cork. His ethnicity is Irish, though his religious affiliation is not specified.
Career
Norton’s early career included a controversial stand-up comedy drag act portraying Mother Teresa at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which garnered media attention.
In the early 1990s, he regularly appeared as a comedian and panelist on the BBC Radio 4 show “Loose Ends.” Norton was also an early success on the newly launched Channel 5 in the UK, winning an award as a stand-in host for a late-night talk show.
In 1996, Norton played Father Noel Furlong in several episodes of the popular Channel 4 series Father Ted. This early success led to Norton’s moving to Channel 4 in 1998 to host his own chat shows, including the weekly “So Graham Norton” and the daily “V Graham Norton.” It was during this time that Norton’s persona as a cheeky, innuendo-laden comedian was fully developed.
Norton’s television career in the UK earned him significant recognition, including being listed as one of the 1,000 funniest acts in British comedy in 2003 and being named the most powerful person in TV comedy by Radio Times in 2004.
However, he also faced controversy in 2004 when he made an insensitive joke on his Channel 4 show about the recent death of Bee Gees singer Maurice Gibb, leading to complaints and apologies from the network.
Awards and Nominations
- BAFTA TV Awards
- British Comedy Awards
- National Television Awards
- Royal Television Society Awards
- Rockie Awards
Social Media
- Instagram handle:@grahnort
- Facebook handle: The Graham Norton Show
Personal Life
Graham Norton, the renowned television personality, married his long-term partner Jonathan McLeod in July 2022. The couple has been in a committed relationship for several years and decided to take their union to the next level by exchanging vows.
While Graham Norton and Jonathan McLeod have not welcomed any children yet, they are reportedly living a happy and fulfilling life together. The two have chosen to focus on their relationship and cherish the time they spend together.
Filmography
- Another Gay Movie (2006)
- I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007)
- Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020) – voice
- Fabulous (various roles)
- Holding (2022)
- Writing Credits
- Television:
- Holding (2022)
- The Bigger Picture (2005-2006)
- The Graham Norton Effect (2004)
- V Graham Norton (2002-2003)
- Si Graham Norton (2002)
- So Graham Norton (1998-2002)
Net Worth
Graham Norton, the renowned Irish comedian, actor, author, and television host, is estimated to have an impressive net worth of around £30 million.
This substantial wealth can be primarily attributed to his highly successful career spanning multiple entertainment domains.
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