Paul O'Grady

Comedian

Birthday June 14, 1955

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Birkenhead, England

DEATH DATE Mar 28, 2023 (67)

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About

English comedian, actor, and presenter who hosted his own self-titled show and occasionally transformed into his alter ego Lily Savage. He also presented several travel documentaries as well as documentaries about animals.

Before Fame

He served in the Royal Air Force after working as a clerical assistant in Liverpool. He went on to make his entertainment debut at the Black Cap gay pub in Camden, where he first performed in drag under the name Lily Savage.

Trivia

He once produced his own radio show, and he played Ray Temple in the TV series Eyes Down from 2003 to 2004.

Family Life

Despite being openly gay, he was previously married to Teresa Fernandes. His parents, Patrick and Mary were devout Catholics.

Associated With

He mimed the words to a Barbara Streisand song while portraying his alter ego Lily.