Rhod Gilbert

Comedian

Birthday October 18, 1968

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Carmarthen, Wales

Age 56 years old

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About

Award-winning comedian who performed at the Royal Variety Performance gala and hosted a weekly BBC Radio program. He hosts Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience on BBC One Wales, where he tries out odd jobs.

Before Fame

He studied languages at Exeter University before starting a career in comedy at the strong insistence of his girlfriend. In 2005 he was nominated for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award for his show 1984 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Trivia

He won the Best Newcomer Award in 2005, and was named among the The Times Top 50 comedians the following year.

Family Life

He grew up in Carmarthen, Wales, the son of two academic parents, with his two siblings. He married his long-term partner Sian Harries in August 2013.

Associated With

He was a presenter of one episode of Never Mind the Buzzcocks, where other comedians like Phil Jupitus frequently appeared.