The talented actor, screenwriter and TV presenter Graham Norton is known for his jokes around the world. He has played many comedic roles and is working on his own talk shows.
Biography of the Irish TV presenter
Graham Norton's real name is Graham William Walker. This year, April 4, the actor turned 53 years old. He was born in Ireland, in a suburb of Dublin in the small town of Klondolkin. The comedian’s mother and father (Rod and Billy) often moved. His childhood passed in the village of Bandon, where he graduated from high school. He has no brothers and sisters.
Then Graham Norton went to the second largest city of Ireland - Cork. Here he entered the National University, where he studied for two semesters. At the institute, the actor became interested in learning languages: English and French.
After graduation, the young guy decided to go to the UK. Fate brought him to San Francisco, it was in this city that Graham began to attend the Central Studio of oratory and acting. He also became a member of the British Actors' Association for Equality, where he took the pseudonym Norton (great-grandmother helped him to come up with it).
Throughout his life, Graham fights against an incurable skin disease. He was diagnosed with a rare Vitiligo disease.
At the age of 25, the actor was attacked. At night, an unknown robbed a comedian and thrust a knife into his chest, the injury was not fatal.
Start a successful career
As host, Graham Norton made his debut on the British radio BBC Radio 4 in the morning show Loos Ends, which aired every Saturday. The talented actor immediately liked the audience, he was open and cheerful.
Then the comedian received an offer from Channel 4 management to host their own talk shows. On television, he quickly became popular, the audience was delighted with the merry fellow. His jokes and a smile helped people get a good mood.
Further, the Irish television host continued his career in America. In 2004, he launched a new show that captivated US viewers. A year later, Graham Norton worked with the BBC. The famous presenter conducted his own program, Saturday evening, which became popular among Americans. An open comedian did everything possible to be interesting to the public. In the show, he touched on relevant topics and used new jokes.
In the early 2000s, Graham Norton became known throughout the world. For two years in a row (2007, 2008) he was invited to host the Eurovision Dance Contest, and in 2009 he became a commentator on the British Eurovision Song Contest.
TV presenter filmography
Since 1992, Graham Norton starred in films. The first series in which he took part was entitled “You Can’t Prohibit Beautiful Living” (Britain). The actor received episodic roles in such films as Father Ted, Forget Punk Rock, Big Breakfast, Eurotresh.
In 2006, Graham appeared in the comedy "Blue Pie" (Another Gay Movie). Todd Stevens, the director of the film, was convinced that Norton would play the role of Mr. Pukov as a jovial.
A year later, the actor participated in the filming of the comedy melodrama "I Will Never Be Yours". At the site, he worked with celebrities such as Paul Rudd and Michelle Pfeiffer, Stacy Dash and Saoirse Ronan. The filmography of the comedian has about 50 films.
The presenter also tried himself as a screenwriter in the comedy series "The Graham Norton Show." The first series was released in 2002. The show was attended by famous singers and actors, screenwriters and producers, directors. The program went on air from 2002 to 2005. Eurovision Song Contest: Your Country Needs Blue is the last movie starring Graham Norton.
Continuation of the popular TV show
Since February 2007, Graham Norton's show began on the British television channel BBC One, where Norton became the host. For filming a comedy show, movie and music stars are invited. Famous actors, directors, singers discuss various topics: their career, vital issues of the social sphere, love relationships.
There are always a lot of jokes in the Graham Norton show. Funny transmission has high ratings in our time. The talk show necessarily ends with a live musical performance of the stars. Among the participants in the series were: Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence, Mark Ruffalo and Will Smith, Johnny Depp and Keira Knightley, Rebel Wilson and Hugh Jackman. Today, they are shooting the 20th season of The Graham Norton show.
Personal life and interesting facts
Graham Norton's estimated fortune is $ 30 million. He owns a Lexus SC430 beige sports car worth $ 75,000. The average earnings of an actor is 5 million.
Graham Norton has repeatedly spoken out about his homosexuality. He had a short romantic affair with Scott Michaels, a famous American writer.
At the age of 39, the comedian began dating actor and screenwriter from California Carl Austin, whom he also broke up with. Now he is single, but has a faithful girlfriend Jonathan Ross.
For the past 24 years, Graham Norton has been delighting viewers with his jokes. He has a unique talent for making people laugh.