Born:
May 25, 1959
in
Surbiton, Surrey
Best Known For:
His saucy comments.
Early-life:
Julian Peter McDonald Clary was born in Surbiton, Surrey on May 25, 1959, and brought up, along with sisters Frances and Beverley, in Teddington, South London. After attending a strict Catholic school, he studied drama at Goldsmiths College. He had a brief stint as a singing telegram, but his sister's dance career inspired him to try cabaret, along with his long-time sidekick, Fanny the Wonder Dog. He wasn't an immediate hit, but when he changed the act to The Joan Collins Fan Club, he was spotted by TV producers, who gave him his big break on Friday Night Live.
Career:
Julian quickly became a household name, thanks to shows such as Terry and Julian, Sticky Moments and All Rise for Julian Clary. He's toured the world with his stand-up show, and has a wealth of TV quizzes under his belt - most notably It's Only TV But I Like It. He's also turned his hand to acting, featuring in dramas such as Virtual Murder and Brazen Hussies, as well as a big-screen appearance in the ill-fated Carry On Columbus (1992). Julian also has four ITV pantomimes to his credit, and is a regular panellist on Radio 4's Just a Minute. He took part in the second series of Strictly Come Dancing, and won Celebrity Big Brother in 2012.
Quote:
"I've never really wanted to upset people. I'm only interested in making people laugh."
Trivia:
In 2006, he released his autobiography, A Young Man's Passage.