David Baddiel
Born in 1964
Children's
David Lionel Baddiel is an English comedian, novelist, and television presenter.
Born in New York, he moved to England as an infant and grew up in North London.
Baddiel studied English at Cambridge, graduating with a double first.
He began his career as a stand-up comedian and writer for radio shows.
His breakthrough came with "The Mary Whitehouse Experience," which transferred from radio to television.
Baddiel has written four novels and is known for his comedy work.
He lives in London with his girlfriend, Morwenna Banks, and their two children.
Baddiel's background in comedy and writing has influenced his approach to tackling serious topics like antisemitism.
