Biography of Graham Norton

Born in Cork, Ireland: 1963

Graham Norton is one of the most well-known and best-loved TV personalities around today. Currently, Norton is preparing to host a new reality TV talent show I'd Do Anything. Following hot-off-the-heels of the major successes How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? and Any Dream Will Do, this new program will seek to cast Oliver and Nancy in the upcoming Lloyd Webber version of the timeless musical Oliver! Keep an eye out for this new series as it's going to be big!

Initially memorable for his controversial subject matter and flamboyant, hi-camp, persona, Norton has, in recent years, proved himself as a bankable prime-time TV host. What's more, since Norton's TV show The Graham Norton Effect was debuted on Comedy Central in the US, he has become a popular presenter and familiar face in America.

Early Life

Graham Norton was born Graham William Walker in April 1963 in Cork in Ireland. After appearing in BBC Radio 4's Loose Ends and taking his one man show to wow audiences at the Edinburgh Festival, Norton's career really took off when he began to host So Graham Norton. In 2005 Graham moved to the BBC to host Strictly Dance Fever before embarking on the hit reality talent shows How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria and Any Dream Will Do

Highlights

• Despite only appearing in three episodes, Graham Norton remains very popular with fans of the sit com Father Ted for his role of Father Noel Furlong.
• After his string of successful television programs for Channel 4, Norton set up SO Television with Graham Stuart. This production company was established in 1998 and has made a whole host of popular shows for radio and television.

Awards and Accolades

• 2007 Broadcast Awards for Best Entertainment Programme
• 2003 The Observer cited him in the top 50 funniest acts in British comedy.
• 2002 NTA for Best Talk Show
• 2001 International Emmy for the Popular Arts Category
• 2001 BAFTA for Best Entertainment Programme
• 1999 Gaytime Awards for Gay Entertainer of the Year
• 1997 British Comedy Awards for Best Newcomer

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