Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard (born February 7, 1962 as Edward John Izzard) is a British stand-up comedian and actor. He has a very individual style of rambling, surreal monologue. He has turned his attention to acting as well as maintaining his demanding touring schedule.

Campaigning

Eddie Izzard briefly attended the University of Sheffield. He has engaged in campaigning work, including opposing the closure of the departments of Drama and of Languages, Linguistics and Translation at the University of East Anglia and supporting the further integration of the UK into the European Union. In May 2005 he appeared on the BBC's political debate show 'Question Time', describing himself as a 'British European', comparing it to other cultural identities such as 'African American'. As part of his integration campaigning, he was one of the first people to spend a Euro in London. This pan-European aspect has influenced his work as well; he regularly performs in French, an acquired language, and occasionally in German in addition to English. In July 2003, he was made an honorary Doctor of Letters by the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England for 'pro-Europe campaigning', 'his contribution to promoting modern languages and tolerance of other cultures and lifestyles' and for having 'transcended national barriers' with his humour.

Related Topics:
University of Sheffield - University of East Anglia - European Union - Euro - French - English - East Anglia - Norwich, England

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