Jo Brand

Jo Brand is an English comedian, writer, presenter, and actress known for her successful career in comedy and entertainment.

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Profession :

Fiction Writer | Movie Actress | Producer

Birthday :

July 23, 1957

Age :

67

Jo Brand, an English comedian, writer, presenter, and actress, initially worked as a psychiatric nurse before transitioning to the alternative comedy stand-up scene. She gained recognition as a stand-up comedian and went on to star in several TV shows and films. Some of her most famous works include co-writing and starring in the BBC sitcom “Getting On,” hosting the panel show “The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice,” her stand-up DVD “Jo Brand Live,” and her autobiographical book “Look Back in Hunger.” Throughout her career, Brand has won numerous awards, such as Best Female Television Comic at the British Comedy Awards in 2011.

Brand has made early appearances on shows like Saturday Live and The Brain Drain, hosted Channel 4’s “Jo Brand Through the Cakehole,” and made various television appearances. Despite her fame, she has maintained privacy in her personal life, being married for 24 years and having two grown-up daughters.

Jo Brand’s contributions to comedy and her ability to connect with audiences have made her a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.