Victoria Wood

Victoria Wood was a comedy stand-up, writer, actor, and director known for her appearances on stage and television.

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Profession :

Comedian

Birthday :

May 19, 1953

Death Date:

April 20, 2016

Age :

62

Victoria Wood was a renowned British comedian, actress, singer, and writer who gained prominence in the 1980s with her TV series “Victoria Wood As Seen On TV” and the later sitcom “Dinnerladies.” She also wrote and starred in numerous plays, such as “Talent” and “Acorn Antiques: The Musical!” Throughout her career, Wood received various accolades, including a CBE in 2008 and four BAFTA Awards. She initially entered the entertainment industry in the 1970s as an undergraduate, making her debut on the TV talent show New Faces and subsequently appearing on the sketch show The Summer Show. Some of her most notable works include her stand-up comedy, the TV film Housewife, 49, and Dinnerladies. Wood had a passion for knitting, even crafting a life-size Dalek from Doctor Who out of wool. Sadly, she passed away in 2016 at 62 years old after battling cancer.