David Walliams, 1971
Writers · August 20, 1971
David Walliams
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David Walliams is 54 years old, born August 20, 1971 in United Kingdom · Leo.
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About
David Walliams built a career across British comedy, television, and children's literature before his 2022 fall from grace. Born in England in 1971, he co-created the sketch shows Little Britain and Come Fly with Me with Matt Lucas, then judged Britain's Got Talent for a decade. His children's books sold over 50 million copies worldwide in 53 languages. He was appointed OBE in 2017 for charity work including Sport Relief swims. A Leo, Walliams embodies the sign's performance drive—though his public reputation collapsed after 2022 allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour.
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Biography
David Edward Williams, professionally known as David Walliams, is an English actor, comedian, writer and television personality born on 20 August 1971. He achieved mainstream recognition through collaborations with Matt Lucas on the BBC sketch shows Little Britain (2003–2006) and Come Fly with Me (2010–2011). From 2012 to 2022, Walliams served as a judge on Britain's Got Talent, during which he received multiple National Television Awards. Beyond sketch comedy, he wrote and starred in the sitcom Big School and the drama Partners in Crime. His children's literature career became his most commercially successful venture: his books sold more than 50 million copies worldwide and were translated into 53 languages, with several adapted for television.
Walliams was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2017 Birthday Honours for services to charity and the arts. His charitable work included long-distance swims for Sport Relief that raised millions of pounds. As a screenwriter, actor, and writer, he built a multifaceted career across entertainment.
In 2022, his public standing fractured when reports emerged that he had made sexually explicit and derogatory remarks about contestants on Britain's Got Talent, leading to his departure from the programme. A legal dispute followed, settled in 2023. In 2025, his long-time publisher HarperCollins ended their contract following an internal investigation into his behaviour towards junior female staff. Born under the sign of Leo, Walliams' life reflects the sign's characteristic drive for spotlight and performance—though his fall reversed that trajectory entirely.
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Trivia
- Walliams' children's books were translated into 53 languages and sold over 50 million copies worldwide, making him one of the most commercially successful children's authors globally.
- He performed long-distance swims for Sport Relief that raised millions of pounds, combining his charity work with a physical challenge.
- He appeared in his own television adaptations of his children's books, extending his on-screen presence beyond sketch comedy and judging.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. David Walliams tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
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- How old is David Walliams?
- David Walliams is 54 years old (born August 20, 1971).
- When is David Walliams's birthday?
- David Walliams was born on August 20, 1971.
- What is David Walliams's zodiac sign?
- David Walliams is a Leo, born August 20, 1971.
- What is David Walliams's Chinese zodiac sign?
- David Walliams was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is David Walliams from?
- David Walliams is from United Kingdom.
- What does David Walliams do?
- David Walliams is a writer.
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