Leigh Francis, 1973
Writers · April 30, 1973
Leigh Francis
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Leigh Francis is 53 years old, born April 30, 1973 in United Kingdom · Taurus.
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About
Leigh Francis built a comedy empire around Keith Lemon, a character he created and portrayed across multiple hit shows. Born in England on 30 April 1973, Francis fronted Channel 4's sketch-comedy series Bo' Selecta! and hosted ITV's Celebrity Juice and Through the Keyhole, establishing himself as a multi-platform entertainer. As a Taurus, he balances character work with behind-the-scenes writing and production.
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Biography
Leigh Izaak Francis is an English comedian, television presenter, actor, and writer born on 30 April 1973. He is best known for creating and playing Keith Lemon, a character that became the anchor of his comedy career. Francis created and starred in Channel 4's sketch-comedy show Bo' Selecta!, which ran from 2002 to 2009. He then pivoted to hosting, presenting ITV's Celebrity Juice from 2008 to 2022 and Through the Keyhole from 2013 to 2019. His other projects include the comedy shows Lemon La Vida Loca, The Keith Lemon Sketch Show, and The Keith & Paddy Picture Show, as well as the film Keith Lemon: The Film. As a screenwriter and performer, Francis works across sketch comedy, live presentation, and scripted television—a range of disciplines common to multi-hyphenate British entertainers. Born under Taurus, his career reflects the sign's persistence: he sustained the Keith Lemon character across formats and networks for over two decades. His life-path number is 9, often associated with completion and universal themes—fitting for a comedian whose work has reached millions across generations.
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Trivia
- Francis created Bo' Selecta! for Channel 4, the sketch show that introduced Keith Lemon to British audiences.
- Celebrity Juice ran for 14 years on ITV, making it one of his longest-running projects.
- Keith Lemon: The Film brought the character to the big screen in 2012.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Leigh Francis often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
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Frequently asked
- How old is Leigh Francis?
- Leigh Francis is 53 years old (born April 30, 1973).
- When is Leigh Francis's birthday?
- Leigh Francis was born on April 30, 1973.
- What is Leigh Francis's zodiac sign?
- Leigh Francis is a Taurus, born April 30, 1973.
- What is Leigh Francis's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Leigh Francis was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Leigh Francis from?
- Leigh Francis is from United Kingdom.
- What does Leigh Francis do?
- Leigh Francis is a writer.
- Is Leigh Francis still alive?
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