★ HOW OLD IS MATT LUCAS?
Matt Lucas is 52 years old, born March 5, 1974 in DE · Pisces.
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About
Matt Lucas built a career on sketch comedy and eccentric character work alongside David Walliams, anchoring Little Britain and Come Fly with Me. Born in 1974, the British actor-comedian-writer also voiced roles in animated films and hosted The Great British Bake Off from 2020 to 2023. His early breakthrough came playing George Dawes on Shooting Stars across the 1995–2009 run. As a Pisces, Lucas channels the sign's fluid adaptability across comedy, acting, and hosting.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Matt Lucas is a British actor, comedian, and screenwriter born on 5 March 1974. He first gained prominence as scorekeeper George Dawes on the panel show Shooting Stars, a role he held from 1995 to 2009. His signature work arrived through the BBC sketch series Little Britain (2003–2006) and Come Fly with Me (2010–2011), both created with David Walliams. Lucas then moved into dramatic television, portraying Nardole in Doctor Who from 2015 to 2017. His film roles span animated features—Astro Boy (2009), Gnomeo & Juliet (2011)—and live-action comedies including Bridesmaids (2011) and Paddington (2014); he also appeared in Wonka (2023) and Gladiator II (2024). From 2020 to 2023, Lucas hosted the baking competition The Great British Bake Off alongside Noel Fielding. In 2026, he was unmasked as "Emperor Penguin" on The Masked Singer UK and joined as a guest panellist. Born under Pisces, Lucas's life-path number 11 reflects the master number's tendency toward creative vision and intuitive performance. As a screenwriter and actor, he straddles comedy and drama with equal command.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Lucas rose to public recognition through the comedy panel show Shooting Stars, where he portrayed the character George Dawes starting in 1995. This role established him as a distinctive comedic voice before his major breakthrough with the sketch series Little Britain in the early 2000s.
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Trivia
- Lucas portrayed scorekeeper George Dawes on Shooting Stars for 14 years, from 1995 to 2009.
- He won BAFTA recognition and mainstream success through the sketch comedy series Little Britain, created with David Walliams.
- Lucas hosted The Great British Bake Off during its peak viewership years, 2020–2023, alongside Noel Fielding.
- His filmography includes voice work in animated films (Astro Boy, Gnomeo & Juliet) and roles in major franchises (Doctor Who, Wonka, Gladiator II).
- In 2026, Lucas was revealed as the masked contestant "Emperor Penguin" on The Masked Singer UK.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Matt Lucas?
- Matt Lucas is 52 years old (born March 5, 1974).
- When is Matt Lucas's birthday?
- Matt Lucas was born on March 5, 1974.
- What is Matt Lucas's zodiac sign?
- Matt Lucas is a Pisces, born March 5, 1974.
- What is Matt Lucas's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Matt Lucas was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Matt Lucas from?
- Matt Lucas is from DE.
- What does Matt Lucas do?
- Matt Lucas is a writer.
- Is Matt Lucas still alive?
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