About Matt Lucas
Matthew Richard Lucas, born on 5 March 1974, is an English actor, comedian, writer, and television host. He is best known for creating the BBC sketch series Little Britain with David Walliams, which ran from 2003 to 2006, and their later show Come Fly with Me from 2010 to 2011.
Lucas first appeared on television in The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer and Shooting Stars, where from 1995 to 2009 he played the score-keeping baby George Dawes. Between 2015 and 2017 he played Nardole in Doctor Who. His film credits include Astro Boy, Alice in Wonderland, Bridesmaids, Gnomeo and Juliet, Small Apartments, Paddington, Wonka, and Gladiator II. From 2020 to 2023 he presented The Great British Bake Off alongside Noel Fielding.
On stage, Lucas has played Monsieur Thénardier in Les Misérables, appearing in the twenty-fifth anniversary concert at the O2, the West End production, the All-Star Staged Concert, and the Arena Concert Spectacular. His other stage credits include Taboo, Prick Up Your Ears, Me and My Girl, and Oliver!
Videos (67)
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1:14Matt Lucas – Thank You Baked Potato
1.2M views
1:22Matt Lucas & Rob Brydon - Thank You Baked Potato
340K views
2:19Matt Lucas & Pam Doove - Thank You Baked Potato
281.7K views
1:32Matt Lucas & Rick Astley - Thank You Baked Potato
234K views
1:15Matt Lucas & Brian May - Thank You Baked Potato
186.6K views
1:10Matt Lucas & Jason Manford - Thank You Baked Potato
156.3K views
1:11Matt Lucas & Pompidou - Thank You Baked Potato
154K views
4:00Matt Lucas - Merry Christmas, Baked Potato
146.3K views
1:08Matt Lucas & Carrie Fletcher - Thank You Baked Potato
126.1K views
1:07Matt Lucas & Ronan Keating - Thank You Baked Potato
94.9K views
1:06Matt Lucas & Michael Ball - Thank You Baked Potato
84.5K views
1:06Matt Lucas & Josh Gad - Thank You Baked Potato
81K views
1:06Matt Lucas & The Coronation Street Cast - Thank You Baked Potato
76K views
1:52Matt Lucas & Courtney Act - Thank You Baked Potato
65.8K views
1:02Matt Lucas & Lorraine Bowen - Thank You Baked Potato
63K views
1:09Matt Lucas & Charlie Awesome - Thank You Baked Potato
62K views
0:56Matt Lucas & Owain Wyn Evans - Thank You Baked Potato
60.1K views
1:08Matt Lucas & Bradley Jaden - Thank You Baked Potato
55.8K views
1:05Matt Lucas & Michael Barrymore - Thank You Baked Potato
50.7K views
0:53Matt Lucas & Myleene Klass - Thank You Baked Potato
49.7K views
1:18Matt Lucas & Dodie - Thank You Baked Potato
49.5K views
1:19Matt Lucas & The English National Opera - Thank You Baked Potato
41.8K views
1:15Matt Lucas & Curtis Stigers - Thank You Baked Potato
40K views
1:28Matt Lucas & Pearl Mackie - Thank You Baked Potato
38.2K viewsGuest appearances (2)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Matt Lucas.
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3:33Henning Wehn - The Matt Lucas Awards
Henning Wehn
77.1K views
1:34Eddie Izzard Matt Lucas Trailer Envy A Run For Hope
Suzy Eddie Izzard
276 viewsChannels on this page: Henning Wehn, Suzy Eddie Izzard
Frequently asked questions
What is Matt Lucas best known for?
Matt Lucas is best known for creating the BBC sketch series Little Britain with David Walliams, which ran from 2003 to 2006, and their later show Come Fly with Me, from 2010 to 2011.
How did Matt Lucas start on television?
His first television appearances came in The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer and Shooting Stars, where he played the score-keeping baby George Dawes from 1995 to 2009.
Was Matt Lucas in Doctor Who?
Yes, Matt Lucas played the character Nardole in Doctor Who between 2015 and 2017.
Did Matt Lucas host The Great British Bake Off?
He presented The Great British Bake Off alongside Noel Fielding from 2020 to 2023.
What films has Matt Lucas appeared in?
His film credits include Astro Boy, Alice in Wonderland, Bridesmaids, Gnomeo and Juliet, Small Apartments, Paddington, Wonka and Gladiator II.
What role did Matt Lucas play in Les Misérables?
He played Monsieur Thénardier in Les Misérables, including the twenty-fifth anniversary concert at the O2, the West End production, the All-Star Staged Concert and the Arena Concert Spectacular.
When was Matt Lucas born?
Matthew Richard Lucas was born on 5 March 1974, and he works as an English actor, comedian, writer and television host.
