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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1:09Matt Lucas & Tony Head - Thank You Baked Potato
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1:29Matt Lucas & Chesney Hawkes - Thank You Baked Potato
36.1K views
1:05Matt Lucas & Rob Houchen - Thank You Baked Potato
36.1K views
1:14Matt Lucas & The Greatest Back Four Of All Time - Thank You Baked Potato
35.7K views
1:09Matt Lucas & John Owen Jones - Thank You Baked Potato
35.1K views
1:12Matt Lucas & Mike Batt - Thank You Baked Potato
33.9K views
1:05Matt Lucas & Celia Graham - Thank You Baked Potato
31.6K views
1:10Matt Lucas - Thank You Baked Potato Duet Sing
29.9K views
1:06Rick Astley - Matt Lucas's 'Thank You Baked Potato'
28.5K views
1:28Matt Lucas & Jamie Lambert - Thank You Baked Potato
27K views
1:26Matt Lucas & Remember Monday - Thank You Baked Potato
26.1K views
1:39Matt Lucas & Gary Barlow - Thank You Baked Potato
25.9K views
1:09Matt Lucas & Shan Ako - Thank You Baked Potato
25.1K views
1:54Matt Lucas - Thank You Baked Potato Tutorial Sing
24.9K views
1:04Matt Lucas & Ben Adams - Thank You Baked Potato
20.9K views
1:22Matt Lucas & Tredegar Town Band - Thank You Baked Potato
20.4K views
4:12Matt Lucas & the cast and musicians of London’s West End Musicals - Thank You Baked Potato
20.3K views
1:12Matt Lucas & Katy Secombe - Thank You Baked Potato
18.6K views
1:25Matt Lucas & Tom Chaplin - Thank You Baked Potato
16.3K views
1:48Matt Lucas & Ciaran Algar - Thank You Baked Potato
12.5K views
1:01Matt Lucas & Charles Michael Duke - Thank You Baked Potato
9.9K views
1:42Matt Lucas & Tom Seals - Thank You Baked Potato
9.7K views
1:09Bowjangles - Thank You Baked Potato
9.4K views
4:04He Watches Over Me | The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas by Matt Lucas
1K 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.
