About Dominic Holland
Dominic Anthony Holland (born 6 May 1967) is an English actor, comedian, author and broadcaster. Born in Brent, London, and raised Catholic, he studied textile management at Leeds University and has four sons, including actor Tom Holland. He started performing stand-up comedy in 1991 and won the 1993 Perrier Best Newcomer Award in Edinburgh, and was briefly managed by Eddie Izzard. His BBC Radio 4 series The Small World of Dominic Holland, a reference to his height, won a Comic Heritage Award. The Sunday Times described him as "The UK's master of observational comedy". He has appeared on television programmes including Have I Got News for You and Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and has published several comic novels including Only in America and The Ripple Effect.
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1:00:44Jimmy Carr: Wise As He Is Funny TakesOnLife
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10:50A tribute...
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7:49'Smile for the camera…'
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6:25Timing...
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5:05Takes on Life Podcast Launch
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6:22'At least I’m in the clear…'
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6:54'The Dark Knight...'
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7:19A beautiful comeuppance
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5:31'Dear Dear…'
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7:15'Not hitting the streets...'
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14:58june blog read
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7:00Sticking it out...
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7:29Happy Easter
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6:23'Lost in space…'
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Romeo Blog Read
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Who is Dominic Holland?
Dominic Anthony Holland, born 6 May 1967 in Brent, London, is an English actor, comedian, author and broadcaster.
When did Dominic Holland start stand-up?
Dominic Holland started performing stand-up comedy in 1991 and won the 1993 Perrier Best Newcomer Award in Edinburgh; he was briefly managed by Eddie Izzard.
What is The Small World of Dominic Holland?
The Small World of Dominic Holland is his BBC Radio 4 series, whose title refers to his height, and it won a Comic Heritage Award.
How has the press described Dominic Holland?
The Sunday Times described Dominic Holland as "The UK's master of observational comedy".
What TV shows has Dominic Holland appeared on?
Dominic Holland has appeared on television programmes including Have I Got News for You and Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
Has Dominic Holland written novels?
Yes. Dominic Holland has published several comic novels, among them Only in America and The Ripple Effect.
