About Simon Day
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What is Simon Day known for?
Simon Day is an English comedian and actor best known for his roles in the sketch show The Fast Show and the sitcom Grass.
How did Simon Day start in comedy?
He came up as a stand-up comic and won the Time Out new act of the year in 1991 with his music hall character Tommy Cockles, before appearing on the BBC One show Paramount City.
Did Simon Day work with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer?
Yes. Day joined Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer for two tours and two series of Big Night Out.
What was Brian Pern?
Brian Pern was a spoof-documentary series that Simon Day co-wrote and starred in from 2014 to 2017, parodying the career of Peter Gabriel.
Has Simon Day toured as a solo stand-up?
His first solo UK stand-up tour, What a Fool Believes, took place in 2008, and in 2012 he published his autobiography, Comedy and Error: They Really Were Marvellous Times.
Where was Simon Day born?
Simon William Day was born in Blackheath, London, on 7 June 1962. His acting credits include Heartbeat, Jonathan Creek, Skins and the film Shakespeare in Love.
