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Lee Evans
Those who know a thing or two about Britain"s stand-up comedy scene surely know the phenomenon Lee Evans has become over the years.

From stage to movies, this man has been all around spreading laughter and cheers all the across the world. He is funny, he is witty and above all he is a truly gifted performer.

When he is on stage cracking jokes on everything under the sun, you cannot find even a single dull moment in his act. Such is the magic and charm of Lee Evans. Let us take you through the life and times of this funny man and highlight some of his career achievements.

Born on born 25 February 1964 in Avonmouth, Bristol, Lee Evans was destined to become a house-hold name in Britain. Preferring show business over other professions was natural for him as his father, Dave Evans was a nightclub performer in England.

But such signs did not appear early in his life as he was more inclined towards boxing then. Arts and music also attracted him, but eventually it was the world of comedy that made Lee Evans the star he is today.

Lee Evans got his secondary education in the The Billericay School in Essex and then spent two years in an art school there. He tried hand in boxing and later played drums in a punk rock band called The Forgotten Five.

His romance with comedy stared in 1981 when he was only seventeen years old. He got considerable attention from his early performances in small venues and clubs. Lee spent four years performing in men's clubs and then moved to the alternative circuit where he spent a good five years.

The real career of Lee Evans kicked start with 1988 Edinburgh Festival where he grabbed everyone"s attention with his hilarious jokes and great facial expressions. Then came the 1990s and the whole Britain got the taste of Lee"s humor.

While the Perrier Comedy Award he got in 1993 for his work at the Edinburgh Festival pointed out at his growing fan base, his sell out shows made him the comedy star of the country. His unique style of presenting slapstick comedy and great acting reminded everyone of Norman Wisdom and he soon became a leading comedian of the circuit.

On stage, Lee Evans is a complete delight. During his stand-ups, you can hear the loudest cheers in the venue as he make you laugh like hell. His performances are loud, hot and energetic with a dash of humorous voices.

His style of physical observational comedy is also lauded by all while his sweatiness also makes headlines that cause him to change his suit during the intermission in most of his shows.

The Lee Evans Trio plays an equally important role in his success. Now don"t take it as a trio of three people but it is Lee Evans himself who mimes in three locations on the same stage with an imaginary drum kit, double bass and piano. And yes, you have to attend his show to know the trick behind this act as we are in no mood of disclosing the secret.

Having broken the Guinness World Record for a solo act performing to the biggest comedy audience, Lee Evans is the king of comedy. He broke this record in 2005 at the Manchester Evening News Arena with 10,108 spectators beating the 8,700 of Eddie Izzard. His sold out Big Tour also proved his mammoth fan base all around the UK.

The talented British comedian Lee Evans also rocked in the movie circuit with films like There's Something About Mary, The Ladies Man, The Martins, Funny Bones, MouseHunt, The Fifth Element and The Medallion. His appearances on Channel 4 late-night show Viva Cabaret and other shows were also appreciated a lot.

On television, Lee Evans showed his talent with his own sitcom called So What Now? and The World Of Lee Evans that was nominated for Best New TV Comedy at the British Comedy Awards.

With so much work under his kitty, Lee Evans is surely a comedian par excellence. Look out for his next performance in your city and enjoy his hilarious comedy.