Actor
Eddie Izzard is a British actor and comedian of extraordinary range whose surreal, stream-of-consciousness stand-up comedy and fearless dramatic work have established her as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary performance.
Defining moments and milestones
Izzard began her professional career as a stand-up comedian in 1987 at The Comedy Store in London, building a reputation through improvisation and surreal storytelling that defied conventional comedy structure. Her breakthrough came with the 1993 solo show *Live at the Ambassadors*, followed by the Emmy-winning special *Dress to Kill* (1998), which established her as a major international comedic voice. Over the past two decades, she has expanded into dramatic acting, earning a Tony nomination for her 2003 Broadway performance in *A Day in the Death of Joe Egg* and continuing to take on challenging theatrical roles including Malvolio and solo multi-character performances.
Two Primetime Emmy Awards (2000) for *Dress to Kill*: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program and Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program
St John's School, Newton; St Bede's Prep School, Eastbourne; Eastbourne College; University of Sheffield (Drama, with studies in Accounting and Mathematics)
Recordings featuring Eddie Izzard in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.