Craig Ferguson

Birth Name:

Craig Ferguson

Birth Place:

Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Music department

Actively supports the foundation Boys and Girls Club
Has two children, Liam and Milo
Has three siblings, Janice, Scott, and younger sister and comedienne Lynn
First theatre production was in 1991 as Brad Majors in "Rocky Horror Show․"
After trying to find success as a punk rock musician, set his sights on acting and began landing small roles on television
Attributes actor, and former band-mate, Peter Capaldi for inspiring him to go into comedy
Known for his brand of observational, self-deprecating humor
Known for being open about his personal life, including struggles with alcoholism
Received an FAA private pilot license in 2009
Once worked as a bouncer for the New York City nightclub Save the Robots
In 2008, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States

2000British Independent Film Award - Best Screenplay:Nominated
2003Audience AwardWinner
2006Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
2012BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award - Variety Performer:Nominated
2014OFTA Television Award - Best Male Performance in a Fiction Program:Nominated
2015BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Nominated
2015Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Game Show Host:Winner
2016Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Game Show Host:Winner
2017Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Game Show Host:Nominated
2017Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Game Show:Nominated
2019Voice Arts Award - Outstanding Animation Cast - Motion Picture - Best Voiceover:Winner

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