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Craig Ferguson Biography

Birth Name:Craig Ferguson

Birth Place:Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland

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

Fast Facts

  • 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
  • In 2008, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States
  • Once worked as a bouncer for the New York City nightclub Save the Robots

Awards

  • 2000British Independent Film Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
  • 2003Audience Award-: winner
  • 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