Justin Lee Collins

Justin Lee Collins
Collins signing autobiography Goodtimes
Born	(1974-07-28) 28 July 1974 (age 42) Southmead, Bristol, England
Medium	Radio, Television, Stand up, Books
Nationality	British
Years active	1997–present
Genres	Observational comedy, Surreal humour, Slapstick
Subject(s)	Celebrities, Everyday life
Spouse	Karen Collins (2003–2010, separated)
Children	2
Notable works and roles	FAQ U The Convention Crasher The Friday Night Project Bring Back... The Justin Lee Collins Show Heads or Tails Good Times Turning Japanese

Justin Lee Collins (born 28 July 1974) is an English radio host, television presenter and actor.

Justin Lee Collins began his career as a stand up comedian in his late teens, having been influenced by the stand up of American comedians such as Eddie Murphy, Anthony George and Steve Martin. He then moved on to be a presenter on a number of TV shows. From 2003 – 2005 he hosted his own radio show on XFM, and was one half of the duo presenting The Sunday Night Project (previously named The Friday Night Project) alongside Alan Carr for Channel 4. He also hosted numerous specials on Channel 4 entitled 'Bring Back...' reuniting the cast and crew from shows and films such as Dallas, Star Wars and Fame. He then took on challenges to become a Mexican Wrestler, a Surfer, a Ballroom Dancer, a Ten Pin Bowler, a High Diver and a West End Star. He later became a West End Star in Rock of Ages.

In 2012 he was convicted of harassing an ex-girlfriend. Since his conviction, Collins has sought professional help.

In 2014 Collins starred in the comedy/horror feature film The Hatching alongside Thomas Turgoose and Andrew Lee Potts and in 2015 played a small role in the time travel comedy Time Slips (2015).

Collins was born on 28 July 1974 in Southmead, Bristol, to Anita and Danny Collins, a self-employed electrician. Collins is an only child. In 1990, Collins left education at Speedwell Technology College at the age of 15 with no qualifications and started working at Marks & Spencer as a warehouse operative.

Collins began his career in entertainment as a stand-up comic whilst still working part-time as a double-glazing window demonstrator. He won the best New Comedy Act award at the Glastonbury Festival in 1997 and reached the finals of the BBC New Comedy Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival the same year. Collins gave up stand-up comedy in 2002 to concentrate on TV and radio presenting, stating that he never intends to return to the profession.