Tim Clark | |
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Born | Liverpool, England |
Occupation | Comedian, writer, presenter, actor |
Home town | London, England |
Spouse(s) | Married (June 2004) |
Children | Three daughters and a son |
Tim Clark is a British comedian, writer and presenter on both television and radio. He currently lives in London with his wife and two of his children.
For more than 20 years, Clark has been building a reputation for himself on the comedy scene. Working as a compère, he has hosted shows throughout the country. In January 1990 he introduced the first 'Pillar Talk' show at the Pillar Room in the Cheltenham Town Hall, a venue which has seen some of the top acts in the UK including Simon Pegg, Mark Lamarr, Bill Bailey and Frank Skinner. Clark was on hand to witness one of the crazier moments in Jim Jefferies' career. The Australian comic was on stage at the Comedy Store, Manchester when he was attacked by a heckler. As well as touring with Frank Skinner, Clark has toured extensively throughout Europe (including Kosovo and Bosnia) and in Asia. In 1995, he became the first western comic to perform in Beijing, China. He is now a regular compère with Comedy Store and Jongleurs.
At the 2002 Edinburgh Fringe, Clark performed his one-man drama, "Talking to Ted". Playing the role of a less than stellar comedian he tries to come to terms with his cocaine habit and how he's going to explain to his wife about the Welsh mistress which has now given him a son. His only companion he can talk to is the teddy bear his daughter left in the car. Fiona Stuges reviewed the show in The Independent praising Clark as "a revelation. <He> has a strong feel for human frailty and performs with acute intelligence. For that, he shouldn't be overlooked.". The show was broadcast on 7 July 2004 on BBC Radio 4 with Les Dennis taking up the main role.