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Eddie Izzard

Theatrical and Cinematic Ventures

Eddie went on to portray the titular character in Christopher Marlowe’s pioneering drama Edward II. Her film debut came in 1996 with The Secret Agent. That same year, she earned her second British Comedy Award for her one-woman show Definite Article, which she took on a successful tour.

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Upon her return, Eddie created two additional live shows: Glorious and One Word Improv, both of which were performed in London’s West End. In 1998, she expanded her film portfolio with a role in Velvet Goldmine and made a cameo with the Monty Python team. Eddie's groundbreaking 1999 show, Dress to Kill, garnered her two Primetime Emmy Awards in 2000 for Outstanding Individual Performance and Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program.

Acting Acclaim and Television Success

By the end of 2000, Eddie was cast as controversial comic Lenny Bruce in Peter Hall’s production of Lenny. She continued to tour with her show Circle and took on roles in several notable films and television series, including The Criminal, Shadow of the Vampire (2000), The Cat’s Meow (2001) as Charlie Chaplin, and A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (2002).

In 2007, she starred in the lead role of the dramedy series The Riches on FX, which ran for two seasons. Her film appearances include Ocean’s Twelve and Ocean’s Thirteen, Valkyrie, and My Super Ex-Girlfriend. She also lent her voice to several animated projects, including The Wild (2006), The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008), and Cars 2 (2011). Television credits from 2009 onward include The Day of the Triffids, United States of Tara, and NBC's Hannibal (2013–2015).

Political Views and Public Recognition

Eddie Izzard identifies as a British-European and has been an outspoken advocate for the United Kingdom’s continued integration with the European Union. For her activism and contribution to public discourse, she received honorary Doctor of Letters degrees from the University of East Anglia and the University of Sheffield.

Social Media and Net Worth

Eddie Izzard is widely followed on social media, particularly on Twitter, where she has over 4.58 million followers under the handle @eddieizzard. As of recent estimates, her net worth is approximately $18 million.

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Quick Facts
Birth Date: 7 Feb, 1962
Age: 58 yrs
Citizenship: Yemen
United Kingdom
Birth Place: Colony of Aden
residence: Bangor
Education: Eastbourne College
Bede's Prep School
Gender: Male
Description: British stand-up comedian
Twitter Id: Eddieizzard
Net Worth 2021: 20 million
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Last Modified: Apr 21 2025
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