Frankie Boyle is a Scottish comedian and writer, born on August 16, 1972, in Pollokshaws, Glasgow, Scotland, to an Irish Catholic family. He attended Holyrood Secondary School in Glasgow and later worked as a library assistant. Boyle then enrolled at Langside College before studying Urban Planning at Aston University; however, he remained there only for a year. He subsequently transferred to the University of Sussex, where he earned a BA in English Literature by the age of 22.
Following his undergraduate degree, Boyle briefly trained at a teachers' college in Edinburgh. However, he decided to leave the program to focus on comedy, a field in which he had already begun to gain recognition.
Frankie Boyle's stand-up career gained momentum after his performances at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh, a venue known for nurturing several successful comedians, including Stewart Lee and Michael McIntyre. His sharp wit and provocative material quickly made him a standout presence in the UK comedy scene.
In 2005, Boyle became widely known as a regular panelist on the BBC comedy panel show Mock the Week. His dark humor and unapologetically bold commentary garnered both praise and controversy. He remained with the show until his departure in September 2009, citing creative differences and a desire to focus on other projects.
| Birth Date: | 16 Aug, 1972 |
| Age: | 47 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Pollokshaws |
| residence: | Glasgow |
| Education: | University of Sussex Aston University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Scottish comedian |
