Susan Calman, born on November 6, 1974, in Glasgow, Scotland, is a comedian, television presenter, writer, and former lawyer. She is the daughter of Sir Kenneth Calman, a former Chief Medical Officer and the current Chancellor of the University of Glasgow. Susan attended the High School of Glasgow, an independent school, before pursuing higher education in law at the University of Glasgow.
While at university, she received a Judge Brennan Scholarship, which allowed her to spend three months in North Carolina working with people on death row. This experience deeply impacted her and contributed to her broader understanding of justice and societal issues.
Following her graduation, Calman spent seven years working in corporate law. Despite her success in the legal field, she eventually decided to follow her passion for comedy. Her transition into comedy began gaining momentum in 2005 when she reached the semi-finals of the BBC New Comedy Awards, signaling her growing recognition as a stand-up comedian.
Calman's television career includes appearances on various panel shows and comedy programs. Early in her TV career, she featured on the Channel 4 sketch show "Blowout," which later won a Scottish BAFTA Award. Her work on screen further established her as a prominent figure in British comedy and broadcasting.
In 2017, she participated in the fifteenth season of BBC One’s "Strictly Come Dancing." Paired with professional dancer Kevin Clifton, the duo made it to week 10 before being eliminated. Her participation was widely praised for breaking stereotypes and promoting inclusion on one of the UK’s most popular entertainment shows.
Susan Calman came out as a lesbian in 1993 and has openly discussed the challenges of growing up gay in Glasgow during that period. Her experiences have shaped much of her advocacy work, and she is known for championing LGBTQ+ rights both on and off screen.
In her personal life, Calman has shared her journey with her wife, Lee, who is also a lawyer. The couple entered into a civil partnership in 2012 and later married in 2016. Susan often speaks publicly about the importance of equal rights and representation, using both humor and insight to engage with audiences.
| Birth Date: | 6 Nov, 1974 |
| Age: | 45 yrs |
| Occupations: | Comedian Stand-up comedian Television presenter |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Glasgow |
| Education: | University of Glasgow |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | British comedian |
| Net Worth 2020: | 5 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 25 million |
