Peter Kay

Peter John Kay is an English actor, comedy writer and stand-up comedian. He has written, produced and acted in several television and film projects, and has written three books. Born and brought up in Bolton, Kay studied media performance at the University of Salford. He began working part-time as a stand-up comedian, winning the North West Comedian of the Year award. In 1997 he won Channel 4's So You Think You're Funny contest and the following year was nominated for a Perrier Award for his show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. With his public profile raised, in 2000 he co-wrote and starred in That Peter Kay Thing for Channel 4. This resulted in a spin-off sitcom, Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, which ran for two series from 2001 to 2002 and in turn generated another spin-off, Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere, in 2004.

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Peter Kay to headline UK's largest indoor arena when the £350M Co-op Live venue opens in Manchester

Inside Peter Kay's five-year break from the spotlight - from 'hiding in Ireland' to raising thousands for sick children - before returning with his first show in 12 years

Peter Kay is a picture of health as he's seen heading to his tour bus in a tracksuit and slippers

Peter Kay raises £80,000 by playing secret homecoming shows to raise funds for his local theatre in Bolton

Peter Kay claims comedy is a 'minefield' due to political correctness as he defends controversial Little Britain sketches which were removed from show

Peter Kay claims he's been banned from the BRIT Awards for calling Liam Gallagher a 'k***head' in 2010 after he hurled his mic and gong into the crowd

Peter Kay recalls creepy encounter with Jimmy Savile when paedophile licked startled female TV executive on set

Peter Kay donates a portion of ticket sales from his Manchester show to charity in honour of devoted fan Laura Nuttall after she died aged 23 following cancer battle

Peter Kay reveals plans for classic Channel 4 comedy Phoenix Nights to return as film and Christmas special

Peter Kay admits one of the 'biggest honours' of his career was appearing on the final episode of the late Sir Michael Parkinson's iconic chat show

The Office star is named as Britain's top-earning comedian knocking Peter Kay off the top spot (and it's NOT Ricky Gervais!)

Peter Kay stuns fans with ‘mega’ weight loss: ‘Didn’t recognise him!’

Comedian Peter Kay looks unrecognisable in rare clip taken backstage after gig

Comedian Peter Kay shares rare clip taken backstage after London O2 gig

Susan Boyle makes rare outing and reunites with comedian Peter Kay

Susan Boyle delights fans with rare appearance as she reunites with Peter Kay at show

Peter Kay pays tribute to 'kind, genuine and funny' Paul O'Grady with a rare social media post

Peter Kay fans rushed to hospital in worrying moment as comedian is taken off stage

Peter Kay halts his comedy show in Newcastle after three audience members fall ill

Peter Kay set to detail his lifetime of 'adventures' in a brand new memoir