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Leigh Francis

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Leigh Francis Wiki Biography

Leigh Szaak Francis (born 30 April 1973) is an English stand-up comedian, actor, director, producer, writer, and voice artist, best known for creating Channel 4’s Bo’ Selecta! and portraying Keith Lemon in several ITV shows including Celebrity Juice, Keith Lemon’s LemonAid and Keith Lemon’s Through the Keyhole IMDB Wikipedia $10 million 1973 1973-5-30 5′ 7″ (1.7 m) Actor Bo’ Selecta! (2002) Celebrity Juice (2008) Cha’mone Mo’Fo’Selecta! A Tribute to Michael Jackson (2009) England English Gemini Jill Carter Keith Lemon: The Film (2012) Leeds Leigh Francis Leigh Francis Net Worth May 30 Soundtrack UK Writer Yorkshire

Leigh Francis Quick Info

Net Worth $10 Million
Date Of Birth May 30, 1973
Place Of Birth Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK
Height 5′ 7″ (1.7 m)
Profession Actor, Writer, Soundtrack
Nationality English
Spouse Jill Carter
IMDB http://imdb.com/name/nm5793227

Leigh Francis Important Facts

  • Francis confirmed that Avid Merrion’s name, accent and dialects were inspired by his former teacher at the Leeds College of Art, Laimonis Mierins. He also pointed out that Merrion is a mis-spelling of Mierins and is nothing to do with the Merrion Centre in Leeds as many people assume.
  • Portrayed himself in an interview for the first time on The Frank Skinner Show (1995) on December 9th 2004.
  • Is very good friends with Davina McCall who ‘discovered’ him and got him regular appearances on MTV. This kick-started his TV career.
  • Won the 1997 Best Newcomer Award in the 13th Annual British Academy of Adult Movies and Entertainment for his performance in Baker’s Dozen and also in Red and Ready.

Leigh Francis Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Celebrity Juice 2008-2015 TV Series Keith Lemon Actor
Through the Keyhole 2013-2015 TV Series Keith Lemon / Keith Lemon – Host Actor
Celebrity Squares 2014 TV Series Keith Lemon Actor
Let’s Do Lunch with Gino & Mel 2012-2014 TV Series Keith Lemon Actor
Alan Carr: Chatty Man 2014 TV Series Keith Lemon Actor
Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 2014 TV Series Keith Lemon Actor
This Morning 2012-2013 TV Series Keith Lemon Actor
Lemon La Vida Loca 2012-2013 TV Series Keith Lemon Actor
The Jonathan Ross Show 2012-2013 TV Series Keith Lemon Actor
Keith Lemon: The Film 2012 Keith Lemon / Evil Steve Actor
A Moment With 2012 TV Series Keith Lemon Actor
Alan Carr’s Summertime Specstacular 2 2012 TV Movie Keith Lemon Actor
Peter Andre: My Life 2011-2012 TV Series Keith Lemon Actor
Keith Lemon’s Lemonaid 2012 TV Series Keith Lemon Actor
The BRITs Backstage 2012 2012 TV Movie Keith Lemon Actor
The BRITs Red Carpet 2012 2012 TV Movie Keith Lemon Actor
Let’s Dance for Sport Relief 2009-2012 TV Series Keith Lemon / Keith Lemon – Judge Actor
Chris Moyles Quiz Night 2011 TV Series Keith Lemon Actor
24 Hour Panel People 2011 TV Mini-Series Keith Lemon Actor
100 Greatest Toys 2010 TV Movie Keith Lemon Actor
I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! NOW! 2009-2010 TV Series Keith Lemon Actor
Keith Lemon’s Fit 2010 Video Keith Lemon Actor
Sharon Osbourne: A Comedy Roast 2010 TV Movie Keith Lemon Actor
Cha’mone Mo’Fo’Selecta! A Tribute to Michael Jackson 2009 TV Movie Michael Jackson / Various Characters Actor
T4 on the Beach 2009 2009 TV Movie Keith Lemon Actor
Sound 2008 TV Series Keith Lemon Actor
Everybody Loves Lil’ Chris 2008 TV Series Keith Lemon Actor
Everybody Loves Lil Chris 2008 TV Movie Keith Lemon Actor
Keith Lemon’s Very Brilliant World Tour 2008 TV Series Keith Lemon Actor
Comedy Live Presents Russell Brand and Friends 2008 TV Movie Bo Selecta’s Craig David Actor
Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack 2008 TV Series Hijacker Actor
Bo! in the USA 2006 TV Series Avid Merrion Actor
Avid Merrion’s XXXmas Special 2005 TV Movie Avid Merrion Actor
A Bear’s Tail 2005 TV Series The Bear / Various Characters Actor
A Bear’s Christmas Tail 2004 TV Movie The Bear / Various Characters Actor
Bo’ Selecta! 2002-2004 TV Series Various Characters / Avid Merrion / The Bear / … Actor
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross 2002-2003 TV Series Avid Merrion Actor
Here Is This 1999 TV Series as Barry Gibson Actor
Comedy Café 1999 TV Series Barry Gibson Actor
The 11 O’Clock Show 1999 TV Series Actor
Lemon La Vida Loca 2013 TV Series devised by – 1 episode Writer
Keith Lemon: The Film 2012 screenplay Writer
Keith Lemon’s Fit 2010 Video Writer
Cha’mone Mo’Fo’Selecta! A Tribute to Michael Jackson 2009 TV Movie written by Writer
Keith Lemon’s Very Brilliant World Tour 2008 TV Series writer Writer
Bo! in the USA 2006 TV Series written by – 1 episode Writer
Avid Merrion’s XXXmas Special 2005 TV Movie written by Writer
A Bear’s Tail 2005 TV Series Writer
A Bear’s Christmas Tail 2004 TV Movie Writer
Bo’ Selecta! 2002 TV Series writer – 6 episodes Writer
Whatever I Want 2000 TV Series Writer
Britain’s Favourite Christmas Songs 2011 TV Movie documentary writer: “Proper Crimbo!” Soundtrack
Live from Studio Five TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2009 writer – 1 episode, 2009 Soundtrack
Night Fever 2001 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Through the Keyhole 2015 TV Series Himself – Host Self
Keeping Up with the Kardashians 2015 TV Series Himself Self
Loose Women 2008-2015 TV Series Keith Lemon Self
National Television Awards 2015 TV Special Himself Self
Alan Carr: Chatty Man 2014 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway 2014 TV Series Keith Lemon Self
Dynamo: Magician Impossible 2013 TV Series documentary Himself Self
The Xtra Factor 2009-2012 TV Series Keith Lemon – Celebrity Panel / Keith Lemon Self
Daybreak 2012 TV Series Keith Lemon Self
The Amazing Spiderman T4 Premiere Special 2012 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
The British Soap Awards 2012: The Party 2012 TV Special Keith Lemon Self
The BRIT Awards 2012 2012 TV Special Himself Self
National Television Awards 2012 TV Special Keith Lemon Self
National Television Awards: The Party 2012 TV Special Keith Lemon Self
Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties 2011 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
Peter Andre: The Next Chapter 2011 TV Series Himself Self
Let’s Dance for Sport Relief 2011 TV Series Himself – Judge Self
Ultimate Big Brother 2010 TV Series Himself Self
Britain’s Got More Talent 2010 TV Series Keith Lemon Self
Big Brother’s Big Awards Show 2010 TV Special Keith Lemon Self
Live from Studio Five 2009-2010 TV Series Keith Lemon / Himself / Avid Merrion Self
Xposé 2010 TV Series Himself Self
Angela and Friends 2009 TV Series Himself Self
Hell’s Kitchen 2009 TV Series Keith Lemon Self
The Comedy Map of Britain 2008 TV Series documentary Himself Self
The New Paul O’Grady Show 2008 TV Series Keith Lemon Self
Kenny Everett: Licence to Laugh 2007 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
The British Comedy Awards 2006 Live 2006 TV Special Himself Self
Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 2006 TV Series documentary Mel B / Himself Self
MTV Europe Music Awards 2006 2006 TV Special Madonna Self
The Story of Light Entertainment 2006 TV Mini-Series documentary Avid Merrion Self
Death of Celebrity 2005 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
Big Brother’s Big Mouth 2005 TV Series Bear Self
Generation Jedi 2005 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
Comic Aid 2005 TV Movie The Bear Self
UK Radio Aid 2005 TV Movie documentary Avid Merrion Self
The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2004 TV Movie The Bear (as The Bear) Self
Top of the Pops 2003-2004 TV Series Avid Merrion Self
CD:UK 2003-2004 TV Series Avid Merrion Self
The Frank Skinner Show 2004 TV Series Himself Self
Brit Awards 2004 2004 TV Movie documentary Himself (as Avid Merrion) Self
SM:TV Gold 2003 TV Series Avid Merrion Self
GMTV 2003 TV Series Avid Merrion Self
The British Comedy Awards 2003 2003 TV Special Avid Merrion Self
Popworld 2001-2002 TV Series The Bear / Barry Gibson Self
Night Fever 2001 TV Series Barry Gibson Self
Big Brother’s Little Brother 2001 TV Series Avid Merrion (2002) Self
Whatever I Want 2000 TV Series Himself (as Barry Gibson) Self
The Jonathan Ross Show 2012 TV Series Keith Lemon Archive Footage
Let Loose… The Very Best of ‘Loose Women’ 2008 Video Keith Lemon Archive Footage
50 Greatest Comedy Catchphrases 2008 TV Movie documentary Various (uncredited) Archive Footage
The Big Fat Anniversary Quiz 2007 TV Movie Craig David (uncredited) Archive Footage

Leigh Francis Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2015 National Television Award National Television Awards, UK Most Popular Entertainment Presenter Won
2013 National Television Award National Television Awards, UK Most Popular Entertainment Presenter Celebrity Juice (2008) Won
2012 National Television Award National Television Awards, UK Most Popular Entertainment Presenter Celebrity Juice (2008) Won
2015 National Television Award National Television Awards, UK Most Popular Entertainment Presenter Nominated
2013 National Television Award National Television Awards, UK Most Popular Entertainment Presenter Celebrity Juice (2008) Nominated
2012 National Television Award National Television Awards, UK Most Popular Entertainment Presenter Celebrity Juice (2008) Nominated

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