Celebrity
From his acting talents to his life-changing charitable efforts.
Weve long known that the remarkableSir Lenny Henryis a national treasure, and now its official.
We take a look at some of Sir Lenny Henrys trailblazing moments, below.
He ended up winning the show with spot-on impersonations ofStevie Wonder, Frank Spencer, and more.
Over the years, hes continuously used his platform to celebrate his heritage and uplift others.
I wanted the attitude to Black performers to change.
It was time that we were themakerof the joke, not simply the taker, he said.
The fast-moving, quippy show was full of gags, and also co-starredTracey Ullmanand David Copperfield.
The idea of playing the music I loved andmixing that with all my comedy nonsense was irresistible.
I loved it, the performer shared.
Aside from being a DJ, Henry has also written radio plays.
His personal favourite remains his very first work,Corrinne Come Back And Gone, produced with Radio 4.
It featured stand-up comedy, along with impressions of celebrities including Tina Turner, Prince, and Stevie Wonder.
Its various iterations and revivals ran across 19 years, including a six-part Radio 4 revival in 2020.
Co-founding & Supporting Comic Relief
Comic Reliefmay well be Henrys most significant legacy.
Henry and Curtis still actively participate in the annual telethons to this date.
Interestingly, he first appeared as a backing singer onKate Bushs song Why Should I Love You?
This culminated in Henrys well-received blues album,New Millennium Blues.
Confronting the lack of non-white characters in fantasy novels, Henry has written two young adult books.
Diversity and inclusivity is integral to the projects.
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