Ricky Grover

Born and bred in London’s East End, Ricky tried his hand as a hairdresser and a boxer before becoming an actor/writer/comedian and stalwart of the UK comedy circuit and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Illiterate until he was in his early thirties, he is now a prolific, award-winning writer.

He wrote and starred in two short films. The theatrically-released PUNCH won him the prestigious Silver Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival; and his Channel 4 film HUNGRY won him Best Actor Award at the Brest Film Festival. He appeared in Guy Ritchie’s movie REVOLVER and in documentary director Clive Gordon’s feature debut CARGO.

“Absolute knockout” – Guardian

Ricky was well-reviewed for his appearances in the BBC2 comedy series ‘ORRIBLE. And his character Bulla was not only featured on Channel 4′s THE 11 O’CLOCK SHOW but was interviewed on BBC TV by one of Bulla’s biggest fans – the one-and-only chat show host Michael Parkinson.

Ricky can currently be seen performing live with his one-man show in theatres around the UK as well as at corporate events.

He voiced the part of Yangus for best-selling video game DRAGON QUEST, presented the critically-acclaimed documentary F*** OFF I’M FAT for BBC TV.

Ricky Grover is one of Britain’s top stand-up comedians, who headlines everywhere he plays, including Jongleurs and London’s Comedy Store. He is also one of the UK’s top corporate acts.

QUOTES

“Hilarious” – The Sun

“Thank God for Ricky Grover!” – Evening Standard

“Ricky Grover, born and bred in London’s East End, is probably one of the funniest men I have ever seen “ – The Independent on Sunday

MOVIES

Punch
Hungry
Love Honour and Obey
Bring Me The Head Of Mavis Davis
Cargo
Revolver

TELEVISION

All the Way To Worcester – Channel 4
Black Books – Channel 4
Brian Connolly – ITV
Bulla Meets Parkinson – BBC
Comedy Nation – BBC
Fist of Fun – BBC
Friday Night Armistice – BBC
F*** Off I’m Fat – BBC3
Grandad’s Back in Business – BBC2
Jack Dee’s Full Mountie – BBC
Later than you Think – BBC
Murder Most Horrid – BBC
Oliver Twist – WGBH Boston
‘Orrible – BBC
Red Dwarf – BBC
Stand Up Show – BBC
The Strangerers – Sky One
The 11 O’Clock Show – Channel 4
Tonight With Trevor McDonald – ITV1
TV To Go – BBC
Twisted Tales – BBC
You Are Here – Channel 4

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