Romesh Ranganathan
_3.jpg)
Romesh Ranganathan (born 27 March 1978) is a British stand-up comedian, actor, and presenter. He is known for his deadpan and often self-deprecating comedy style. Ranganathan has appeared on numerous television shows and has established himself as a prominent figure in the British comedy scene.
Early Life[edit]
Romesh Ranganathan was born in Crawley, West Sussex, England. He is of Sri Lankan Tamil descent. Before embarking on a career in comedy, Ranganathan worked as a mathematics teacher at Hazelwick School in Crawley and The Beacon School in Banstead, Surrey.
Career[edit]
Ranganathan began his comedy career in 2010, performing at various comedy clubs and festivals. He quickly gained recognition for his unique comedic style and was a finalist in the 2013 Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
Television[edit]
Ranganathan has appeared on several popular British television shows, including:
In 2015, he starred in his own BBC Three series, Asian Provocateur, where he traveled to Sri Lanka to explore his heritage. The show was well-received and led to a second series where he traveled to North America.
Radio[edit]
Ranganathan has also made appearances on various radio shows, including The News Quiz on BBC Radio 4.
Writing[edit]
In addition to his work in stand-up and television, Ranganathan has written for several publications and released his autobiography, Straight Outta Crawley, in 2018.
Personal Life[edit]
Ranganathan is married and has three children. He often incorporates anecdotes about his family life into his comedy routines. He is also a vegan and has spoken publicly about his dietary choices.
Awards and Recognition[edit]
Ranganathan has received several awards and nominations throughout his career, including:
- Winner of the Best Newcomer Award at the 2013 Edinburgh Comedy Awards
- Nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Entertainment Performance in 2016
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
External Links[edit]
Ad. Transform your life with W8MD's
GLP-1 weight loss injections special from $29.99 with insurance
|
WikiMD Medical Encyclopedia |
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Content may be inaccurate or outdated and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical decisions. Verify information with trusted sources such as CDC.gov and NIH.gov. By using this site, you agree that WikiMD is not liable for any outcomes related to its content. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
