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Alistair McGowan

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Alistair McGowan (born 24 November 1964) is a British impressionist, stand-up comic, actor, singer and writer best known to British audiences for The Big Impression (formerly Alistair McGowan's Big Impression), which was, for four years, one of BBC1's top-rating comedy programmes - winning numerous awards, including a BAFTA in 2003
Born: Tue, Nov 24 1964
Birthplace: Evesham, Worcestershire, England
Alistair McGowan is 60 years old
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Poster of Mike Yarwood: Thank You For The Laughs
Mike Yarwood: Thank You For The Laughs
Alistair McGowan was
58 in Mike Yarwood: Thank You For The Laughs
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 21 2023
Poster of My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock
My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock
Alistair McGowan was
58 in My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock
as 'Alfred Hitchcock (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 21 2023
Poster of Creation Stories
Creation Stories
Alistair McGowan was
56 in Creation Stories
as 'Jimmy Savile'.
Thu, Apr 15 2021
Poster of Falklands' Most Daring Raid
Falklands' Most Daring Raid
Alistair McGowan was
47 in Falklands' Most Daring Raid
as 'Himself - Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, Mar 18 2012
Poster of Arthur Christmas
Arthur Christmas
Alistair McGowan was
46 in Arthur Christmas
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
Thu, Nov 10 2011
Poster of Alice Madness Returns, cutscenes
Alice Madness Returns, cutscenes
Alistair McGowan was
46 in Alice Madness Returns, cutscenes
as 'Dr. Angus bumby'.
Tue, Jun 14 2011
Poster of The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
Alistair McGowan was
45 in The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 10 2010
Poster of My Life in Ruins
My Life in Ruins
Alistair McGowan was
44 in My Life in Ruins
as 'Nico'.
Fri, Jun 05 2009
Poster of We Are Most Amused
We Are Most Amused
Alistair McGowan was
43 in We Are Most Amused
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 15 2008
Poster of Ealing Comedy
Ealing Comedy
Alistair McGowan was
43 in Ealing Comedy
as 'Vijay Imran Cecil Kuttuputtu Yogesh'.
Fri, Mar 21 2008
Poster of Best Ever Spitting Image
Best Ever Spitting Image
Alistair McGowan was
41 in Best Ever Spitting Image
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 25 2006
Poster of Comic Aid
Comic Aid
Alistair McGowan was
40 in Comic Aid
Wed, Mar 02 2005
Poster of Churchill: The Hollywood Years
Churchill: The Hollywood Years
Alistair McGowan was
40 in Churchill: The Hollywood Years
as 'Football Commentators (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 03 2004
Poster of Lost and Found
Lost and Found
Alistair McGowan was
38 in Lost and Found
as 'The Funeral Director'.
Tue, Nov 04 2003
Poster of Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe
Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe
Alistair McGowan was
38 in Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe
as 'Des Yeti (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 13 2002
Poster of Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire
Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire
Alistair McGowan was
38 in Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire
as 'Des Yeti / Alan Snowman / Trash Bag (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 13 2002
Poster of Cor, Blimey!
Cor, Blimey!
Alistair McGowan was
35 in Cor, Blimey!
as 'Racing Commentator'.
Mon, Apr 24 2000
Poster of An Evening With Gary Lineker
An Evening With Gary Lineker
Alistair McGowan was
29 in An Evening With Gary Lineker
as 'John Motson'.
Tue, Jun 14 1994

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Weakest Link
The Weakest Link
Alistair McGowan was
57+ in The Weakest Link
as 'Self - Participant'.
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 18 2021
Poster of Talking Snooker
Talking Snooker
Alistair McGowan was
52+ in Talking Snooker
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 15 2017
Poster of 24 Hours in the Past
24 Hours in the Past
Alistair McGowan was
50+ in 24 Hours in the Past
as 'Participant'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 28 2015
Poster of The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
Alistair McGowan was
47+ in The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
as 'Self - Contestant'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 2012
Poster of Leonardo
Leonardo
Alistair McGowan was
46+ in Leonardo
as 'Piero de' Medici'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 11 2011
Poster of Sports Mash: Taking the Mic
Sports Mash: Taking the Mic
Alistair McGowan was
45+ in Sports Mash: Taking the Mic
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 2010
Poster of Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford
Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford
Alistair McGowan was
45+ in Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 26 2010
Poster of Hairspray: The School Musical
Hairspray: The School Musical
Alistair McGowan was
43+ in Hairspray: The School Musical
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 31 2008
Poster of What the Dickens?
What the Dickens?
Alistair McGowan was
43+ in What the Dickens?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 28 2008
Poster of The Alan Titchmarsh Show
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Alistair McGowan was
42+ in The Alan Titchmarsh Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2007
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Alistair McGowan was
42+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of Skins
Skins
Alistair McGowan was
42+ in Skins
as 'Coach Pooter'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 25 2007
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Alistair McGowan was
41+ in The One Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive
Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive
Alistair McGowan was
41+ in Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 11 2006
Poster of Mayo
Mayo
Alistair McGowan was
41+ in Mayo
as 'DI Gil Mayo'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 2006
Poster of Davina
Davina
Alistair McGowan was
41+ in Davina
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 15 2006
Poster of Bleak House
Bleak House
Alistair McGowan was
40+ in Bleak House
as 'Mr. Kenge'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 27 2005
Poster of Monkey Trousers
Monkey Trousers
Alistair McGowan was
40+ in Monkey Trousers
First Air Date
Fri, May 20 2005
Poster of 29 Minutes of Fame
29 Minutes of Fame
Alistair McGowan was
40+ in 29 Minutes of Fame
as 'Self - Team Captain'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 21 2005
Poster of Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are?
Alistair McGowan was
39+ in Who Do You Think You Are?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 12 2004
Poster of Richard & Judy
Richard & Judy
Alistair McGowan was
37+ in Richard & Judy
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 2001
Poster of Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Alistair McGowan was
36+ in Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 02 2001
Poster of 2DTV
2DTV
Alistair McGowan was
36+ in 2DTV
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 2001
Poster of The Big Impression
The Big Impression
Alistair McGowan was
35+ in The Big Impression
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 26 2000
Poster of FBi
FBi
Alistair McGowan was
35+ in FBi
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 22 2000
Poster of Dark Ages
Dark Ages
Alistair McGowan was
35+ in Dark Ages
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 20 1999
Poster of In the Red
In the Red
Alistair McGowan was
33+ in In the Red
as 'Murderer's Voice (Voice Only)'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 26 1998
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Alistair McGowan was
33+ in Parkinson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Spark
Spark
Alistair McGowan was
32+ in Spark
as 'Mike'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1997
Poster of Jonathan Creek
Jonathan Creek
Alistair McGowan was
32+ in Jonathan Creek
as 'Trevor'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 09 1997
Poster of Crapston Villas
Crapston Villas
Alistair McGowan was
30+ in Crapston Villas
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 27 1995
Poster of Fist of Fun
Fist of Fun
Alistair McGowan was
30+ in Fist of Fun
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 11 1995
Poster of Room 101
Room 101
Alistair McGowan was
29+ in Room 101
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 04 1994
Poster of (All Quiet on the) Preston Front
(All Quiet on the) Preston Front
Alistair McGowan was
29+ in (All Quiet on the) Preston Front
as 'Spock'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 04 1994
Poster of Only an Excuse?
Only an Excuse?
Alistair McGowan was
29+ in Only an Excuse?
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 31 1993
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
Alistair McGowan was
28+ in GMTV
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Murder Most Horrid
Murder Most Horrid
Alistair McGowan was
26+ in Murder Most Horrid
as 'Marcos'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 1991
Poster of Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
Alistair McGowan was
25+ in Have I Got News for You
as 'Guest Presenter'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand de Bargos
The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand de Bargos
Alistair McGowan was
24+ in The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand de Bargos
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 16 1989
Poster of Children's Ward
Children's Ward
Alistair McGowan was
24+ in Children's Ward
as 'Casualty Doctor'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 15 1989
Poster of This Morning
This Morning
Alistair McGowan was
23+ in This Morning
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1988
Poster of Spitting Image
Spitting Image
Alistair McGowan was
19+ in Spitting Image
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 26 1984
Poster of The Comedy Annual
The Comedy Annual
Alistair McGowan will be
60+ in The Comedy Annual
First Air Date
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