The famous British stand-up comedian, writer-actor, Alan Davies, had a troubled childhood. After his mother’s death he found it difficult to cope with life, which led to him behaving rudely and becoming defiant. But by the time he completed school, he got stellar grades and continued to perform well in college too. His move from Essex to Kent was his first step into the world of theatre. The talented prodigy got his first job as a stand-up comedian within months of acquiring his degree from the ‘Kent University’. He shot to fame after the gig and embarked on a three month tour in various locations. His talent also won him a nomination for the ‘Best Young Comic’ award. His portrayal of Jonathan Creek, a magician’s aide, who devises illusions on stage and at night during the day, and loves to solve the seemingly supernatural phenomenon, made him quite popular with the television producers. He also did a famous stand-up act titled ‘Urban Trauma’, which became a major crowd-puller. Apart from hosting a number of shows for radio such as the Radio 1’s ‘Alan’s Big One’ and ‘About a Dog’, he also authored his autobiography ‘My Favourite People and Me 1978-88’. His other television appearances include the comedy drama ‘Bob and Rose’, ‘Top Gear’. To know more about his life and personality read on the following biography