Biography
Who is Craig Ferguson?
Early life in Scotland
Craig Ferguson was born on May 17, 1962, in the Springburn district of Glasgow. His parents were Robert, a post office worker, and Janet, a primary school teacher. When he was six months old, the family moved to a new home in the town of Cumbernauld. He attended local schools, specifically Muirfield Primary School and Cumbernauld High School.
At age 16, he left high school to begin an apprenticeship as an electronics technician at a Burroughs Corporation factory. Before finding fame in entertainment, he had several jobs. He worked in construction while living in New York City in 1983 and was later employed as a nightclub bouncer at Save the Robots.
Early music and comedy career
His entertainment career started with music. As a teenager, he played drums for various Glasgow punk bands, including the Night Creatures and Exposure. He also played for a band called The Bastards from Hell, which was fronted by actor Peter Capaldi. He later performed as a session musician for the singer Nico during her Scottish tour dates.
He transitioned into comedy by creating a character named Bing Hitler. This persona was designed to parody folk singers in Scotland. He performed this act at the 1986 Edinburgh Festival Fringe to success. He eventually moved away from the character, later appearing in television shows like Red Dwarf, The Ferguson Theory, and The Dirt Detective.
American television and film work
Craig Ferguson moved to Los Angeles in 1994. His first American role was on the sitcom Maybe This Time. He soon achieved a major breakthrough as Mr. Wick on The Drew Carey Show, a character he played from 1996 until 2004. He is well known for hosting The Late Late Show from 2005 to 2014, winning a Peabody Award for his interview with Desmond Tutu.
Beyond his talk show career, he has appeared in many films. He voiced Gobber in the How to Train Your Dragon series and Lord Macintosh in the film Brave. He also hosted the game shows Celebrity Name Game, The Hustler, and Scrabble. Throughout his time in the United States, he has continued touring as a stand-up comedian and released several comedy specials, including A Wee Bit o' Revolution and I'm Here to Help.
Writing and creative projects
Craig Ferguson has written several books throughout his career. His literary works include the novel Between the Bridge and the River and two memoirs titled American on Purpose and Riding the Elephant. He has also written, directed, and starred in films such as The Big Tease, Saving Grace, and I'll Be There. In 2023, he launched a podcast called Joy on iHeartMedia.
Birthday and age
Craig Ferguson was born on May 17, 1962, which makes Craig 64 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Craig shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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