Lea Roberts

Lea Roberts
Born Ian Lea Roberts
(1966-07-29) 29 July 1966
Halifax UK
Occupation Comedian
Website www.learoberts.co.uk

Ian Lea Roberts (born 29 July 1966) is a stand-up comedian and after-dinner speaker. He rose to fame after becoming the outright winner of the ITV1 show Stand Up Britain in 2002.[1] Lea had previously been runner-up of the Bachelors "Cup A Soup Comedy Challenge", which saw him perform at The Comedy Store, London.[2] He then went on to appear on a number of TV shows, including the three-part series That's Entertainment for ITV, whilst increasing his name on the comedy circuit.

In previous years Lea has played professional rugby league for Halifax RLFC[3] and is therefore passionate about sport as well as comedy.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/local/laughing_all_the_way_to_the_top_1_1988784
  2. ↑ "The Comedy Store, London".
  3. ↑ "Halifax RLFC". Retrieved 20 March 2012.
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