Jack Whitehall (born July 7, 1988) is a British Comedian, Actor, Writer, and TV Presenter from London, England. He gained popularity as a stand-up comedian. Furthermore, the 30-year-old comedian performed his first stand-up comedy show at the “Edinburgh Festival Fringe”.
Later, the star nominated for the “Best Newcomer” Award at the 2008 Chortle Awards. His real full birth name is Jack Peter Benedict Whitehall.
Jack was also the regular performer in the “Stand Up for the Week”. As an actor, he made his debut on the big screen with the comedy film “The Bad Education Movie” as Alfie Wickers.
The comedian is also a three-time winner of the “King of Comedy” award at the British Comedy Awards. The actor appeared in movies like Mother’s Day (2016) and The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018). In addition, Whitehall also gave his voice to the movie Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods.
The various TV series Jack appeared are Noah’s Ark, Little Crackers, Fresh Meat (2011–2016), Bad Education, Backchat, Drunk History, etc. The comedian is currently working in the “Thunderbirds Are Go” (2015 to present).
Moreover, he is also the winner of the 2007 Amused Moose. In fact, Whitehall also won the honor of the “King of Comedy” at the British Comedy Awards in 2012, 2013, and 2014.
Early Life, Parents, Childhood & Profile
The actor was born on July 7, 1988, in the city of Westminster, London, England. Hence, the age of Jack Whitehall is 30 years old, as of 2018. His mother “Hilary Amanda Jane Whitehall” was also an actress.
Furthermore, Jack’s father “Michael John Whitehall” was a TV producer. He worked as an agent for famous actors such as Judi Dench, Barry Chuckle, and Richard Griffiths. The actor also has a younger sister Molly Louisa and a younger brother Barnaby William.
Moreover, he enrolled at Tower House School and then attended Dragon School in Oxford. Later, he joined Marlborough College. The famous comedian attended the University of Manchester to study the history of art.
At the age of 9, Jack appeared in the series “Noah’s Ark”. His passion for stand-up comedy grew in his college days. Therefore, he was the runner-up in the “Laughing Horse New Act of the Year” competition.
Personal Affairs, Girlfriend & Spouse
The 30-year-old comedian was in a relationship with his girlfriend Gemma Chan (British Actress). They started dating each other in 2011. The couple first met on the sets of Fresh Meat.
Furthermore, Whitehall also attended the Royal Television Society Programme Award in March 2016 with her. In 2015, she was also present on the premiere of Jack’s movie “The Bad Education in London”.
Unfortunately, in 2017, they broke up due to the busy schedules that left them with no time for each other.
Wiki & Bio | |
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Full Birth Name | Jack Peter Benedict Whitehall. |
Nickname | Jack. |
Working As | 1. Comedian. 2. Actor. 3. Writer. 4. TV Presenter. |
Age (As of 2019) | 31 years old. |
Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | July 7, 1988. |
Birthplace/Hometown | London, England. |
Nationality | British. |
Citizenship | England. |
Film Debut | 2015 The Bad Education Movie as Alfie Wickers. |
First Television Show | The Good Guys as Guy McFadyean Jr. in 1993. |
Star Sign (Zodiac Sign) | Cancer. |
Ethnicity | White Caucasian. |
Religion | Christianity. |
Current Residence | London, England. |
Famous For | His appearance in shows like Fresh Meat and Bad Education. |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height | Feet & Inches: 6' 1". Centimeters: 185 cm. Meters: 1.85 m. |
Weight | Kilograms: 80 Kg. Pounds: 176 lbs. |
Biceps Size | 14.5 inches. |
Body Measurements (chest-waist-hips) | 40-30-37. |
Shoe Size (US) | 11. |
Tattoos details? | None. |
Eye Color | Blue. |
Hair Color | Dark Brown. |
Family | |
Parents | Father: Michael John Whitehall. Mother: Hilary Amanda Jane Whitehall. |
Siblings | Sister: Molly Louisa Whitehall. Brother: Barnaby William Whitehall. |
Personal Life | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Dating History? | In 2011, he fell in love with Gemma Chan. |
Girlfriend | Gemma Chan. |
Wife/Spouse Name | None. |
Children | None. |
Education | |
Highest Qualification | Graduate. |
School | Dragon School in Oxford. |
Alma Mater | 1. Marlborough College. 2. The University of Manchester. |
Hobbies & Favorite Things | |
Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Matt Damon. Actress: Emma Watson. |
Dream Holiday Destination | Paris. |
Favorite Color | Blue and black. |
Love to do | Listening to music, Playing Video games and Traveling. |
Favorite Dishes | Italian Food. |
Money Factor | |
Net worth | Approx. $4 million US dollars (As of 2019). |
Some Lesser Known Facts about Jack Whitehall
- He also appeared at the Montreal “Just for Laughs” comedy festival.
- Jack is also a regular panelist on the game show named “A League of Their Own”.
- Furthermore, the comedian influenced by Jack Dee and wanted to become a stand-up comedian like him.
- The accumulated Net worth of Whitehall is $4 million US dollars.
- The actor also established a Guinness World Record by hosting the highest stand-up comedy gig onboard a British Airways’ flight.
- Moreover, the comedian made the record in support of the charity show “Comic Relief”
- Jack Whitehall stands tall at a height of 6 Feet 1 Inch (185 centimeters) and weight is 176 lbs or 80 Kg.
- He was also a guest chairman of the British TV panel for “Have I Got News for You”.
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