Leigh Francis British Actor Known for Keith Lemon: The Film
Leigh Francis · comedian and screenwriter · British
Known for
Biography
Leigh Francis (30 April 1973, Leeds) is a British actor. His best-known title on this site is Keith Lemon: The Film (2012).
Early life
Leigh Francis was educated at Leeds Arts University.
Career
The earliest credit on record for Leigh Francis is Whatever I Want (2000). During the 2000s, he worked on Bo' Selecta! (2002) and Keith Lemon's Very Brilliant World Tour (2008). Work from the 2010s includes The Keith Lemon Sketch Show (2015) and Rocketman (2019, as a retail worker).
His filmography here covers 2 films and 5 TV series from 2000 to 2019. His off-screen credits include writer on Keith Lemon: The Film. He also has 3 singles on record, including I Wanna Go on You (2013).
Recognition
In 2016, he won the British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance for Celebrity Juice.
Filmography
7 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Rocketman | a retail worker | Film |
| 2015– | The Keith Lemon Sketch Show | TV series | |
| 2012 | Keith Lemon: The Film | Writer | Film |
| 2008– | Keith Lemon's Very Brilliant World Tour | TV series | |
| 2002– | Bo' Selecta! | TV series | |
| 2000– | Whatever I Want | TV series | |
| The Keith & Paddy Picture Show | TV series |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance | Celebrity Juice | Won |
Discography
3 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | I Wanna Go on You | Single |
| 2004 | I Got You Babe / Soda Pop | Single |
| Soda Pop | Single |
Personal life
He studied at Leeds Arts University.
Leigh Francis on Social Media
Frequently asked questions
How old is Leigh Francis?
Leigh Francis is 53 years old, born on 30 April 1973 in Leeds.
What is Leigh Francis known for?
Leigh Francis is known for Keith Lemon: The Film (2012).
What is Leigh Francis’s nationality?
Leigh Francis is British, born in Leeds.
Has Leigh Francis won any awards?
Yes. Leigh Francis won British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance (2016) for Celebrity Juice.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q1116190), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Sean Reynolds from Liverpool, United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0
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