Justin Lee Collins
Justin Lee Collins (born 28 July 1974) is a former actor and radio and television presenter from Bristol, England.
| Justin Lee Collins | |
|---|---|
Collins signing autobiography Goodtimes | |
| Born | 28 July 1974 Bristol, England |
| Medium | Radio, television, stand-up, music |
| Nationality | British |
| Years active | 1997–2016 |
| Genres | Observational comedy, surreal humour, slapstick |
| Subject(s) | Celebrities, pop culture |
| Spouse |
Karen Lee Collins
(m. 2003; separated 2010) |
| Children | 4 |
| Notable works and roles | FAQ U The Convention Crasher The Friday Night Project Bring Back... The Justin Lee Collins Show Heads or Tails Good Times Turning Japanese |
Collins began his career as a comedian in the 1990s when he was in his late teens. He then presented a number of TV shows. From 2003 to 2005 he hosted his own radio show on XFM. He was one of the duo presenting The Sunday Night Project (previously named The Friday Night Project), appearing alongside Alan Carr for Channel 4. He also hosted numerous specials on Channel 4 entitled 'Bring Back...', reuniting the cast and crew from shows and films such as Dallas, Star Wars, The A-Team and Fame. He then took on challenges to become a Mexican wrestler, a surfer, a ballroom dancer, a ten-pin bowler, a high diver and a West End star. He later became a real West End star in Rock of Ages.
In 2014 Collins starred in the comedy horror feature film The Hatching alongside Thomas Turgoose and Andrew Potts, and in 2015 he played a small role in the time-travel comedy Time Slips.
In 2012 he was convicted of harassing an ex-girlfriend.