Lea Roberts
Lea Roberts | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ian Lea Roberts 29 July 1966 Halifax UK |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Spouse | Sally Roberts |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | www |
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
- ^ http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/local/laughing_all_the_way_to_the_top_1_1988784
- ^ "The Comedy Store, London". Archived from the original on 2012-09-12. Retrieved 2020-02-24.
- ^ "Halifax RLFC". Retrieved 20 March 2012.