Billy Connolly
- 82 years old
- Scottish
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Gary Little: comedy heroes Chic Murray & Billy Connolly
Glasgow stand-up picks two Scottish legends as his comic icons.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 26th October 2016Robin Ince on Billy Connolly
74 years old and with Parkinson's and he's still better than the whole damn rest of us.
Robin Ince, 25th October 2016Michael McIntyre on why Billy Connolly is inspirational
Simply the stand-up by whom all others are judged. Michael McIntyre explains how the comedians' comedian is still going strong and finding the humour in everything.
Michael McIntyre, GQ, 24th October 2016The stars who got their big break at the Fringe (Link expired)
Here are just some of the actors and comedians who made their name in the capital.
WOW247, 8th August 2016Opinion: what is stand-up?
What is stand-up comedy? I thought I knew, but I'm starting to wonder.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th May 2016Why comics tend to make bad baddies
One-time Blackadder buffoon Hugh Laurie was on devilish form in The Night Manager but it's a rare comedian who plays a convincing screen villain.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 30th March 2016Billy Connolly honoured at National TV Awards
Billy Connolly has picked up the Special Recognition prize at The National TV Awards 2016.
British Comedy Guide, 21st January 2016Billy Connolly: High Horse
Billy Connolly's far from ready to meet the Big Yin in the sky yet; his powers of comedy are undimmed. His prime is lasting a hell of a long time.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th January 2016Billy Connolly to receive special NTA recognition
Billy Connolly is to be given a Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards.
Jill Castle, The Herald, 8th January 2016Billy Connolly, comedy review
This was not quite vintage Connolly yet any suggestion of an artistic demise is far from accurate, says Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 8th January 2016