Jasper Carrott
- 79 years old
- English
- Actor, stand-up comedian, presenter and writer
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Jasper Carrott cancels tour to undergo heart surgery
The 72-year-old comedian Jasper Carrott has announced he needs essential heart bypass surgery, which has resulted in him cancelling a string of live tour dates.
Adam Bloodworth, Metro, 2nd August 2017How comedy captured the Edinburgh Fringe: part 1
In the first of a series of articles to celebrate the Edinburgh Festival Fringe's 70th anniversary, we look back at the remarkable rise of stand-up comedy and how it came to dominate the once theatre-heavy programme.
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 9th May 2017Interview: Jasper Carrott
Jasper Carrott talks about comedy, touring and Goldenballs.
Steve Mills, Northamptonshire Telegraph, 7th October 2016Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan review
Anybody who sees this show would be forgiven for thinking the cast is huge - with the talents of Alistair McGowan in the mix it is no surprise that anyone would think that this is a show of 100 voices. With Jasper Carrott performing in the same show, they might also be forgiven for feeling 20-30 years younger, watching a seasoned performer who flourishes on the stage with comedic flair, throwing them back into the 80s and 90s in a timeless manner.
Matt Yeoman, The Reviews Hub, 30th November 2015Jasper Carrott interview
Going on tour with his best friend - who happens to be rock star Bev Bevan - has been a career high, veteran comedian Jasper Carrott tells Chris Broom.
Chris Broom, Portsmouth News, 15th May 2015Jasper Carrott: 'I have had a fabulous career'
Jasper, 70, who is now back on the road, lives with his wife, Hazel, in Solihull, near Birmingham, just 12 miles from where he was born.
Neil Bonner, The Daily Express, 2nd May 2015Jasper Carrott: how Robin Williams helped his US shows
Jasper explained that he sees himself as a storyteller, more like his American comedy heroes, rather than a teller of jokes. This style led him to tour the USA in 1984 and a recommendation from the late Robin Williams meant it was a sell-out.
Chris Ballinger, East Grinstead Courier, 10th January 2015Jasper Carrott interview
Jasper Carrott is teaming up with impressionist Alistair McGowan, after rediscovering his love for making audiences laugh.
Crawley News, 10th January 2015Tim Minchin live in Hyde Park review
In a slightly incongruous fit, the evening proceedings were overseen by veteran funnyman Jasper Carrott.
Christian Tobin, Digital Spy, 11th July 2014Gig review: Tim Minchin
This was not an easy crowd to win over, outdoors and in pretty much broad daylight. Even veteran compere Jasper Carrott struggled a bit.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th July 2014