David Walliams
IrelandartistMaleb. 19711.0Global Dominance: 0.00%David Walliams is a British comedian, actor, and author, widely recognized for his work on television and in children's literature. He gained fame as a co-creator and performer on the hit sketch show 'Little Britain,' which showcased his talent for character-driven humor and satire.
Country presence
Recent news mentions
David Walliams faced criticism from Max Porter for his children's books, which Porter described as horrible.
We wrote to the school, ‘There are extraordinary children’s books. You’re giving kids David Walliams?’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-26
David Walliams is mentioned as an author who was recently dropped by his publisher following allegations.
A day in the life of the mobile library serving the people of the Beara Peninsula in Cork – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-22
David Walliams denies inappropriate behavior after the publisher cuts all collaboration with him following harassment allegations.
Kutter samarbeid med kjent barnebokforfatter etter trakasseringsanklager
Norway· 2025-12-23David Walliams denies inappropriate behavior after the publisher cuts all collaboration with him following harassment allegations.
Kutter samarbeid med kjent barnebokforfatter etter trakasseringsanklagerNorway· 2025-12-23David Walliams' portrayal of women in his best-selling children’s books is being re-examined amid allegations.
Fat stepmothers and tacky gold-diggers – David Walliams’ books should have worried any parent
Australia· 2025-12-22
David Walliams is accused of alleged inappropriate behaviour and is currently on holiday in the Maldives.
Little Britain David Walliams accused of alleged inappropriate behaviour; BBC under pressure to axe WalliamsAustralia· 2025-12-21
David Walliams, a bestselling British children’s author, was dropped by HarperCollins UK after harassment allegations were reported.
Children’s author David Walliams dropped by publisher after harassment allegations
Canada· 2025-12-20
David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher HarperCollins following an investigation into allegations he had harassed young women.
Children’s author and comedian David Walliams dropped by publisher HarperCollins – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-20
David Walliams has denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour after being dropped by his publisher HarperCollins UK.
David Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour after HarperCollins drops him
United Kingdom· 2025-12-19
David Walliams has been dropped by HarperCollins UK after behaviour allegations.
David Walliams dropped by HarperCollins UK after behaviour allegations
New Zealand· 2025-12-19
David Walliams made two Nazi salutes during a recording of the comedy panel show Would I Lie To You?
David Walliams' Nazi salute on Would I Lie To You unacceptable, BBC saysUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-13
David Walliams is a bestselling author whose online guide Rachael Blackmore used to help write her children's book.
‘When I won the Grand National, it was nothing to do with being male or female’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03
David Walliams is interviewed in the film, perhaps because of his TV comedy Little Britain.
I Am Martin Parr review – enjoyable study of tragicomic Britain’s inspired photographer | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-19
