Lenny Henry
Lenny Henry is a British actor, comedian, and writer whose career has spanned over four decades. He first gained fame as a stand-up comedian and television presenter, particularly known for his work on 'The Lenny Henry Show.' His talent extends beyond comedy; he has also acted in dramatic roles and has been a prominent advocate for diversity and representation in the entertainment industry. Henry's contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including a knighthood for his services to drama and charity.
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Lenny Henry co-authored a book that breaks down the complex subject of reparations.
In the Caribbean and Africa a reparations movement is growing: so why is Britain pretending otherwise? | Kenneth Mohammed
United Kingdom· 2025-12-25
Lenny Henry is noted for his appearances in early 90s Christmas films.
‘Criminally below the radar’: readers on their best underrated Christmas films | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-18
Lenny Henry's sister is working with Dave Hill on mental health advocacy.
How the viral Baby Shark video created a $400m businessUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-19
Lenny Henry is an actor, writer, and comedian who co-authored a book on reparations for slavery.
The Supremes, Marcus Garvey, Tupac Shakur: the cultural figures who inspired our Black History Month panel | Lenny Henry, Zeinab Badawi, YolanDa Brown and othersUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-25
Sir Lenny Henry is one of the event’s patrons.
UWI Benefit Dinner returns to London for second staging | News
Jamaica· 2025-09-27
Lenny Henry was the executive producer at the wrap party where Tamsin Greig met her husband.
Tamsin Greig: ‘What is the worst thing anyone’s said to me? “And for you, sir?” It happens a lot’ | Tamsin GreigUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-17
Lenny Henry is a friend of Ben Elton who has been knighted.
The notoriously prickly Ben Elton on swearing, drinking and being overeager
New Zealand· 2025-03-15
