Bob Mortimer

January 4, 2024
Comedian

Quick Facts

Bob Mortimer
Full Name Bob Mortimer
Occupation Comedian
Date Of Birth May 23, 1959(1959-05-23)
Age 65
Country United Kingdom
Birth City England
Horoscope Taurus

Bob Mortimer Biography

Name Bob Mortimer
Birthday May 23
Birth Year 1959
Home Town England
Birth Country United Kingdom
Birth Sign Taurus
Spouse Lisa Matthews

Bob Mortimer is one of the most popular and richest Comedian who was born on May 23, 1959 in England, United Kingdom. English stand-up comedian who is famous for his collaboration in the company of English stand up comedian known for his work with Vic Reeves, who he owns Pett Productions with. He voiced the character of Father Nicholas in the animated BBC Three series Popetown., whom he runs Pett Productions with. He was the voice of Father Nicholas in the animated BBC Three series Popetown.

He was also included in the the 50 most popular British comedians along with Ricky Gervais.

In 1986, Mortimer went to the Goldsmith’s Tavern in New Cross, London, to see a new show by a comedian called Vic Reeves. Mortimer was impressed by the performance, particularly the character Tappy Lappy, which was Reeves attempting to tap dance while wearing a Bryan Ferry mask and planks on his feet. Mortimer approached Reeves after the show, and the two began writing material for the next week’s show together. They also became good friends, even forming a band called the Potter’s Wheel. Mortimer began to perform on the show, which was christened Vic Reeves Big Night Out, creating such characters as the Singing Lawyer, Graham Lister, Judge Nutmeg and the Man With the Stick.

The show became successful in South London and eventually outgrew Goldsmith’s Tavern, moving in 1988 to the Albany Empire in Deptford. Mortimer soon became an integral part of the performance, providing him with a weekly break from the legal work, which had begun to disillusion him. He once quipped that the final straw was a run in with a mugger who, recognising Mortimer as having represented him legally, promptly stood down and apologised for not recognising him.

He got married Lisa Matthews and the couple had two sons, named Tom as well as Harry.

Bob Mortimer Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Comedian
House Living in own house.

Bob Mortimer is one of the richest Comedian from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bob Mortimer 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a founder band member in the punk group Dog Dirt while studying at the University of Sussex.

The show was launched in 2011 titled Vic and Bob’s Evening Delights.

Robert Renwick Mortimer (born 23 May 1959) is an English comedian, podcast presenter, and actor. He is known for his work with Vic Reeves as part of their Vic and Bob comedy double act.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 5 ft 7 in

Bob Mortimer height 5 ft 7 in Bob weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Bob Mortimer Dating?

According to our records, Bob Mortimer married to Lisa Matthews. As of December 1, 2023, Bob Mortimer’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2003, Mortimer and Reeves were listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy. In a 2005 poll to find the Comedians’ Comedian, the duo were voted the 9th greatest comedy act of all time by fellow comedians and comedy insiders.

Facts & Trivia

Bob Ranked on the list of most popular Comedian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Bob Mortimer celebrates birthday on May 23 of every year.

On 27 February 2008, Reeves announced that he and Mortimer were working together on a new sitcom about super heroes who get their powers through a malfunctioning telegraph pole.

Who does Ted the dog belong to on Gone fishing?

9. Ted is owned by the show’s Executive Producer, Lisa Clark. mainly on account of Bob’s ‘pocket meat’.

What happened to Bob Mortimer's father?

His father’s early death shaped his whole life When Bob was just seven years old his father was killed in a car crash.

Are Vic and Bob friends?

The Glove, which has been in the pipeline for a while, is described as “a comedy road movie about two best friends in search of Michael Jackson’s mythical training glove”. “ Vic and Bob are childhood friends who own a junk shop together where they both work and live.

Is Bob Mortimer rich?

Net Worth:$5 Million
Gender:| Male
Profession:| Presenter, Comedian, Screenwriter, Actor, Film Score Composer
Nationality:| England

What breed of dog is Ted?

Ted from Gone Fishing Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer’s soothing BBC Two travelogue might purport to be about fishing, but it’is really just an excuse for two twinkly old pals to have a hilarious yet heartwarming natter. The wader-clad duo are sometimes accompanied by scruffy rescue dog Ted, a Patterdale terrier.

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