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Eddie Izzard And Richard Branson Join Mandela Day Campaign
Funnyman Eddie Izzard and tycoon Richard Branson are urging the public to dedicate their time to helping their local community in honour of Nelson Mandela's birthday.The former South African President turns 94 on Wednesday (18Jul12)...
By WENN on 17 July 2012
Eddie Izzard Receives Honorary Doctorate
British funnyman Eddie Izzard was the guest of honour at a university in England on Thursday (12Jul12) as he received a special degree in recognition of his contribution to the arts.The comedian/actor donned a traditional...
By WENN on 13 July 2012
Eddie Izzard Set For Treasure Island 'Sequel'
Funnyman Eddie Izzard is to set sail in a sequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's classic pirate adventure Treasure Island.The British star portrays Long John Silver in the latest movie adaptation of the tale and he...
By WENN on 26 April 2012
Eddie Izzard Wary Of Playing Long John Silver Bald
Funnyman Eddie Izzard is relieved he has a good skull - because he had no idea what he'd look like with a shaved head as pirate villain Long John Silver.The comic was an unlikely choice...
By WENN on 26 April 2012
Eddie Izzard: I Should Have Been Bisexual
Eddie Izzard has always felt he ''should be bisexual''.The comedian and actor - whose stand up style features him depicting a transvestite - explained people assume he is not ''fearful'' about anything because of his...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 March 2012
Stars Out In Force For Jesus Christ Superstar's Broadway Return
The stars were out in force last night for the revival of Jesus Christ Superstar on Broadway (March 23, 2012). The 1971 musical, written by Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice has enjoyed something...
By Lew Irwin on 23 March 2012
Eddie Izzard Set To Join Munsters Remake
Eddie Izzard is set to join a remake of 'The Munsters'. The 50-year-old comedian is being lined up to play elderly vampire Grandpa Munster - a role made famous by Al Lewis - in 'Mockingbird...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 March 2012
Coldplay And Russell Brand To Play Secret Policemen's Ball
Coldplay and Russell Brand are among the stars who've signed up for the annual Secret Policeman's Ball, the benefit fundraiser for human rights organisation Amnesty International. Holding special reverence this year, the group celebrates its...
By WENN on 26 January 2012
Eddie Izzard Planning Barefoot Desert Trek For Charity
British funnyman Eddie Izzard is planning to run barefoot through the African desert to raise money for charity, according to a U.K. report.The actor has pushed himself to the limits to raise funds for good...
By WENN on 31 October 2011
Eddie Izzard Quit Searching For Transvestism Answers
Cross-dressing comedian Eddie Izzard quit consulting psychiatrists in his search for the reasons behind his transvestism, after realising he knows more about the issue than most counsellors.The British funnyman was so curious as to what...
By WENN on 11 October 2011
Eddie Izzard Visits Africa To Highlight Humanitarian Issues
British funnyman Eddie Izzard has embarked on a tour of Africa in a bid to raise awareness of humanitarian issues.The Cars 2 star jetted off last week (ends25Sep11) to help Unicef, and he kept his...
By WENN on 28 September 2011
Bob Hoskins To Play Snow White Dwarf
Bob Hoskins has signed up to play a dwarf in 'Snow White and the Huntsman'.The 'Made In Dagenham' actor will portray Constantine, a blind dwarf who will assist Snow White, to be played by 'Twilight'...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 June 2011
Eddie Izzard Confirms Future Political Career
Funnyman Eddie Izzard has vowed to pursue a career in politics by standing as a candidate for the position of London Mayor in 2020.The comedian is a vocal supporter of Britain's Labour party and campaigned...
By WENN on 04 May 2011
Jason Priestley To Play 'Charlie Sheen' Character
Jason Priestley, the 41-year-old Canadian-American actor, appeared on the set of 'Access Hollywood Live' on Wednesday (20th April 2011) to promote his new comedy show 'Call Me Fitz'. Jason Priestly famously starred as 'Brandon Walsh'...
By WENN on 21 April 2011
Eddie Izzard Lands Cars Role
Eddie Izzard is to voice a character in 'Cars 2'.The British actor will provide the voice of Miles Axelrod, an oil tycoon-turned-environmentalist who sold off his billions, converted himself into an electric vehicle and is...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 February 2011
Donald Sutherland Joins The Cast Of Treasure Island
DONALD SUTHERLAND has joined the cast of the forthcoming SKY1 adventure movie 'Treasure Island'.DONALD SUTHERLAND, the American actor and father of '24' star KIEFER SUTHERLAND, has signed up to play a pirate in the upcoming...
By WENN on 04 February 2011
Helen Hunt Rules Out Daughter Becoming A Child Actor
HELEN HUNT, the ACADEMY AWARD winning actress, has ruled out the possibility of her 6-year-old daughter 'Makena Lei' becoming a child actress, calling the movie industry "a very adult place to be", reports the New...
By WENN on 17 January 2011
Helen Hunt Refuses To Let 6 Year Old Daughter Act
HELEN HUNT, the American actress, film director and screenwriter who is currently starring in the new movie 'Every Day', says she refuses to let her 6-year-old daughter become an actress despite being a former child...
By WENN on 17 January 2011
Izzard Driven By Mother's Death
EDDIE IZZARD has revealed the secret of his success - he was driven by a desperate need for "affection" after his mother died when he was a child.The British funnyman has painful memories of his...
By WENN on 19 November 2010
Izzard To Tackle Ironman Triathlon
EDDIE IZZARD is determined to push himself to his peak fitness after recently finishing 43 consecutive marathons - he's now undergoing training to compete in a triathlon.The Valkyrie star has become obsessed with exercise after...
By WENN on 04 December 2009
Izzard Launches Get Out To Vote Campaign
Comedian Eddie Izzard has visited Manchester in an effort to galvanise voters as fears spread of wins for the BNP in the forthcoming European parliamentary elections. Analysts are concerned that low turnouts during local and...
By Contributor on 02 March 2009
Izzard's Hospital Show For Injured Fan
British funnyman EDDIE IZZARD treated a fan injured in the Mumbai terror attacks to a stand-up routine as he recovered at a London hospital. The star was visiting Will Pike in a South London facility,...
By WENN on 02 January 2009
David Walliams To Voice Narnia Character
LITTLE BRITAIN star DAVID WALLIAMS has voiced a character for the latest Narnia instalment PRINCE CASPIAN.The comedian will play Bulgy Bear in the big-screen adaptation of C.S Lewis' classic children's book which will hit cinemas...
By Contributor on 06 May 2008
Salma Hayek Engaged And Pregnant
Mexican beauty Salma Hayek is engaged and expecting their first baby, the Academy Award-nominated actress has revealed.The Ugly Betty actress and producer announced her engagement to the billionaire businessman through her publicist over the weekend.Francois-Henri...
By Contributor on 12 March 2007
Eddie Izzard: Being Gay Would Be Easier
Comedian EDDIE IZZARD wishes he was gay, because being a straight transvestite is harder to explain. The cross-dressing funnyman has been attacked in the street by people who have wrongly assumed he's homosexual, and...
By WENN on 18 December 2003
Eddie Izzard: Women Find My Cross-dressing Sexy
Comedian and actor EDDIE IZZARD has been shocked to discover his penchant for cross-dressing actually turns women on. The VELVET GOLDMINE star admits to being surprised by the female attention - as he had...
By WENN on 03 July 2003
Edie Izzard.s Secret Sexuality Crisis
Celebrity transvestite EDDIE IZZARD has spoken out about his sexual preferences. The VELVET GOLDMINE actor who has made a name for himself as a stand-up comedian is well known for his love of women's...
By WENN on 06 April 2003
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