Graham William Walker

Graham Norton is an Irish comedian, broadcaster, actor, and television presenter best known as the host of The Graham Norton Show on BBC One and the long-time BBC commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest. He’s a multi-BAFTA-winning entertainer with a flamboyant, witty presentation style.

Overview

Graham William Walker's Profile

Graham Norton was born in Clondalkin, Dublin, Ireland, on 4 April 1963, to William Billy, a Guinness sales representative and Rhoda Walker. He started in stand-up comedy before gaining recognition on television in the 1990s.

He became widely known for his chat shows and comedy work, eventually launching The Graham Norton Show in 2007, which airs on BBC One and features A-list celebrity guests.

Norton also serves as the BBC’s television commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest and has hosted other entertainment series and special events. Beyond TV, he has appeared on BBC Radio 2 and acted in shows like Father Ted.

Graham Norton has been married to his longtome partner Jonathan ‘Jono’ McLeod since 2022. The couple has no children.

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Awards & Nominations

TV Shows​

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Current Shows

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Past Shows

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Networks

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Current Networks

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Past Networks

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Personal Life

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Relationship History

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Children

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Education

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  • Completed secondary education at Bandon Grammar School in County Cork
  • Attended University College Cork; did not graduate
  • Attended Central School of Speech and Drama; graduated
  • Received an honorary doctorate degree from University College Cork

Net Worth & Income

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  • Production fees and royalties from So Televesion, a company he co-founded and sold to ITV
  • Revenue from Books - Holding, Home Stretch, A Keeper, Forever Home, Frankie, The Swimmer
  • Investments in gins and wines
  • Income from hosting his TV show and syndication deals

Awards

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  • BAFTA TV Award - Best Entertainment Performance, So Graham Norton (2000, 2001, 2002))
  • Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Performer, So Graham Norton (Non Acting) (2001)
  • Royal Television Society - Best Presenter, So Graham Norton (2001)
  • British Comedy Award - Best Comedy Entertainment Personality, The Graham Norton Show (2011)
  • BAFTA TV Award - Best Entertainment Performance, The Graham Norton Show (2011, 2012, 2018)
  • BAFTA TV Award - Lew Grade Award for Entertainment Programme, The Graham Norton Show (2013)
  • BAFTA TV Award - Best Comedy Programme, The Graham Norton Show (2015)
  • National Television Award - Special Recognition Award, The Graham Norton Show (2017)
  • Talk Telly Award - Best TV Presenter, The Graham Norton Show , 2019

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