Robert Brydon Jones

Rob Brydon is a Welsh actor, comedian, impressionist, and television presenter best known for hosting the BBC panel show Would I Lie to You? and playing Uncle Bryn in Gavin & Stacey. Born in 1965 in Wales, he rose to fame through comedy series such as Marion and Geoff and later became a popular TV host and film actor.

Overview

Robert Brydon Jones's Profile

Rob Brydon was born 3 May 1965 in Baglan, Glamorgan, Wales. His parents are Joy Brydon Jones, a schoolteacher, and Howard Jones, a car dealer. He grew up in South Wales with his younger brother Peter and developed an early interest in comedy and impressions.

He attended St John’s School in Porthcawl, Dumbarton House School in Swansea, and later Porthcawl Comprehensive School. After school, he briefly studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama but left after one year to begin a broadcasting career.

Brydon started his career in the mid-1980s as a disc jockey on BBC Radio Wales, later moving into voice-over work and small television roles. His breakthrough came in 2000 with the BBC mockumentary Marion and Geoff, followed by Human Remains and The Keith Barret Show.

He became widely recognized for playing Uncle Bryn in the BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey and for hosting the comedy panel show Would I Lie to You? on BBC One. He also starred alongside Steve Coogan in the comedy travel series The Trip.

Brydon lives in Strawberry Hill, London, with his wife Clare Holland and their children. He continues to work in television, film, radio, and live comedy.

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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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Marital Status

Married

Relationship History

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Children

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Katie Brydon

Biological child

Other parent: Martina Fitchie

Amy Brydon

Biological child

Other parent: Martina Fitchie

Harry Brydon

Biological child

Other parent: Martina Fitchie

Tom Brydon

Biological child

Other parent: Clare Holland

George Brydon

Biological child

Other parent: Clare Holland

Education

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  • Completed secondary education at Porthcawl Comprehensive School
  • Attended Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

Net Worth & Income

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  • Salary from the presenter role at BBC
  • Revenue from stand-up comedy tours
  • Income from voice-over work and commercials
  • Earnings from acting in TV series and films
  • Income from writing and producing television projects
  • Owns a property in Marbella, Spain approx. £1.5 million

Awards

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  • British Comedy Award - Best Comedy Newcomer, Marion & Geoff (2000)
  • British Comedy Award - Best TV Comedy Actor, Human Remains (2001)
  • RTS Award - Network Newcomer - On Screen, Marion & Geoff (2001)

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