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Simon Benjamin Brodkin (born 29 September 1977) is an English comedian, performing both on the stand-up circuit and in comedy television series. He is best known for playing a cheerful chav character called Lee Nelson , but also performs as other comedy characters , such as a Liverpudlian footballer called Jason Bent .
Aug 18, 2022 · In the late Noughties, Brodkin became a household name as the so-called “chav” character Lee Nelson, who went on to land his own BBC comedy series and nationwide tours. When he crashed Kanye...
Along with many other much-loved characters, Simon is the creator of “comedy legend” (The Sun) Lee Nelson and preening Premier League footballer Jason Bent, writing and starring in three series of BBC Three’s Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show & Well Funny People.
Aug 4, 2022 · Simon Brodkin – often in the guise of alter ego Lee Nelson – has showered cash over Sepp Blatter, gatecrashed Kanye’s Glastonbury set and supplied Swastika-emblazoned golf balls to Donald Trump. But the comedian has re-evaluated who he is and why he behaves as he does after receiving an ADHD diagnosis. The Big Issue: When did you suspect ...
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Apr 1, 2013 · Brodkin, 35, is an interesting character in his own right, a trained medical doctor who worked in inner-city Manchester hospitals before abandoning that career for a life as a funnyman.
Comedian, prankster, and character actor Simon Brodkin is the troublemaker of British comedy. Best known for his ‘chav’ character Lee Nelson, Simon’s high profile stunts, sold out stand up shows, and ratings-smashing sketch series, have netted him the title of one of Britain’s most loved comedians.
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Nov 9, 2014 · 1. His real name is Simon Brodkin – Lee Nelson is his alter-ego for when he does funny things (you know, like invading The X Factor stage…) 2. Simon was previously (wait for it……) a doctor...
