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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 .
Sep 13, 2023 · Just before lockdown, he went from zero to, well, 100, with 100% Simon Brodkin, in which he spoke to audiences as himself for the first time – dealing with topics ranging from parenthood to anti-semitism.
Simon Brodkin was best known as his comedy character "Lee Nelson", before handing Teresa May a P45, throwing money at Sepp Blatter, and invading Kanye's headline spot at Glastonbury. This former doctor with an impressive gag-rate and work ethic, now embarks on an even more challenging caper: playing himself.
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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After selling out 130 dates across the UK and Europe, Simon’s critically acclaimed ‘Screwed Up’ tour has been extended for a 4th and final time, with 50 extra shows added across the UK, including a 3rd date at London’s legendary Hammersmith Apollo. This is your very last chance to catch this extraordinary stand-up show.
Simon is also the writer, star and creator of two series of BBC Three’s ratings smash Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show and sketch series Lee Nelson’s Well Funny People, introducing the nation to a plethora of brilliant new characters. He also made the 90-min special Jason Bent’s World Cup’s Best Ever Goals, Ever! (BBC Three).
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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.
