| First Name |
Alexander
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| Middle Name |
Henry Fenwick
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| Last Name |
Armstrong
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| Full Name at Birth |
Alexander Henry Fenwick Armstrong
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| Alternative Name |
Xander Armstrong, Alex Armstrong, The Alexander Armstrong Band, 'Pointless host Alexander Armstrong', 'Armstrong and Miller'
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| Birthday |
2nd March, 1970
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| Birthplace |
Rothbury, Northumberland, England, UK
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| Height |
5' 10¾" (180 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Blue
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| Hair Color |
Salt and Pepper
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| Distinctive Feature |
Armstrong is also a classically trained baritone..., He was a chorister at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral from the ages of 11 to 13..., He was a choral scholar: a student either at a university or private school who receives a scholarship in exchange for singing in the school or university's choir..., The couple live on a farm in the Cotswold, Oxfordshire, with their four young sons who were born between 2007 and 2014..., His father is Angus Armstrong (a GP) and his mother is Virginia McCausland. Has an older brother, Dominic and an older sister, Alice (b. 1967)..., Second cousin of the actress Imogen Stubbs (his grandfather was brother of her grandmother)..., His wife, Hannah Bronwen Snow is the sister of Giles Coren's wife, Esther Walker..., Brother-in-law of David Mitchell, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Giles Coren..., A big fan of Laurel and Hardy..., He had a role in the film 'Churchill: The Hollywood Years' but it was completely cut out..., Hated Bond film 'Die Another Day' (2002) ''That's a couple of hours I'll never get back''..., Has voiced the much loved children's cartoon character ''Danger Mouse''..., Armstrong put together his own cover band which performs a selection of his favourite musical hits..., He caused a stir by releasing his debut album, called A Year of Songs, which went to the top of the classical music charts..., Armstrong and his comedy partner Ben Miller became a double act after studying together at Cambridge University and running a comedy club in Notting Hill..., Armstrong, who is known as Xander among friends, has been married to events organiser Hannah Bronwen Snow since 2003..., During an appearance on BBC show Who Do You Think You Are?, Armstrong discovered that he is a descendant of William the Conqueror...
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| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Roman Catholic
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
English
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| High School |
Durham School in Durham, north east England, Mowden Hall School in Stocksfield, Northumberland, St Mary's Music School in Edinburgh, Scotland
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| University |
Trinity College, Cambridge (English, third-class degree)
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| Occupation Text |
TV & radio presenter, comedian, writer, actor, singer, producer
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
comedy duo 'Armstrong and Miller' & presenting BBC TV game show 'Pointless'
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| Music Genre (Text) |
TV Comedy Duo, Cartoon character voiceovers, Classical music
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| Year(s) Active |
1994–present
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| Instrument (text) |
Piano, Cello, Oboe, Bass Baritone Voice, Drums
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| Associated Acts |
The Footlights (Cambridge University), The Athenaeum Club (London high achievers' club), David Wolstencroft (comedy partner at Cambridge University), Ben Miller (comedy partner at Cambridge University)
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
PBJ Management (London)
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| Brand Endorsement |
TV commercial for Pimms (2002), TV commercial for Kleenex Huggies Adventurer, (2011) TV commercial (with Chris Addison) for "Direct Line" car insurance, (2009) TV commercial for Toilet Duck Fresh Discs (voice-over)
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| Official Websites |
twitter.com/XanderArmstrong, www.facebook.com/AlexanderArmstrongofficial/, www.pbjmanagement.co.uk/artists/alexander-armstrong
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| Father |
Henry Angus Armstrong
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| Mother |
Emma Virginia Thompson-McCausland
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| Brother |
Dominic
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| Sister |
Alice
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| Pets |
Jonathan Ross (talkshow host), Russell Brand (comedian), Andrew Sachs (actor), Hannah Bronwen Snow (wife), Tim Rice (lyricist), Ben Miller (comedy partner at Cambridge University), David Wolstencroft (comedy partner at Cambridge University), Richard Osman (co-presenter)
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| Favorite Movies |
''Laurel and Hardy'' movies, ''It's a Wonderful Life'', ''Trading Places''
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| Favorite Bands |
David Bowie, Prince, Elbow, The Killers, Buble, Catherine Ward Thomas, Jay-Z, Glen Campbell, The Cure, Tenpole Tudor, Adam and the Ants, Beverley Knight, Britpop
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| Favorite Songs |
"Kings of the Wild Frontier" by Adam and the Ants, "Swords of a Thousand Men" by Tenpole Tudor, ''Friday I'm in Love'' by The Cure, "Wichita Lineman" by Glen Campbell, "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z, ''When The Thames Froze'' by Smith & Burrows, ''O Come, All Ye Faithful'' Christmas carol, ''London Pride''
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| Favorite Books |
Mr Standfast, by John Buchan, Holy Bible, by God Almighty, The Art of Compassion, by Craig Borlase, The Shack by Wm Paul Young, Adam, by Ted Dekker, The Book of English Magic, by Richard Heygate, Philip Carr-Gomm, The Magnificent Spilsbury, by Jane Robins, The Songwriter, by Beatrice Colin, Cry Havoc, by Simon Mann, The Rapture, by Elliott Hall, A Loyal Spy, by Simon Conway
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| Favorite Places |
Blackpool, England
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| Favorite Foods |
Wine, Brussels sprouts
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Alexander Henry Fenwick Armstrong (born 2 March 1970) is an English actor, comedian, radio personality, television presenter and singer. He is the host of the BBC One game show Pointless, as well as the morning show on Classic FM.
