First Name |
Carol
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Middle Name |
Jean
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Last Name |
Vorderman
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Maiden Name |
Vorderman
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Full Name at Birth |
Carol Jean Vorderman
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Alternative Name |
Carol Jean Vorderman, Carol Vorderman, Carol Mather, Carol Jean Vorderman MBE, Carol Vorderman MBE, @carolvorders-(twitter), Carolvorders-(instagram), Carol Vorderman BSc, Carol Vorderman BSc MBE, Carol King, Carol Voderman MBE, Group Captain Carol Jean Vorderman MBE RAFVR(T)
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Age |
60 years
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Birthday |
24th December, 1960
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Birthplace |
Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK
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Height |
5' 5" (165 cm)
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Weight |
121lbs (55 kg)
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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Distinctive Feature |
In 2011 & 2014 Vorderman won the 'Rear of the Year' title, Vorderman is a member of MENSA with IQ of 154, Vorderman was briefly a backing singer in the Leeds-based pop group Dawn Chorus and the Blue Tits which was fronted by radio DJ Liz Kershaw, Vorderman's father had been an active member of the Dutch resistance during the Nazi occupation of his native Holland
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Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Roman Catholic
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
British
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High School |
[Secondary school] - Blessed Edward Jones High School, Rhyl, Wales, [Primary school] - St Mary's School, Rhyl, Wales
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University |
Cambridge University, Sidney Sussex College (third-class honours degree in Engineering, 1981), An honorary fellow of Cambridge University, England, An honorary fellow of Bangor University in North Wales, An honorary degree (MA) from the University of Bath, England
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Occupation Text |
TV host, Ex-game show co-host, Pilot & RAF Air Cadets Ambassador, (maths) Educator, Entrepreneur, Author, Columnist, Broadcaster, Charity supporter
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Occupation |
TV Personality
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Claim to Fame |
Co-host of game show Countdown (1982 - 2008)
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Year(s) Active |
1982 > present (OVERALL), 2014 > 2014 (tv actress), 1993 > 1993 (tv writer), 1998 > 1998 (tv show singing performance), 1993 > 1993 (music video), 1990 > 2016 (tv game shows' contestant), 2005 > present (tv panellist), 2006 > 2009 (video games), 1982 > present (tv host), 1987 > present (tv presenter), 1984 > 1985 (radio show regular guest), 1992 > present (tv guest), 1996 > present (book author), .
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Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
A> Agency : Independent Talent - Independent 360, B> Url : https://www.independent-360.com/, D> Agent : Laura Hill, C> Profile : https://www.independent-360.com/presenters/carol-vorderman/, E> Agency : Prime Performers: Speakers Bureau & Celebrity Booking Agency, F> Url : https://www.primeperformersagency.co.uk/, G> Profile : https://www.primeperformersagency.co.uk/carol-vorderman, H> Agency : Champions Speakers: After Dinner Speakers, I> Url : https://champions-speakers.co.uk/, J> Profile : https://champions-speakers.co.uk/tv-celebrity-chefs/tv-radio-presenters/carol-vorderman/, K> Agency : AdVoice | Best Vocal Talent in the UK, L> Url : https://www.advoice.co.uk/, M> Profile : https://www.advoice.co.uk/clients/carol-vorderman/
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Bust (inches) |
35
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Waist (inches) |
27
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Hips (inches) |
35
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Official Websites |
twitter.com/carolvorders, www.instagram.com/carolvorders/?hl=en, www.instagram.com/carolvorders/tagged/?hl=en
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Pets |
Lindsay Forrest, Liz Kershaw, Susie Dent, Richard Whiteley, Des O'Connor, Des Lynam, Gyles Brandreth, Anita Bean, Ko Chohan, Gok Wan, Laura Hill, Astronomer Royal Lord Martin Rees, Jimmy Carr, Dr David Nott
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Favorite People |
Mr Parry (maths teacher)
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Favorite TV Shows |
Vicar of Dibley
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Favorite Bands |
The Undertones
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Favorite Songs |
Teenage Kicks (The Undertones), Moondance (Van Morrison)
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Favorite Places |
Caribbean, Bahamas, Spain, Glandore, West Cork, Ireland, Brecon Becon, Hyde Park, London, Cambridge, England, Cambridge Gin Laboratory, Cambridge, England, Sloblock Hall, Clapton-in-Gordano, Somerset
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Favorite Foods |
Coffee, Chips, Red Wine
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Favorite Accessories |
Isabell Kristensen (Fashion designer), Vhernier (London Jewelers), Marcella Martinelli (Fashion stylist), Leather pants, Alessandra Rich (Fashion designer)
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Carol Jean Vorderman, (born 24 December 1960) is a Welsh media personality, best known for co-hosting the popular game show Countdown for 26 years from 1982 until 2008, and also for writing books on subjects ranging from school textbooks on mathematics to a #1 best-selling book on Detox diets, advocating for numerous charities, and hosting the Pride of Britain awards each year to honour British people who have acted bravely or extraordinarily in challenging situations.