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Birth name | David Lionel Baddiel |
Born | Troy, New York, U.S. | 28 May 1964
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Alma mater | King's College, Cambridge |
Years active | 1984–present |
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Children | 2 |
David Lionel Baddiel FRSL (/bəˈdiːl/; born 28 May 1964) is an English comedian, presenter, screenwriter, author and singer. He became known for his early work alongside Rob Newman in The Mary Whitehouse Experience and later for his comedy partnership with Frank Skinner.
He has written the children's books The Parent Agency, The Person Controller, AniMalcolm, Birthday Boy, Head Kid, and The Taylor TurboChaser. He is also a lyricist on "Three Lions," a song that has been described as the de facto "anthem" of English football since 1996.