Hire Sir Lenny Henry | Comedian [Video]

Lenny first took to the screens on the talent show New Faces, winning the show after impressing judges with his comic impressions of Stevie Wonder. His next big break saw him act in the sitcom Fosters, a show which pioneered the world of black comedy hosting a cast of predominantly black performers. Through such performances Lenny established a reputation as a trailblazer for diversity and inclusion, working through a time period where black performers were a minority in a white saturated industry.

Lenny continued to perform, continually gaining the respect and love of viewers countrywide. After establishing a name on the comedic circuit, Lenny was given his own show in 1984- The Lenny Henry Show. Running for 19 years, The Lenny Henry Show entertained viewers with impressions of famed celebrities such as Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. Another show opportunity was given to Lenny, this time titled Lenny Henry in Pieces, …