Lenny Henry
Sir Lenworth George Henry CBE, known as Lenny Henry, is an English stand-up comedian, actor, singer, writer and television presenter
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 3.896 |
| Birthday | 1958-08-29 |
| Place of Birth | Dudley, West Midlands, England, UK |
| Also Known As | Sir Lenworth George Henry CBE, Lenworth George Henry, 連尼·亨利, |
1991
Bernard and the Genie
7.38/25
Bernard Bottle, a mild mannered art buyer, is fired by his greedy boss, abandoned by his girlfriend and discovers a genie in an old bottle. The genie...
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Bernard and the Genie
2006
Penelope
6.7/1366
Forlorn heiress Penelope Wilhern is cursed, and the only way out is to fall in love with someone of suitable stock. But how can she find her soul mate...
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Penelope
2014
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
7.333/12
Comedian Rik Mayall died suddenly on 9 June 2014. Mayall's blend of rocket-fuelled physical comedy, surrealism, subversive satire and pompous punk wit...
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Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule
2004
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
4.8/3
The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters - from Python and Beyond the Fringe - and performer...
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Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
2012
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
6.496/1076
The luxuriantly bearded Pirate Captain is a boundlessly enthusiastic, if somewhat less-than-successful, terror of the High Seas. With a rag-tag crew a...
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The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
1991
True Identity
5.6/28
In order to escape from the mob, an African-American man must disguise himself as a white man.
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True Identity
1987
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
5/1
When the British Amnesty shows finally resumed in 1987 after a six-year hiatus, the show format was retooled in an effort to take advantage of the gro...
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The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
1989
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
7.5/2
After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth weekend conce...
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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
1988
The Suicide Club
0/0
A woman traumatized by her brother's suicide is inducted into a world of games involving murder.
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The Suicide Club
2017
Comic Relief: Red Nose Day
9/2
A fund-raising event organised by Comic Relief.
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Comic Relief: Red Nose Day
1989
Lenny Live and Unleashed
8/1
It is very rare for a British comedian to be given a concert film all to themself but in 1989 Lenny Henry was given that honour. We start off with him...
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Lenny Live and Unleashed
2021
Parkinson at 50
10/1
Sir Michael Parkinson looks back over his 50 years as a broadcaster, revealing some tricks of the interview trade and remembering some of his favourit...
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Parkinson at 50
2002
The Best of French & Saunders
0/0
A compilation of all the best sketches from Britain's favourite female comedy double-act. They are all here - the music numbers, Hollywood spoofs, the...
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The Best of French & Saunders
1987
Coast to Coast
6/2
Two guys meet, one American, a deserter from the US army, one Brit, and they are drawn together by their mutual love of Soul music. Neither being gain...
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Coast to Coast
1996
Famous Fred
5.6/7
Based on the book by Posy Simmonds. Mischievous kitten Fred grows up to be feline singing superstar, but a case of cat flu threatens to cut short his...
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Famous Fred
Work Experience
6.6/5
Work Experience is a 1989 short film directed by James Hendrie. It follows Terence who is caught in a vicious circle. He cannot get a job because he h...
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Work Experience
2022
My Name Is Leon
2.5/2
Leon, a mixed-race boy, and Jake, his white baby brother, are separated after their mother has a breakdown. Leon is determined to find him and gets un...
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My Name Is Leon
2011
The Secret Life of Bob Monkhouse
5.8/6
The extraordinary story of comedian Bob Monkhouse's life and career, told through the vast private archive of films, TV shows, letters and memorabilia...
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The Secret Life of Bob Monkhouse
2016
Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood
0/0
Friends and fans pay tribute to a great comic talent in this celebration of the life and work of the hugely popular Victoria Wood, who died of cancer...
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Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood
2022
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony
0/0
The opening ceremony for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, held at the Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr.
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Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony
2011
Red Nose Day: 25 Monster Years
0/0
over the past 25 years Comic Relief has held 12 Red Nose Days. The first, way back in 1988, raised £15 million. The total in 2009
was a record £82.3...
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Red Nose Day: 25 Monster Years
2022
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening
7.515/33
An edited version of the first two episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, shown exclusively to fans in cinemas around the world in Aug...
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening
1990
South Atlantic Raiders: Part 1
0/0
Two security van personnel plan to rob a bank in an attempt to raise enough cash to mount a rescue mission when a dictator invades the Falklands.
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South Atlantic Raiders: Part 1
1990
Oxford
0/0
When American comic actor Steve 'Zoo Zoo Zoo Off Come My Pants' Wild arrives in Oxford to make a comedy film, his girlfriend Caroline goes behind his...
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Oxford
2023
An Audience with Kylie
6.5/4
Performing a selection of her greatest hits plus songs from her latest album ‘Tension’. There will also be some surprise collaborations and Kylie will...
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An Audience with Kylie
2016
Our Queen at Ninety
6/4
Documentary following the Queen and members of the British Royal Family.
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Our Queen at Ninety
2005
The Comic Strip - A Retrospective
6/1
A look back at the comedy series The Comic Strip Presents
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The Comic Strip - A Retrospective
1989
Just Like That!
0/0
Just Like That! is a celebration of the comic genius of Tommy Cooper] - just like that! But nobody could do it just like that apart from the unique Mr...
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Just Like That!
1991
Lenny Go Home
0/0
Lenny returns to the Midlands, where he was born for a short spoof autobiography followed by a stand-up performance.
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Lenny Go Home
1991
Alive and Kicking
8.5/2
Stevie "Smudger" Smith and his wife Marie are both addicted to drugs; he's also a dealer. The day he 'deals with' another dealer, she gives birth to a...
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Alive and Kicking
2005
MirrorMask
6.409/323
In a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms, a 15-year old girl must find the fabled MirrorMask in order to save the kingdom and get home.
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MirrorMask
2024
Comic Relief 2024: Funny for Money
0/0
Red Nose Day is back, live from Media City UK, Salford. It’s the UK’s biggest night of comedy and entertainment, so make sure you don’t miss it! The...
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Comic Relief 2024: Funny for Money
2005
Lenny Henry Live - So Much Things To Say
0/0
In his first live stand-up DVD for over 10 years, Lenny Henry at his brilliant best!
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Lenny Henry Live - So Much Things To Say
2015
Danny & the Human Zoo
6.4/6
A dramatised account of the early life and career of impressionist, comedian and actor Lenny Henry.
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Danny & the Human Zoo
2021
Beauty and the Beast: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas
6.5/2
The world’s funniest and most star-studded pantomime is back! Lily James heads the cast as famous names from theatre, film, comedy and music gather to...
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Beauty and the Beast: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas
The Magic Faraway Tree
0/0
Soon after the Thompson family’s arrival in the countryside, the three children – Beth, Joe, and Fran – discover a magical tree and its extraordinary...
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The Magic Faraway Tree
2024
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
0/0
Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop...
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Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
2009
Now That’s What I Call Comedy
0/0
This compilation, sold in aid of Comic Relief, includes over 30 TV clips, stand-up routines and sketches from Britain's favourite comedy shows and per...
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Now That’s What I Call Comedy
2016
Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously
7/2
Neil Gaiman is one of the most beloved storytellers in the world today, a medium-jumping legend who opened a new era of comics with Sandman, scared a...
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Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously
2025
Grand Prix of Europe
0/0
Edda, a young mouse and the daughter of fairground operator Erwin, dreams of becoming a race car driver. Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the European...
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Grand Prix of Europe
2024
Art Matters
0/0
Join Melvyn Bragg for an insightful journey into why “Art Matters,” With a career spanning over 60 years, Bragg passionately advocates for the importa...
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Art Matters
1999
Rude For A Reason: Live from Brixton Academy
0/0
Highlights from Comic Relief's June 1999 live event, designed to help alleviate third world debt. Comedy performers seen here giving their services fo...
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Rude For A Reason: Live from Brixton Academy
2004
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
8.019/21332
Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts...
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
1992
In Dreams
7/1
Lenny has some perplexing dreams.
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In Dreams
1994
White Goods
6/1
Ian Deegan and Charlie Collins are best friends who team up to appear on TV in a popular snooker based game show. But, when they hit their jackpot, th...
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White Goods
2012
National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors
10/1
Separated at birth, two sets of twins collide in the same city for one crazy day, as multiple mistaken identities lead to confusion on a grand scale.
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National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors
2018
Zog
6.72/25
Zog is a keen young dragon who wants to learn to fly, roar, and breathe fire, so he studies at the Dragon School. He is desperate to impress his teach...
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Zog
2019
Happy Birthday OU: 50 Years of the Open University
0/0
2019 marks the 50th birthday of the Open University. In its five decades, the OU has educated more than two million students. Sir Lenny Henry is one...
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Happy Birthday OU: 50 Years of the Open University
1992
Black and White in Colour
0/0
A two part documentary that details the contribution of black and Asian people to television history from the birth of television in 1936 to 1992. Int...
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Black and White in Colour
1997
The Story of Bean
7.1/10
Pending release of the movie "Bean," Rowan Atkinson reflects on his comedy career and reveals how his comic creation Mr Bean evolved. This 1997 docume...
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The Story of Bean
2020
The Big Night In
9/2
Comic Relief and Children in Need join forces to deliver a very special night of television, hosted by Lenny Henry and Matt Baker.
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The Big Night In
1986
The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live
6/1
In April 1986, inspired by the previous summer's bombastic Live Aid event and the success of Amnesty's first four Secret Policeman's Ball shows, the U...
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The Comic Relief Utterly Utterly Rude Video Live
2020
Black Classical Music: The Forgotten History
0/0
Broadcasters Lenny Henry and Suzy Klein celebrate black classical composers and musicians across the centuries whose stories and music have been forgo...
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Black Classical Music: The Forgotten History
2021
Zog and the Flying Doctors
6.54/25
Pearl and Gadabout are now a flying doctor trio, caring for creatures including a mermaid, a unicorn and a sneezy lion. However when bad weather force...
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Zog and the Flying Doctors
2020
Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...
7.5/4
As all-time comedy-great Sir Billy Connolly steps back from his legendary stand-up shows, this star-studded special celebrates Billy’s uproarious time...
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Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...
Tommy Cooper at the BBC
0/0
To mark 100 years since the birth of comedy legend Tommy Cooper, Sir Lenny Henry - one of Tommy’s biggest fans - takes a look back through the BBC’s...
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Tommy Cooper at the BBC
2006
It Started with Swap Shop
0/0
Noel Edmonds, Keith Chegwin, John Craven and Maggie Philbin reunite for a one-off edition of the Saturday morning classic Swap Shop to celebrate its 3...
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It Started with Swap Shop
2012
The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012
8.2/2
In the presence of HM the Queen and the royal family, an array of stars from the last sixty years of rock, pop and classical music perform on a specta...
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