Julian Clary was born in 1959 in Surbiton, Surrey. He attended Goldsmith’s College at the University of London, studying English and Drama. He began his career in stand-up comedy, performing as “Gillian Pieface”, and later as “The Joan Collins Fanclub”. He went on many successful tours of his act, many being released on home video.
He made his first TV appearance back in 1989 on Trick or Treat, an ITV quiz show. Soon enough, he was offered his own show, Stick Moments, on Channel 4 which ran from 1990-1991. His other TV work includes All Rise (1996), Just a minute (2012/2013), and Your Face Sounds Familiar (2013), to name a few, whilst he is also a regular panel member of Just a Minute, Radio 4’s long-running show.
In 2004, Clary made his West End debut, playing Leigh Bowery in Taboo. In 2007, he appeared in the Olivier Award winning production of Cabaret, playing the role of Emcee. He has also played roles in Canned Clary, and For The Love of Coqs.
In December 2016, Clary played the role of Dandini in Cinderella during a limited Christmas season at the London Palladium, alongside Paul O’Grady, Lee Mead, and Nigel Havers.
In 2017, Clary will appear in Le Grand Mort at Trafalgar Studios, before returning to the London Palladium in Dick Whitington.
Following the recent successes of Cinderella and Dick Whittington, the traditional London Palladium panto returns legendary West End theatre with Snow White, starring Dawn French making her pantomime debut.
| Show | Role | Theatre | Year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Whittington | Spirit of the Bells | London Palladium | 2017 - 2018 | Review |
| Le Grand Mort | Michael | Trafalgar Studio Two | 2017 | Review |
| Cinderella - London Palladium | Dandini | London Palladium | 2016 - 2017 |
