Laura Smyth(born 15 November 1981) is an English comedian and writer. She won theFunny Womenaward in 2019.[1]
Laura Smyth | |
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| Born | 15 November 1981 |
| Nationality | British |
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| Relatives | 9 |
| Website | laurasmyth |
Biography
editSmyth was born on 15 November 1981 and was brought up inEast London.[2]She worked as an English teacher until 2021, when she became a full-time comedian.[3]She entered theFunny Womenawards and after proceeding through the heats she won the main stage award in 2019.[4]This was the same award asThanyia Moorehad won the year before.[4]
She appeared onJonathan Ross' Comedy ClubonITVin the second episode[5]and was invited toAlan Davies: As Yet Untitledwhere she joined Davies,Tez Ilyas,Sara PascoeandAde Edmondsonfor a chat.[6]
In 2022 it was announced that the BBC comedyBad Educationwas to return for a new series. The writing team included Smyth,Nathan Bryon,Leila Navabi,Priya Hall and Ciaran Bartlett.[7]
In 2024 Smyth appeared as comedy emcee Glenda in an episode of theNetflixminiseriesBaby Reindeer.[8]
Personal life
editSmyth is married and has three children.[9]In September 2021 she was diagnosed withstage 3breast cancer.[9]She performed onLive at the Apollotwo weeks after her cancer treatment concluded.[9]
References
edit- ^"Funny Women Awards 2019 winners".British Comedy Guide.2019-09-20.Retrieved2022-08-08.
- ^"Happy Birthday to me. 42".Instagram.Retrieved3 May2024.
- ^"BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour - 'The success feels like a reward for bravery': Five inspirational women who won big in 2019".BBC.
- ^ab"Funny Women Awards".British Comedy Guide.2016-04-18.Retrieved2022-08-08.
- ^"Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club Series 1, Episode 2".British Comedy Guide.
- ^"Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled Series 6, Episode 3".British Comedy Guide.Retrieved2022-08-08.
- ^Bennett, Steve."Bad Education to return: News 2022: Chortle: The UK Comedy Guide".Chortle.Retrieved2022-08-08.
- ^McMullen, Chris."All Major Actors & Cast for Netflix's Baby Reindeer".Escapist Magazine.Retrieved22 April2024.
- ^abcSmyth, Laura."'Cancer made me face life': Laura Smyth on finding comedy, fame – and herself ".The Guardian.Retrieved26 April2024.