Michael Fielding
Michael Fielding | |
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Born | London, England | 23 January 1982
Medium | Stand-up,television,radio |
Years active | 1997–present |
Genres | Comedy |
Relative(s) | Noel Fielding(half-brother) |
Notable works and roles | Naboo the Enigma inThe Mighty Boosh |
Michael Fielding(born 23 January 1982) is a Britishcomedianandactor,known for his role asNabooin the British surreal comedyThe Mighty Boosh.Other works include the role of Smooth, the butler, inNoel Fielding's Luxury Comedy,and more recently Benny Turpin in The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin.
Early life
[edit]He was born inWestminster,London,England and raised inMitcham,Southwest London.His paternal half-brother isNoel Fielding.
Career
[edit]Michael Fielding appeared on his elder brotherNoel FieldingandJulian Barratt's show,The Mighty Boosh.Michael Fielding is also known for his roles inNoel Fielding's Luxury Comedy.He played the main character Smooth, Noel's purpleanteater-like butler. He also played the minor character Doo Rag.[1]
Noel said in an interview withJonathan Rossthat the abstract name of the show came about from one of Michael'sPortuguesefriends who described his hair as being like a "mighty bush", owing to Michael's curly hairstyle as a child.[2]Michael has since confirmed his brother's story about The Mighty Boosh name, but revealed that his friend was actuallySpanish.
Fielding is 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m).[3]
References
[edit]- ^"Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy – Production Details & Cast and Crew – British Comedy Guide".Comedy.co.uk.Retrieved20 December2013.
- ^Interview onFriday Night with Jonathan Rosson 10 November 2006
- ^"Mike Fielding - Professional Profile".mandy.Retrieved2 November2024.