Trivia

On 4th July 2006, starting from a beach near Dover, successfully swam the 21 miles across the English Channel in 10 hours 30 minutes. He did this to help raise money for Sport Relief.

His surname is Williams, but changed it to Walliams for the Actor's Equity.

Has acting experience with the National Youth Theatre, where he met comedy partner Matt Lucas.

Friend Matt Lucas served as best man at his wedding to Lara Stone (May 2010).

From 5 to 12 September 2011 swam the length of the River Thames (140 miles) and raised more than £2m for Sport Relief. In the process, he saved a dog from drowning in the river.

He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Charity and the Arts in London, England.

Comic actor Steve Martin is one of his biggest influences.

His best friend is comedian Jimmy Carr.

Wrote the children's novels "The Boy in the Dress" (2008), "Mr. Stink" (2009), and "Billionaire Boy" (2010.) A musical adaptation of "Mr. Stink" by Matthew White and Matt Brind is scheduled to debut in London in May 2011.

On 7 March 2008 alongside James Cracknell, swam the 12 miles (19 km) Strait of Gibraltar from Spain to Morocco, again for Sport Relief. He successfully completed the swim in just over 4½ hours.

Is a huge fan of James Bond. He loves to read the series of books and watch the series of films.

Studied Drama at Bristol University.

In 2014, he attended the wedding of Elton John to his husband David Furnish.

His father, Peter, is a Civil Engineer for London Transport, while his mother, Kathleen Williams, is a laboratory technician.

First started acting at Reigate Grammar School in Surrey

A big fan of Pet Shop Boys and Nick Cave. Cave's "The Boatman's Call" is one of his favourite albums.

Raised in Surrey.

Fell in love with the city Sydney when he was touring for his show Little Britain Live. He is (as of December 2008) looking at buying a Summer home there and he is considering getting either permanent Australian residence or Australian citizenship.

At the Duke of York Theatre, London, performing in Harold Pinter's "No Man's Land", with Michael Gambon and David Bradley. (December 2008)

Was an usher at comedian/actor Rob Brydon's wedding to TV producer Claire Holland.

His father's side of the family are related to the 'Dunbar Sisters (Boormans)' who did stage acting in America during the late 19th century after leaving London.

Won the Evening Standard comedy performance stage award for A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Born on exactly the same date as Ke Huy Quan (of "Goonies" and "Head of the Class" fame).

Educated at Reigate Grammar in Surrey.

Has two nephews, Ben and Joe