Romesh Ranganathan
Romesh Ranganathan
- Born: January 23, 1978 (age 45)
- Crawley, West Sussex, England
- Occupation: Comedian, actor, writer, presenter
- Years active: 2008–present
Early life and career
Romesh Ranganathan was born on January 23, 1978, in Crawley, West Sussex, England, to Sri Lankan Tamil parents. He studied mathematics at the University of Cambridge and worked as a secondary school mathematics teacher before starting his comedy career in 2008.
Ranganathan's first major television appearance was on the BBC's Mock the Week in 2009. He has since appeared on numerous other comedy shows, including Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and Taskmaster. He has also written and starred in his own sitcom, The Reluctant Landlord, which aired on Sky One in 2016.
Personal life
Ranganathan is married to Leesa Ranganathan, a children's author. They have two children together. Ranganathan is a supporter of Arsenal F.C.
Awards and nominations
- British Comedy Award for Best Male Comedy Breakthrough Artist (2013)
- British Comedy Award for Best Comedy Entertainment Programme (2016) – The Reluctant Landlord
- National Television Award for Best Comedy Panellist (2017)
Famous quotes
- "I'm not a role model. I'm just a guy who's trying to make people laugh."
- "My wife says I'm like a Labrador puppy. I'm always happy and I love to play fetch."
- "I'm a big fan of sarcasm. I think it's the highest form of wit."
Interesting facts
- Ranganathan is a qualified mathematics teacher.
- He is a co-founder of the British Comedy Guide website.
- He is a supporter of the Arsenal football club.
- He is a patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust charity.
