Craig Ferguson entered the world of late night comedy following a diverse and eclectic career that encompasses film, television and the stage. Since taking the helm of "The Late Late Show" on January 3, 2005, the show has set all-time viewer records and achieved the highest ratings since the shows inception in 1995. The show also earned him his first Emmy nomination in 2006.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Craig Ferguson started in the entertainment industry as a drummer for some of the worst punk
Ferguson brought his act to America in 1995 to star with Betty White and Marie Osmond in the short-lived television series "Maybe This Time." He then joined "The Drew Carey Show," playing Drew Carey's boss, Nigel Wick, from 1996 to 2003.
Ferguson has written the feature films "The Big Tease" and "Saving Grace." In 2003, he made his directorial debut with "I'll Be There," which he also wrote and starred in. The movie went on to receive the Audience Award for Best Film at the Aspen, Dallas and Valencia film festivals. He was also named Best New Director at the Napa Valley Film Festival. His other film credits include "Niagra Motel," "Lenny the Wonder Dog," "Prendimi" l'anima, "Life Without Dick," "Chain of Fools," "Born Romantic" and "The Big Tease."
In April 2006, Ferguson debuted his first novel entitled "Between the Bridge and the River," which became a critically acclaimed bestseller. In fall 2009, Harper Collins published his memoir "America on Purpose," a book about why and how the late-night funnyman became an American. The book was listed on the New York Times bestseller list and continues to sell well. He also serves on the board of the Lollipop Theater Network. The mission of the Lollipop Theater Network is to bring movies that are currently in theatrical release to hospitalized children facing chronic and life-threatening illness nationwide.
In February 2008 Ferguson succeeded in becoming a United States Citizen, mentioning that this is his home after thirteen years and "my heart is here." Soon after, Ferguson landed himself the biggest date of all: a date with President Bush hosting the White House Correspondence Dinner. Critics raved about his witty and comical deliverance speech to the 3,000 attendees who included political journalists, celebrities, and Washington's power players.
Ferguson currently lives in Los Angeles.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Craig Ferguson started in the entertainment industry as a drummer for some of the worst punk
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bands in the U.K., a profession he held for several years. Following his musical stint, he began bartending in a local pub in Glasgow, where he was introduced to Michael Boyd, the artistic director of the Tron Theatre in Glasgow, who persuaded Ferguson to give acting a go. After several low-paying acting gigs, he discovered he had a knack for comedy and was soon the star of his own BBC television show, "The Ferguson Theory."Ferguson brought his act to America in 1995 to star with Betty White and Marie Osmond in the short-lived television series "Maybe This Time." He then joined "The Drew Carey Show," playing Drew Carey's boss, Nigel Wick, from 1996 to 2003.
Ferguson has written the feature films "The Big Tease" and "Saving Grace." In 2003, he made his directorial debut with "I'll Be There," which he also wrote and starred in. The movie went on to receive the Audience Award for Best Film at the Aspen, Dallas and Valencia film festivals. He was also named Best New Director at the Napa Valley Film Festival. His other film credits include "Niagra Motel," "Lenny the Wonder Dog," "Prendimi" l'anima, "Life Without Dick," "Chain of Fools," "Born Romantic" and "The Big Tease."
In April 2006, Ferguson debuted his first novel entitled "Between the Bridge and the River," which became a critically acclaimed bestseller. In fall 2009, Harper Collins published his memoir "America on Purpose," a book about why and how the late-night funnyman became an American. The book was listed on the New York Times bestseller list and continues to sell well. He also serves on the board of the Lollipop Theater Network. The mission of the Lollipop Theater Network is to bring movies that are currently in theatrical release to hospitalized children facing chronic and life-threatening illness nationwide.
In February 2008 Ferguson succeeded in becoming a United States Citizen, mentioning that this is his home after thirteen years and "my heart is here." Soon after, Ferguson landed himself the biggest date of all: a date with President Bush hosting the White House Correspondence Dinner. Critics raved about his witty and comical deliverance speech to the 3,000 attendees who included political journalists, celebrities, and Washington's power players.
Ferguson currently lives in Los Angeles.
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