David Walliams Movies and Career Information

David Walliams (born David Edward Williams; 20 August 1971) is a British comedian, writer and actor, known for his partnership with Matt Lucas on the TV sketch show Little Britain and its predecessor Rock Profile. Born in Nork, Surrey on 20 August 1971 to Peter, a London Transport engineer, and Kathleen Williams, a lab technician, Williams was brought up in Banstead. Both his parents appeared on The Friday Night Project when their son was the guest star on the show. Williams was educated at Collingwood Primary School and the independent Reigate Grammar School (at the latter he was a contemporary of Robert Shearman). He was a member of the National Youth Theatre, where he met Matt Lucas. Williams studied drama at the University of Bristol from 1989 to 1992, one year below Simon Pegg. Williams changed his name to Walliams (pronounced /ˈwæliəmz/) when he joined the actors' trade union, Equity, as there was already a member named David Williams. This was spoofed in a mock interview on Rock Profile, when Robbie Williams was continuously referred to as 'Robbie Walliams'. His first known TV appearance was as "Lesley Luncheonmeat" on Sky1's show Games World in 1993. He appeared alongside