David Copperfield (comedian)
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David Copperfield is best known from the BBC 1980s sketch show Three of a Kind, in which he starred alongside Tracey Ullman
and Lenny Henry
. His real name is Stanley Barlow. He was born and raised in Yorkshire, where he began his professional career performing in various cabaret venues. His big break in TV earned him appearances on Wogan
and Cliff and Friends. Three of a Kind ran from 1981 to 1983. After that Barlow worked on his own shows, Coppers & Co and Copperfield Comedy Company.
He is currently working on cruise ships.
Tracey Ullman
Tracey Ullman is a British stage and television actress, comedienne, singer, dancer, screenwriter and author ....
and Lenny Henry
Lenny Henry
Lenworth George "Lenny" Henry, is a British actor, writer, comedian and occasional television presenter.- Early life :...
. His real name is Stanley Barlow. He was born and raised in Yorkshire, where he began his professional career performing in various cabaret venues. His big break in TV earned him appearances on Wogan
Wogan
Wogan was a chat show on British television, hosted by Terry Wogan. It followed the format of a series broadcast in 1980 entitled What's On Wogan?, which failed to gather viewers. The Wogan show was initially broadcast on Tuesday evenings on BBC1 in 1981 and from 1982 to 1984, it moved into the...
and Cliff and Friends. Three of a Kind ran from 1981 to 1983. After that Barlow worked on his own shows, Coppers & Co and Copperfield Comedy Company.
He is currently working on cruise ships.