OVER the years comedian John Bishop has become a much-loved British star.
With an army of fans, he has enjoyed a successful career as a stand-up comic, and is also an in-demand actor.
Who is John Bishop?
John Joseph Bishop was born on November 30, 1966, in Liverpool.
He is an English comedian, presenter and actor, who has starred in many high profile TV shows, including Doctor Who.
John is a keen footballer and played for non-league teams Hyde and Southport.
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The comedian can often be found going on tour with his stand-up act.
How did John Bishop become famous?
John worked as a pharmaceutical rep prior to becoming a stand-up comedian in 2000.
His television debut came on Irish comedy show The Panel.
He then won the role of Rob Fitch in E4 teen drama Skins for seasons three and four.
What TV shows has John Bishop been on?
The comedian has had his own shows include John Bishop's Britain, John Bishop's Only Joking and The John Bishop Show.
He is also a regular panellist on Have I Got News For You and League Of Their Own.
John Bishop: In Conversation With... is John's talk show, which premiered in September 2016.
Broadcast on W, the TV channel formerly known as Watch, the first set of episodes saw the comedian interview the likes of James Corden, Charlotte Church and Lenny Henry.
John has also starred as Dan Lewis in Doctor Who.
In October 2022 he was a guest judge on ITV's Masked Dancer.
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John has hosted a podcast called Three Little Words with fellow actor Tony Pitts since 2020.
Is John Bishop married?
John is happily married to his wife Melanie Bishop.
The pair split in 2000 for 18 months, which is when John started his comedy career.
They reunited after she turned up to one of his gigs and heard him telling jokes about her.
The pair have three sons: Joe (born 1994), Luke (born 1996), and Daniel (born 1998).
John has a family home based in Northwich, Cheshire.
In May 2018, John revealed he is "massively proud" of his sons.
He said in his acceptance speech for the Celebrity Ally Award at the British LGBT Awards: "Like all parents we have problems with them.
"One of my sons has a tattoo on his ankle that was meant to be Africa but looks like Australia, one of my sons mumbles and one of my sons is a gay man."
Who is Joe Bishop?
Joe Bishop is John's eldest son.
When he was 15, Joe was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition that has led to the deterioration of his hearing and progressive deafness.
The father and son duo appeared in a documentary together, John & Joe Bishop: Life After Deaf.