British comedy actor and playwright
Daniel Clarkson |
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Nationality | British |
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Occupation(s) | actor, playwright |
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Years active | 2000 - present |
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Daniel Clarkson is a British comedy actor and playwright.
Career
In 2009,[1] he presented on CBBC as part of the comedy Duo 'Dan and Jeff' with Jefferson Turner.[2][3] He wrote and co-starred with Jefferson Turner in the show, Potted Potter,[4][5][6] which was nominated for an Olivier Award in 2012[7] as well as writing and having critically acclaimed runs of his other shows Potted Sherlock,[8] Potted Pirates and Potted Panto.[9] which was also nominated for an Olivier Award for 'Best Entertainment' in 2011.[10] Potted Potter continues to tour the world.[11] and 2015.[12]
The New York Times referred to his performance as 'channeling a caffeinated Robin Williams'.[13]
In 2019 Clarkson wrote the critically acclaimed 'The Crown Dual' [14] a parody of 'The Crown' with the Daily Telegraph describing it as "A glorious parody of the Netflix series reminding us what theatre is all about".[15]
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