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Biography - Stand Up For The Felix Dexter Foundation
Once named Time Out Comedian of the Year, Felix Dexter was born on 9th February in Saint Kitts in the Caribbean.
He moved to Surrey with his family at the age of seven. He studied Law at University College London and began training as a barrister before embarking on a career in comedy. A pioneer of black comedy, his many, varied and very, very funny television and radio credits include: Down The Line, Bellamy’s People, Absolutely Fabulous, Have I Got News For You, Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge, The Lenny Henry Show, The Real McCoy and, most recently, Citizen Khan, the second series of which was screening when he died.
Felix also starred on stage opposite Hollywood actor Christian Slater in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, as well as spending a season performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
A modest and private man he died after a long and dignified struggle with myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer in October 2013.
Stand Up For The Felix Dexter Foundation Fan Report: Ratings and Reviews
This was a fantastic show, I did not stop, laughing.It was such a lovely tribute.It was worth every penny for such a good cause.
What a hoot
London, Hammersmith Apollo, 09/02/2014
Just to say how much my husband and I enjoyed this show.
A great cause, wonderful humour and the best laugh weve both had for ages - couldnt fault it
Thanks to everyone involved for putting on a fab show - well done Dipsy Ill never be able to answer your wifes phone with a straight face again
A fitting Tribute.
London, Hammersmith Apollo, 09/02/2014
This was a tribute to Felix Dexter who was a fantastic actor/ comedian. There were so many warm memories and funny stories by absolutely loads of A-list comedians ! A great evening!
