Jason Manford Biography
Jason Manford is an English award-winning Comedian, Singer, Television Presenter, Radio Presenter and Actor who was born and brought-up in Salford, Greater Manchester. He is widely known for his role on the Channel 4 panel show ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’ as Team captain 2007 until 2010.
| Quick Biography | |
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| Full Names | Jason Manford |
| Popular As | Jason Manford |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation / Profession | Actor, Comedian, Singer, TV and Radio Presenter |
| Nationality | English |
| Race / Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Jason Manford Age
Manford is 41 years as of 2022, he was on 26 May 1981 in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom. He celebrates his birthday on 26th May every year and his birth sign is Gemini.
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| Age | 41 years old as of 2022 |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Date of Birth | 26 May 1981 |
| Place of Birth | Salford, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom |
| Birthday | 26 May |
Jason Manford Height
Jason stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches (1.85 meters). He weighs 165 lbs (75 kg).
Jason Manford Education
Jason attended several schools including St. Margaret’s Primary School, Whalley Range and Chorlton High School, when it was known as Oakwood High School.
| Education Information | |
|---|---|
| School (s) | Whalley Range and Chorlton High School |
| College / University | Not Available |
| Highest Qualification | Not Available |
Jason Manford Family, Parents and Siblings
Jason Manford Parents
Manford was born to Sharon (née Ryan) and Ian Manford in Salford, Greater Manchester. His mother is of Irish Catholic extraction. His father, is a courtroom stenographer.
Jason Manford Siblings
Jason spent his childhood with his four siblings named Stephen, Colin, Danielle and Niall Manford. They all grew up in a terraced house in what is known as the “Triangle of Death” area of south Manchester notorious for its gang activity and high crime rate.
| Family Profile | |
|---|---|
| Father (Dad) | Ian Manford |
| Mother | Sharon Manford |
| Brother (s) | Stephen, Colin and Niall Manford |
| Sister (s) | Danielle Manford |
Jason Manford Wife and Children
Jason Manford Wife
Jason is currently married to his wife Lucy Dyke. The couple tied the knot in 2017. They have daughter who was born on 8 January 2015 at St Mary’s Hospital in Manchester and a Son. Previously, he was married to Catherine, they got married in 2007 and divorced in 2013. They were blessed with twin daughters on 20 August 2009, another daughter born in December 2010 and a son born in 2012.
Jason Manford Children
Manford is a proud father of six (6) children, four (4) from his first marriage with Catherine and two (2) with his second wife Lucy.
| Relationship Status | Name |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Married |
| Girlfriend / Wife | Lucy Dyke |
| Children | Not Known |
Jason Manford Net Worth
Jason has an estimated net worth of $2 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Comedian, Singer, Television Presenter, Radio Presenter and Actor. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
| Salary and Networth Information | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Under Review |
| Net Worth | $2 million dollars |
| Source of Income | Actor, Comedian, Singer, TV and Radio Presenter |
Jason Manford Tour, Tickets and Tour Dates
- Friday, 15 March 2019 – Kendal Leisure Centre, Kendal, United Kingdom
- Wednesday, 20 March 2019 – Corn Exchange Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Thursday, 21 March 2019 – Alban Arena, St Albans, United Kingdom
- Friday, 22 March 2019 – Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
- Saturday, 23 March 2019 – Aberdeen Music Hall, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- Tuesday, 26 March 2019 – City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds, United Kingdom
- Thursday, 28 March 2019 – Grand Theatre, Blackpool, United Kingdom
- Friday, 29 March 2019 – York Barbican Centre, York, United Kingdom
- Saturday, 30 March 2019 – Middlesbrough Town Hall, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
- Sunday, 31 March 2019 – Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
- Tuesday, 02 April 2019 – Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
- Wednesday, 03 April 2019 – Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury, United Kingdom
- Thursday, 04 April 2019 – Richmond Theatre, London, United Kingdom
- Saturday, 06 April 2019 – Liverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Saturday, 25 May 2019 – The Lowry, Salford Quays – Manchester, United Kingdom
Jason Manford Dvd
Manford toured the UK with “First World Problems”, between June and December 2013 and produced a DVD of the same name. His latest tour “Muddle Class” was touring across the UK, continued until the end of 2018. After a successful first UK tour and high sales of the following DVD, filmed live at the Manchester Apollo, he started his “Turning Into My Dad” tour on 14 July 2010.
Jason Manford Stand Up Comedian
Jason began his comedy career by winning the North West comedian of the year title in 1999. A year later, he won the Leicester Mercury comedian of the year, and was a finalist in the So You Think You’re Funny? new act competition. In 2005 Jason made his Edinburgh Fringe debut with Urban Legend, a show that was nominated for the main Perrier award. The year which followed year he won the Chortle award for best breakthrough act.
In September 2008 he embarked on his first solo tour of the UK, a month after hosting the topical Channel 4 show Tonightly. Jason became increasingly well-known for his role on the Channel 4 panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats, and in 2010 hosted the high-profile Comedy Rocks for ITV. He was confirmed as the new co-host of BBC One’s The One Show in May 2010 .
Between June and December 2013 he toured the UK with “First World Problems”, and produced a DVD of the same name. His latest tour “Muddle Class” was touring across the UK, continued until the end of 2018.
Jason Manford One Show
Jason was announced on 26 May 2010, as the new presenter of BBC One’s The One Show from July 2010. Jason resigned from the programme in November 2010 following allegations surrounding his private life.
Jason Manford Book
- Brung Up Proper: My Autobiography
- Dead Funny: Encore: More Horror Stories by Comedians
- Jason Manford Live Tour 2014 – First World Problems
- Jason Manford – Live at the Manchester Apollo
- Live 2011
- Brung Up Proper
Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Manford
Who is Jason Manford?
Jason Manford is an English award-winning Comedian, Singer, Television Presenter, Radio Presenter and Actor. He is widely known for his role on the Channel 4 panel show ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’ as Team captain 2007 until 2010. He is also known for his work as a presenter of numerous television shows for the BBC and ITV including ‘Comedy Rocks’, ‘The One Show’, ‘Show Me the Funny’, ‘A Question of Sport: Super Saturday’ and ‘Bigheads’.
How old is Jason Manford?
Manford is 39 years as of 2020, he was on 26 May 1981 in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom. His birth sign is Gemini.
How tall is Jason Manford?
Jason stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches (1.85 meters).
Is Jason Manford married?
Yes, he is currently married to his wife Lucy Dyke. The couple tied the knot in 2017. They have daughter who was born on 8 January 2015 at St Mary’s Hospital in Manchester and a Son. Previously, he was married to Catherine, they got married in 2007 and divorced in 2013. They were blessed with twin daughters on 20 August 2009, another daughter born in December 2010 and a son born in 2012.
How much is Jason worth?
Jason has an estimated net worth of $2 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Comedian, Singer, Television Presenter, Radio Presenter and Actor.
Where does Manford live?
Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Jason dead or alive?
He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Jason Manford Social Media Contacts
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