Alan Davies
Alan Davies | |
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Davies in 2014 | |
| Born | Alan Roger Davies 6 March 1966 |
| Alma mater | Loughton College of Further Education University of Kent (BA) Goldsmiths, University of London (MA) |
| Notable work | Jonathan Creek QI Bob & Rose Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled |
| Spouse |
Katie Maskell (m. 2007) |
| Children | 3 |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 1988–present |
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Alan Roger Davies (/ˈdeɪvɪs/; DAY-vis; born 6 March 1966) is an English actor, presenter, stand-up comedian, and writer. He is known for his portrayal of the title role in the BBC mystery drama series Jonathan Creek (1997–2016) and as the only permanent panellist on the BBC panel show QI since its premiere in 2003, outlasting its original host Stephen Fry. He began his career as a stand-up comic, and has undertaken several tours performing on stage, most recently in 2025.
He has also written three memoirs.