Hugh Dennis
Hugh Dennis | |
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Dennis in December 2017 | |
| Born | Peter Hugh Dennis 13 February 1962 Kettering, Northamptonshire, England |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
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| Children | 2 |
| Parent | John Dennis (father) |
| Relatives | John Dennis Jr. (brother) |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | Since 1989 |
| Genres | Political satire, impressionism, improvisational comedy, insult comedy |
| Subjects | British politics, family, current events |
Peter Hugh Dennis FRGS (born 13 February 1962) is an English comedian, presenter, actor, impressionist and writer. He was a panellist in every episode of the original run of Mock the Week from 2005 until 2022, and is one half of the double act Punt and Dennis alongside Steve Punt.
Dennis has also played Dr Piers Crispin in the sitcom My Hero (2000–2006), Pete Brockman in the sitcom Outnumbered (2007–2014, 2016, 2024), Toby in the sitcom Not Going Out (2014–2023), and the Bank Manager in the comedy-drama series Fleabag (2016). He presents the community archaeology television show The Great British Dig (since 2020).