Christopher Biggins | |
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![]() Biggins at the Carlton Club in 2009 | |
Born | Oldham, Lancashire, England | 16 December 1948
Alma mater | Bristol Old Vic Theatre School |
Occupation(s) | Actor, television personality |
Years active | 1970–present |
Spouse |
Beatrice Norbury
(m. 1971; div. 1974) |
Partner | Neil Sinclair (c. 2006–present) |
Christopher Biggins (born 16 December 1948) is an English actor and television personality. He became widely known for his roles in television series such as Porridge, Poldark and I, Claudius in the 1970s. He later became known for making frequent appearances as a celebrity on television, which included winning the 2007 series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, and has performed frequently in pantomime.