Kevin Connelly is an extremely talented comedian and impressionist for hire available for bookings through Champions Music & Entertainment. A star of the BBC’s Dead Ringers, Kevin has been a leading impressionist since 1986. Born in the North East, Kevin hails from Middlesbrough and found success mimicking from a young age. His turns mimicking his fellow students and teachers gained popularity and the young impressionist grew in confidence, eventually entertaining guests at the restaurant he managed. Eventually, one client invited him to speak at a dinner and Kevin never looked back.
Kevin became one of the most in-demand after-dinner speakers earning an invitation to the radio show Dead Ringers. Hosted by the BBC, Dead Ringers ran for 17 seasons on radio and a further seven on television with an impressive 141 episodes in total. Featuring the likes of Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, and of course Kevin Connelly, the show became a comedic institution and cemented Kevin’s place as a master of impressions.
Off the back of Dead Ringers fame Kevin branched out appearing on The Impressionable Jon Culshaw, Today with Des and Mel, BBC Sports Review of the Year, Des O’Connors World Cup Party, The Full Motty, We’re On Our Way to Wembley, The Sports Show, It’s Just Not Cricket With Rory Bremner, Saint & Greavsie, The Pavillion End, and Doubletake. This impressive litany of appearances helped Kevin hone his craft to become an incredibly talented impressionist. In addition, Kevin has numerous radio appearances under his belt including talkRADIO's World Cup Team and The Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio.
Kevin is a huge success at corporate events and dinners working for clients across the UK and Europe. Notable corporate clients include Credit Suisse, The Variety Club, Lloyds TSB, Sanyo, the Sports’ Journalists Association, The Institute of Bankers, The Football Association, the Chamber of Commerce, and Norwich City Football Club. With years in the industry behind him, his extensive repertoire spans sports, politics, television, and television characters with notable impressions of Mark Lawson, Andrew Neil, Andrew Marr, Harvey Haines, David Dimleby and Sir Elton John.
A master of his craft, Kevin Connelly is a hit at sporting events, corporate dinners, and public appearances with a set list to split sides up and down the aisles. Book this hilarious comedian now to impress your guests today.
