Paul Burling is a British comedy impressionist, actor, presenter and voiceover artist who became a household name after reaching the final of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ in 2010. Paul’s act has something for everyone, combining impressions of modern television personalities with classic comedy characters and much-loved cartoons. His extensive repertoire has included Harry Hill, Alan Carr, Phil Mitchell, Simon Cowell, David Dickinson and characters from ‘Only Fools and Horses’, ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Little Britain’. With decades of experience entertaining live audiences, Paul combines remarkably recognisable voices with comedy and characterisation to create an entertaining show for audiences of different generations.
Before his national television breakthrough, Paul developed his craft through years of performing at holiday parks, comedy venues and live entertainment shows. His big break arrived on the fourth series of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, where his audition featured an array of impressions including Harry Hill and classic cartoon characters. He subsequently won the public vote in his semi-final and progressed to the final, where his routine featured voices including Graham Norton, Billy Connolly, Chris Tarrant and characters from ‘Only Fools and Horses’. Paul ultimately finished fifth in the competition.
Following his success on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, ITV gave Paul his own television special, ‘It’s Paul Burling!’. He has subsequently appeared on programmes including Channel 4’s ‘The 5 O’Clock Show’, CBBC’s ‘The Slammer’ and ‘Dick & Dom’s Hoopla’, ‘Britain’s Got More Talent’ and ‘Whatever Happened to Harry Hill?’. Paul also appeared in ‘The Harry Hill Movie’ and has extensive experience as a voiceover artist. His vocal talents have additionally seen him provide the voices of classic characters Zippy and George from ‘Rainbow’, as well as characters from ‘Count Duckula’ and ‘Danger Mouse’ for live touring productions.
Live entertainment remains at the heart of Paul’s career. His experience encompasses theatres, comedy clubs, family venues, pantomimes and corporate events in the UK and internationally, allowing him to adapt his material to different audiences. From contemporary celebrities to characters audiences have loved for decades, Paul’s extensive repertoire provides plenty of variety. Combining comedy, vocal versatility and years of stage experience, Paul Burling offers a memorable live act with something for everyone.
