Chris Evans Biography (1966-)

Full name, Christopher Evans; born April 1, 1966, in Warrington, Cheshire, England; married Carol McGiffin (a radio personality), September 17, 1991 (divorced); married Billie Paul Piper (an actress and singer), May 6, 2001 (separated); children: (with Alison Ward) Jade.

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Occupation
Actor, producer
Birth Details
April 1, 1966
Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Television Appearances
  • Series
  • Video jockey, Power Up, The Power Station, c. 1990-91
  • Host, The Big Breakfast, Channel 4 (England), 1992-94
  • Himself, Don't Forget Your Toothbrush, Channel 4, 1994-95
  • Host, TFI Friday (also known as Thank Four It's Friday), Channel 4, 1996-98
  • Himself, Tee Time, BBC, beginning c. 1998
  • Host, Breakfast Show (also known as Chris Evans Breakfast Show), beginning c. 1998
  • Himself and chauffeur, Boys and Girls, Channel 4, 2003
  • Himself, OFI Sunday, Independent Television, 2005
  • Himself, All-Star Cup 2005, British Sky Broadcasting, beginning c.2005
  • Specials
  • (Uncredited) Member of audience, An Audience with Elton John, Independent Television, 1997
  • Himself, Inside the Mind of Paul Gascoigne, Channel 4 (England), 2003
  • Himself, The Brits Backstage, Independent Television, 2005
  • (In archive footage) Himself, The Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of 2004, Channel 5 (England), 2005
  • Himself, UK Radio Aid, Independent Television 2, 2005
  • Host, Comic Relief: Red Nose Night Live 05, BBC, 2005
  • Awards Presentations
  • Himself, British Comedy Awards, Independent Television, 1993
  • Host, Brit Awards 1995 (also known as The 1995 Brit Awards), [Great Britain], 1995
  • Brit Awards 1996 (also known as The Brit Awards '96), [Great Britain], 1996
  • Host, Brit Awards 2005, Independent Television 2 and BBC America,2005
  • Host, Brit Awards 2006, [Great Britain], 2006
  • Episodic
  • Himself, Have I Got News for You, BBC, 1993
  • Himself, Shooting Stars, BBC, 1995
  • Guest, Howard Stern, E! Entertainment Television, 1997
  • Voice of Lennie Lazenby, "Roley and the Rock Star," Bob the Builder (animated), Channel 4 (England), 2000
  • My Worst Week, BBC, 2002
  • Himself, Blue Peter, BBC, 2005
  • Himself, Top Gear (also known as Top Gear Xtra), BBC, 2005
  • Guest, Parkinson, BBC, 2005
  • Guest, Richard & Judy, Channel 4, multiple episodes in 2005
  • Television Work
  • Series
  • Creator, Don't Forget Your Toothbrush, Channel 4 (England), 1994-95
  • Creator and executive producer, TFI Friday (also known as ThankFour It's Friday), Channel 4, 1996-98
  • Executive producer, The Terry and Gaby Show, Channel 5 (England),c. 2003-2004
  • Executive producer, Johnny Vegas: 18 Stone of Idiot, Channel 4, 2005
  • Some sources cite Evans as the producer of Marilu, syndicated, beginning 1994.
  • Specials
  • Executive producer, Models Uncovered, Channel 4 (England) and TheLearning Channel, c. 1999
  • Radio Appearances
  • Series
  • Host, Too Much Gravy, BBC Radio 1, 1991-92
  • Host, The Breakfast Show, BBC Radio 1, c. 1996-97, Virgin Radio, c. 1997-2001
  • Host, The Chris Evans Show, BBC Radio 2, 2005-
  • Appeared in Timmy on the Tranny, Manchester Piccadilly Radio, 1980s; host of various productions, including Round at Chris's, BBC Greater London Radio (GLR).
  • Specials
  • Himself, UK Radio Aid, 2005
  • Episodic
  • Guest, The Howard Stern Radio Show, 1997
  • RECORDINGS
  • Videos
  • Voice of Lennie Lazenby, Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember(animated), HIT Entertainment/HOT Animation, 2001

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

    Periodicals
    • Daily Express, March 27, 2003, p. 17
    • Heat, December 15, 2001, pp. 32-33