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Al Murray

Al Murray (born 1968) is a British comedian best known for his stand-up persona, the Pub Landlord, a xenophobic public house licensee.

The pub landlord is a English nationalist with a dislike for anything 'un-British', has a particular dislike of Australians and the French. Catchphrases include -'Timewaster' and 'Is your dad proud of you son?'. His theatre show with this character My Gaff, My Rules was shortlisted for an Olivier Award in 2002, and he has also appeared as the central character in the television series Time Gentlemen Please as well as a number of other television appearances.

Murray has also worked with other comedians (including Harry Hill) and other personas. He won the Perrier Award in 1999, after being nominated in 1996, 1997 and 1998.

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