David Walliams biography, net worth, siblings, height, weight and latest update

David Walliams is a prominent figure in comedy, acting, and writing. His partnership with Matt Lucas has yielded some of his most unforgettable performances. His television work encompasses shows like Little Britain (2003-2007), Come Fly with Me (2010-2011), and Rock Profile (1999-2000) on the BBC.

David Walliams Biography & Profile Summary

David was welcomed into the world by his mother, Kathleen Williams, and father, Peter Williams, on August 20, 1971. He came into existence in Wimbledon, located in the London Borough of Merton, at St. Teresa’s Maternity Hospital. How old is David Walliams? He will be 49 years old in 2021. His mother served as a laboratory technician at Sutton Grammar School, while his father was a transport engineer in London. He grew up with his sole sibling, Julie Williams (sister), by his parents in the Nork area of Banstead, Surrey. His father’s life was claimed by liver cancer in 2008. After completing his elementary schooling, he attended Wallington’s Collingwood Boy’s School before proceeding to Surrey’s Reigate Grammar School, where he began writing in the contemporary era.

He resided at Manor Hall while acquiring his drama bachelor’s degree. He performed with the National Youth Theatre during the summer break. At the National Youth Theatre, he met Matt Lucas, his comedic partner. He later joined College Equity, formerly known as the British Actors Equity Association. Due to an existing member with the same name, he opted to adopt the stage name David Walliams, diverging from his birth name, David Williams.

Attribute	Details
Full name	David Edward Williams
Nickname	David Walliams
Gender	Male
Date of birth	20th August 1971
Birth sign	Leo
Place of birth	Wimbledon, London, UK
Age	49 years (as of 2021)
Nationality	British
Ethnicity	White
Eye colour	Dark brown
Hair colour	Dark brown
Weight	92 kg
Height	6 feet 2 inches
Sexual orientation	Pansexual
Religion	Christianity
Father	Peter Walliams
Mother	Kathleen Walliams
Siblings	Julie Walliams
Marital status	Divorced
Spouse	Lara Stone
Education	Collingwood Boy’s School, Reigate Grammar School, University of Bristol and College Equity
Profession	Comedian, actor, author, talent-show judge, TV personality
Net worth	$25 million

Career

David initiated his acting career in the audio play Phantasmagoria, written by Mark Gatiss for Doctor Who, produced by Big Finish Productions. He subsequently presented a documentary titled David Walliams: My Life with James Bond. His on-screen debut was in Plunkett & Macleane as Viscount Bilston. He entered television in 1996 portraying Gareth Peas in Mash and Peas. In 2012, he began judging the ITV talent show Britain’s Got Talent. Alongside Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, and Amanda Holden, he has served as a judge on the program. In 2015, 2018, and 2019, he was honored with the National Television Awards’ Best Judge. Over the years, he has featured in a variety of films, including:

1996 – Mash and Peas as Gareth Peas

1998 – Sir Bernard’s Stately Homes as Anthony Rodgers

1998 – Barking as Various roles

1999 – Bang, Bang, It’s Reeves and Mortimer as Various roles

1999 to 2009 – Rock Profile as Various roles

2000 – The Strangers as Rats

2000 to 2002 – Attachments as Jake Plaskow

2001 – Fun at the Funeral Parlour as Cobra

2002 – The Bill as Ben Fletcher

2003 – Eastenders as Ray Collins

2003 to 2008 – Little Britain as Various roles, writer

2004 – Hustle as Shop Assistant to Series 1/Ep 4

2004 – Agatha Christie’s Marple as George Bartlett

2005 to 2016 – Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway as Himself, eight episodes

2010 to 2011 – Come Fly With Me as Various Characters, writer

2011 – Doctor Who as Gibbis, episode “The God Complex.”

2012 to 2016 – A League of Their Own as Guest, eight episodes

2012 – Britain’s Got Talent as Judge

2015 to 2016 – Walliams and Friend as Various characters, creator, writer

2016 – Blankety Blank as Presenter

2017 – The Nightly Show as a Guest presenter, five episodes

2017 – Teletubbies as Voice Trumpet

2018 – It’ll Be Alright on the Night as Narrator

2020 – The National Television Awards as Presenter

2020 – Sandylands as Derek Swallows

2020 – The Jonathan Ross Show as Guest

2020 – Jack and the Beanstalk: After Ever After as The Giant

2020 – The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson as Interviewed Guest

2020 – Chitty Flies Again with David Walliams as Presenter

2021 – Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway as Himself

2021 – The Masked Dancer as Guest Judge

Net Worth

As of 2021, the talented TV judge had an estimated net worth of $25 million. A significant portion of his income stems from his children’s literature. Additionally, he has accrued substantial earnings from his various entertainment ventures.

Family

In 2009, Walliams started a romantic relationship with Dutch model Lara Stone. They announced their engagement on January 20, 2010, shortly after her parents expressed their approval. The couple tied the knot on May 16, 2010, at the iconic Claridge’s Hotel in central London. On May 6, 2013, Stone gave birth to the couple’s son, who they named Alfred.

On March 4, 2015, it was disclosed that the couple, married for five years but having “drifted apart,” opted for a trial separation. On September 9, 2015, Walliams filed for divorce from Stone, citing “unreasonable behavior” as the reason.

Marital Status	Divorce
Parents	Mother-Kathleen Williams Father-Peter Williams
Siblings	Brother-Not Known Sister-Julie Williams
Spouse/Wife	Lara Stone (Ex-Wife)
Girlfriend/Afair	None

Height and body measurement

David possesses a remarkable height for a male; 188cm.

Height	In Centimeters –188 cm In Meters-1.88 m In Feet and Inches –6′ 2″
Weight	In Kg –92 kg In Pounds –203 lbs
Hair Colour	Dark Brown
Eye Colour	Dark Brown