Bob Mortimer is known for his eccentric humour, absurd stories and more recently his fishing trips.
The comedian, podcast presenter, and actor made his name after working with Vic Reeves as part of a Vic and Bob comedy double act. Over the years, Bob has appeared on Would I Lie To You, Shooting Stars and Taskmaster and has beenvoted as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy.
A proud northerner, Bob, was born in Middlesbrough on May 23 1959, and grew up with three brothers, but tragically, when Bob was just seven years old his father died in a car crash.
