Lenny Henry

Black Country comedian Lenny Henry has been immortalised on Birmingham’s Walk of Stars – and now has his sights set on the one in Hollywood.  

Comedian Lenny Henry was being immortalised on Birmingham city centre's Walk of Stars today.  

Dudley-born comic Lenny Henry sprang a surprise on a school in Dudley.  

Lenny Henry's back as Othello... this time on Radio 4Halifax Evening CourierCOMIC Lenny Henry is to reprise his award-winning role as tragic Shakespearian Othello in a BBC radio version of the Northern Broadsides ...  

51-year-old comedian turned actor collects London Evening Standard theatre award for debut Shakespearean role as OthelloHe might be 51 and recognised by just about everybody in Britain but, in theatrical terms, Lenny Henry is something of a novice which is why he today picked up the rather incongruous prize of best newcomer.Henry, who won for Othello, was given the prize at a ceremony in central London for the London Evening Standard theatre...  

Midland comedian Lenny Henry to join Birmingham's Walk of StarsBirminghamMail.netHE has been treading the boards as Shakespeare's Othello, but now thousands of Brummies will be walking over Lenny Henry after he was added to the city's ...Lenny has stars in his eyesDudley Newsall 3 news articles »  

Times OnlineComedian Lenny Henry wins best stage newcomer prizeBBC NewsComedian Lenny Henry has been named outstanding newcomer at the London Evening Standard theatre awards. The 51-year-old was recognised for his portrayal of ...Lenny Henry wins best newcomer accolade in London Evening Standard theatre awardsguardian.co.ukLenny Henry wins newcomer gong at London Evening Standard Theatre AwardsTimes OnlineLenny Henry wins theatre awardThe...  

Lenny Henry has won an award for the most outstanding newcomer to theatre for his stage debut as Othello at the age of 51. The comedian turned thespian has been honoured at The Evening Standard Thea...  

He once joked that British TV couldn't cope with more than one black comedian at a time – now Stephen K Amos is getting his own BBC series. And he hasn't even had to kill Lenny Henry, he explainsThere's a perfectly timed moment in one of Stephen K Amos's earlier routines: "The ultimate goal is to have my own TV show," he tells the audience. "But, as we all know, the BBC have a diversity policy. Apparently I have to wait for Lenny Henry to die...  

Lenny Henry as Othello and Jessica Harris as Desdemona in Othello at West Yorkshire Playhouse. Photograph: Tristram Kenton He might be 51 and recognised by just about everybody in Britain but, in th...  

As he wins the outstanding newcomer prize at the Evening Standard theatre awards for his role as Othello, Lenny Henry has come a long way from black and white minstrels  

Comedy Central UKComedy news round up with Michael McIntyre, David Walliams and Lenny HenryComedy Central UKLenny Henry has won the award for outstanding newcomer at the London Evening Standard theatre awards for his acclaimed portrayal of Othello in the West ...and more »  

guardian.co.ukLenny Henry and Royal Court Strike Gold at Awards NightShow and StayPicking up the prize for his acclaimed performance in Othello, Henry quipped: "At 51, I must be the oldest newcomer you've ever had! ...The Evening Standard theatre awards need to be braverguardian.co.ukPhotos & Speech Highlights from Standard AwardsWhatsOnStage.comRoyal Court rules Evening StandardsVarietyDaily Mail -The Drama Student (Magazine | Online) -London...  

Lenny Henry has scooped a prestigious theatre award for best newcomer for his performance as Shakespeare's Othello.  

Lenny Henry wins the 'Outstanding Newcomer' prize at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards.  

Lenny Henry up for gong for OthelloThe Press AssociationKen, nominated for his role in A View From The Bridge, takes on a heavyweight cast of Simon Russell Beale, Mark Rylance and Samuel West in the fight for top ...and more »  

Comic Lenny Henry's performance as Shakespeare's tragic Othello was halted by a prop flying off stage and striking an audience member.  

Weisz, "Jerusalem" win London Standard theatre awardsReutersComic actor Lenny Henry scooped best newcomer for his theatrical debut in the title role of Shakespeare's "Othello," and "Enron," about the collapsed US ...McKellen, Weisz win at London theater awardsThe Associated PressWeisz wins best actress prize for StreetcarInTheNews.co.ukall 121 news articles »  

What's On Stage Awards Shortlist AnnouncedBroadway WorldLenny Henry will contest another Award for London Newcomer of the Year for his theatrical debut in Othello, which is also nominated for Best Shakespearean ...  

Chris Morris to unveil his terrorist farceChortleLENNY HENRY has recorded a version of his award-winning portrayal of Othello for Radio 4, to be broadcast early in the New Year. SKY TV producers want Eddie ...