Ross Lee
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Ross Lee is a British
comedian
, actor and television presenter originally from Calverley
, Pudsey
, Leeds.
. It aired in two hour blocks from 10am until 12pm, for 13 weeks. Lee appears as an apparent caricature
of himself, as well as several different characters in sketches throughout the show. He is often supported by Liverpudllian actor Lee Jackson
in various guises including Executive Zombie and Mummy.
entitled Chute!
, which included various video clips and songs. He also made two appearances on Channel 4
's Friday night comedy show Balls of Steel
as the World's Worst (Occupation), portraying a taxi driver and a barman respectively. He also provided a voiceover on the DVD of the show. Lee did not appear in the second or third series of Balls of Steel.
Apart from Chute!, Lee appeared in other CBBC shows; once on SMart
, and twice on TMi
as Mark Rhodes
' "friend", and on the last show for Flack's Musical Chairs. He was eliminated in the third round and received pie in his face. He later got his revenge, along with the other contenders, on Sam and Mark. He has also appeared in the Bo' Selecta!
Christmas Special "Ho Ho Ho Selecta", and had a minor appearance on Look Around You
in Episode Four where he played Andy Gough.
Lee narrates the British version of MTV's strip show-cum-music video show Pants off, Dance Off. He also appears in the 2010 music video for "I Feel Better
" by Hot Chip
, directed by Peter Serafinowicz
.
He stars in hidden camera show The Pranker on BBC Three
, in which he 'pranks
' unsuspecting members of the general public. The first series ran for six episodes from 14 July - 18 August 2011.
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
, actor and television presenter originally from Calverley
Calverley
Calverley is a village in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England, on the A657 road, midway between Leeds city centre and Bradford...
, Pudsey
Pudsey
Pudsey is a market town in West Yorkshire, England. Once an independent town, it was incorporated into the metropolitan borough of the City of Leeds in 1974, and is located midway between Bradford and Leeds city centres. It has a population of 32,391....
, Leeds.
Ross Lee's Ghoulies
Lee was the host of Ross Lee's Ghoulies, a horror-comedy themed Saturday morning studio-based show which began broadcasting on Sunday 28 September and ended 13 December 2008 on Nickelodeon UKNickelodeon UK
Nickelodeon is a children's television channel available on Sky, Virgin Media, Smallworld Cable, TalkTalk TV and UPC Ireland in the United Kingdom and Ireland, including on demand on BT Vision. The channel was launched on 1 September 1993...
. It aired in two hour blocks from 10am until 12pm, for 13 weeks. Lee appears as an apparent caricature
Caricature
A caricature is a portrait that exaggerates or distorts the essence of a person or thing to create an easily identifiable visual likeness. In literature, a caricature is a description of a person using exaggeration of some characteristics and oversimplification of others.Caricatures can be...
of himself, as well as several different characters in sketches throughout the show. He is often supported by Liverpudllian actor Lee Jackson
Lee Jackson
Lee Jackson is an English former rugby league footballer of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s. He was a for the Great Britain team, England, Hull , Sheffield, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Newcastle Knights, Leeds, and York....
in various guises including Executive Zombie and Mummy.
Other TV appearances
Prior to Ross Lee's Ghoulies, Lee hosted a similar programme on CBBCCBBC
CBBC is one of two brand names used for the BBC's children's television strands. Between 1985 and 2002, CBBC was the name given to all the BBC's programmes on TV for children aged under 14...
entitled Chute!
Chute! (television programme)
Chute is a children's video clip programme presented by Ross Lee that can be seen often on CBBC originally broadcast between September and December 2007.-Overview:...
, which included various video clips and songs. He also made two appearances on Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
's Friday night comedy show Balls of Steel
Balls of Steel (UK TV series)
Balls of Steel is a Channel 4 comedy series developed by Objective Productions and hosted by Mark Dolan, his special guests would perform stunts and hold their nerve during hidden camera set-ups in the presence of celebrities or the British public....
as the World's Worst (Occupation), portraying a taxi driver and a barman respectively. He also provided a voiceover on the DVD of the show. Lee did not appear in the second or third series of Balls of Steel.
Apart from Chute!, Lee appeared in other CBBC shows; once on SMart
SMart
SMart was a British CBBC television programme based on the subject of art, which began in 1994. The programme was recorded at BBC Television Centre in London, previously it had been recorded in Studio A at BBC Pebble Mill in Birmingham. The format is similar to the Tony Hart programmes Take Hart...
, and twice on TMi
TMi
Sam & Mark's TMi Friday was a British children's television show that was presented by Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes . It originally aired on Saturday mornings on BBC Two from its launch on 16 September 2006, until the end of its fourth series on 19 December 2009. Sam & Mark were joined by Caroline...
as Mark Rhodes
Mark Rhodes
Mark Thomas Rhodes is an English singer and television presenter.-Career:...
' "friend", and on the last show for Flack's Musical Chairs. He was eliminated in the third round and received pie in his face. He later got his revenge, along with the other contenders, on Sam and Mark. He has also appeared in the Bo' Selecta!
Bo' Selecta!
Bo' Selecta! is a British sketch show written and performed by Leigh Francis, known for its often deeply surreal, abstract toilet humour, which lampoons popular culture. It was broadcast on Channel 4 and ran for three series between 2002 and 2004, spawning several spin-offs...
Christmas Special "Ho Ho Ho Selecta", and had a minor appearance on Look Around You
Look Around You
Look Around You is a British television comedy series devised and written by Robert Popper and Peter Serafinowicz, and, in the first series, narrated by Nigel Lambert...
in Episode Four where he played Andy Gough.
Lee narrates the British version of MTV's strip show-cum-music video show Pants off, Dance Off. He also appears in the 2010 music video for "I Feel Better
I Feel Better (Hot Chip song)
"I Feel Better" is the second single released by Hot Chip from their fourth album, One Life Stand. It was released on 19 April 2010. The song was later remixed with Will Oldham.-Music video:...
" by Hot Chip
Hot Chip
Hot Chip are an English electronic indie band. They have released four studio albums—Coming on Strong, The Warning, Made in the Dark and One Life Stand.-Formation:...
, directed by Peter Serafinowicz
Peter Serafinowicz
Peter Szymon Serafinowicz is an English actor, comedian, writer, composer, voice artist and occasional director.-Early life:Serafinowicz was born in Liverpool, England. He attended Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Primary School and St Francis Xavier Secondary School...
.
He stars in hidden camera show The Pranker on BBC Three
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
, in which he 'pranks
Practical joke
A practical joke is a mischievous trick played on someone, typically causing the victim to experience embarrassment, indignity, or discomfort. Practical jokes differ from confidence tricks in that the victim finds out, or is let in on the joke, rather than being fooled into handing over money or...
' unsuspecting members of the general public. The first series ran for six episodes from 14 July - 18 August 2011.