Michael McIntyre's life off-screen with wife's famous family and rarely-seen kids
18.03.2023 - 23:33
/ ok.co.uk
From side splitting jokes to his cheeky grin, it's safe to say Michael McIntyre is no stranger to fame. The iconic comedian, 47, has been delighting audiences around the world for 15 years and back in 2012 even earned the title of highest-grossing stand up comedian in the world! Not only has he tickled audiences with his irreverent humour at venues across the globe, the cheeky star has also turned his hand to presenting duties too, with starring roles on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and most recently game show The Wheel.
But what exactly does the London born funnyman do when he’s not on stage? Here, we take a closer look at his life off-screen, including his family life and famous relatives. Early Life Born in London, to Thomas Cameron McIntyre and his wife Kati, Michael clearly had comedy in his blood from the offset, as his dad worked professionally as a comedy writer, under the name Ray Cameron.
Raised alongside his sister, Lucy, Michael grew up in London with both his parents, and even holds dual citizenship with Britain and Canada, as his dad was originally from there. Enjoying a fairly standard childhood and education, the comedian’s life would sadly be rocked by tragedy at the age of 17, when his father suddenly passed away.
Initially told it was the result of a heart attack, years later it sadly emerged that Thomas had taken his own life while abroad in Hollywood. Career After working the local comedy circuit in his late twenties, Michael was first propelled to widespread stardom after appearing on Live at the Apollo, on BBC One, in 2007, 2008 and 2009 respectively.