Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard is a British comedian and actor known for stand-up performances that blend rapid-fire historical riffs, absurdist tangents, and observational humor.

Izzard gained attention in the 1990s for performing in makeup and women's clothing, describing herself as transgender.

She has appeared in films and television dramas and made unsuccessful bids for political office in Britain.

comedy

stand-up

Solo comedic performance

improvisation · sketch · monologue · wit · satire · anecdote · timing · wordplay · tangent · observational

activism

humanitarian

Helper of suffering people

charity · campaigner · political · fundraising · social justice · advocacy · reform · awareness · inclusion · ally

marathon

ultramarathons

Footraces beyond marathon distance

fundraising · challenge · perseverance · running · stamina · South Africa · recovery · training · distance · willpower

style

heels

Raised shoe bottoms

  • makeupProducts for beautifying faces
  • lipstickCosmetic for coloring lips
  • nailsMetal fasteners, finger coverings

fashion · androgyny · self-expression · flamboyant · individuality · aesthetic · confidence · glamour · bold

acting

Valkyrie

Odin's death-selecting maiden

character actor · film · television · Shakespeare · stage · Marlowe · West End · Broadway · casting · performance

transgender

she/her

Female pronoun set

transition · visibility · identity · transwoman · representation · courage · self-acceptance · expression · authenticity · breaking barriers

Opposites
gender presentation and identity

Eddie IzzardJohn Wayne

Clint Eastwood · Sylvester Stallone · Arnold Schwarzenegger · Jason Statham · Dwayne Johnson

political engagement style

Eddie IzzardBoris Johnson

John Cleese · nationalist

Family

Edward, Eddie

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG