“My hero in adulthood would be Michael Bryant, who's dead, bless him. His memory lives on. He was an actor at the National, and a wonderful man.”

Welsh actor, comedian, singer, writer, director, producer and television presenter

Keith Allen is a Welsh actor, comedian, singer, writer, director, producer and television presenter. He has also worked in pantomime, and his career has ranged across stage, screen and television. Allen is known for moving easily between performance and presenting, with credits that span acting, comedy, music and production. His work reflects a broad, restless career in British entertainment, where he has taken on both on-screen roles and work behind the camera.