Eddie Izzard is an iconic British comic and actor known for her film, television, and theatre work since the early nineties. Her stand-up shows, including Unrepeatable, Definite Article, Glorious, and Dress to Kill, have gained international acclaim. Dress to Kill earned her a New York Drama Desk Award and two Emmys. Izzard tours her shows in English, French, German, and Spanish, performing in various countries. Her most recent global tour, The Remix, concluded in 2023 and received positive reviews.

In film, Eddie has appeared in notable titles such as Boychoir, Valkyrie, Ocean’s Thirteen, Ocean’s Twelve, Across the Universe, Mystery Men, Shadow of the Vampire, The Cat’s Meow, and Victoria and Abdul, where she starred alongside Judi Dench. She also co-wrote and starred in Dr Jekyll and Six Minutes to Midnight. On television, her prominent roles include appearances in the crime noir series Powers, Bryan Fuller’s Hannibal, and the FX Networks series The Riches.

In 2010, her documentary Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story was nominated for an Emmy Award. Her autobiography, Believe Me, became a bestseller, reaching the top ten on the Sunday Times and New York Times lists.

Eddie is also known for her charity work. She has completed marathons worldwide and raised over £4 million for Sport Relief. During the 2021 lockdown, she completed 31 virtual marathons and streamed gigs in 31 days to support her Make Humanity Great Again campaign.

Eddie Izzard has performed acclaimed one-woman shows, including Great Expectations and Hamlet, in major cities like New York, Chicago, and London. In addition to her comedy and acting career, Izzard actively supports the Labour Party.