Phillip Christopher Jupitus

Phillip Christopher Jupitus, was born on the 25th of June 1962 in Newport & is an English comedian, actor, performance poet, broadcaster, and cartoonist. Rising from the 1980s ranting poetry scene supporting acts like Billy Bragg, he became widely known as a long-time team captain on BBC Two’s music quiz Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996–2015) and for panel show work on QI.

Jupitus is also recognised for stage roles in musicals such as Hairspray, Spamalot, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, along with radio hosting on BBC 6 Music.

Since retiring from stand-up in 2018, he has focused on art studies in Dundee and continued occasional performance work.

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