Jasper Carrott
British comedian
Robert Norman Davis (born 14 March 1945), known by his stage name Jasper Carrott, is an English comedian, writer, actor, singer and television presenter. His credits include An Audience with Jasper Carrott (1978), The Secret Policeman's Other Ball (1982), Carrott's Lib (1982–1983), Jane and the Lost City (1987), Carrott's Commercial Breakdown (1989–1996), Canned Carrott (1990–1995), The Detectives (1993–1997), All About Me (2002–2004), and Golden Balls (2007–2009).
Early life
Born Robert Norman Davis at 10.30am on 14 March 1945, in Birmingham, England, Carrott was educated at Acocks Green Primary School, and Moseley Grammar School. He worked as a trainee buyer at a city centre department store the Beehive, with schoolmate and ELO member Bev Bevan, who would remain a lifelong friend.
He acquired the nickname Jasper aged nine and added the surname Carrott when he was 17.
Career
In February 1969, Carrott started his own folk club, "The Boggery", in nearby Solihull with his friend Les Ward. Carrott performed folk songs and as an MC. His banter overtook the songs and he became more a comedian than a singer. He also worked as a musical agent (with John Starkey, who was his manager from 1974 to 1992), as Fingimigig, managing among others Harvey Andrews. He toured UK rugby clubs. He recorded an album in 1973 called Jasper Carrott – In the Club, which he sold from his van.
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