Adrian Edmondson

Adrian Charles Edmondson (born 24 January 1957) is an English actor, comedian, musician, writer, and television presenter. He gained prominence during the alternative comedy boom of the early 1980s and is best known for his roles in the television series The Young Ones (1982–1984) and Bottom (1991–1995), which he co-wrote with Rik Mayall. Edmondson also appeared in The Comic Strip Presents... series of films and created the spoof heavy metal band Bad News. He played the lead role in the 1985 feature film, The Supergrass. In the 2000s, Edmondson appeared in various drama roles on TV, including Jonathan Creek, Holby City, and Miss Austen Regrets. He has also been a presenter on shows like Hell's Kitchen and created the sitcom Teenage Kicks. Edmondson is also known for his involvement in the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band (2006-2007).