Noel Fielding
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Noel Fielding (born May 21, 1973) is an English comedian and actor, best known for playing Vince Noir opposite Julian Barratt (Howard Moon) and brother Michael Fielding (Naboo) in the cult comedy series The Mighty Boosh.
Fielding had a minor role as a crazed electronica musician in Nathan Barley and appeared in two episodes of The IT Crowd as a goth called Richmond. He also starred as Pete Sweet, along with Julian Barratt, in the short film Sweet.
As well as his work with Barratt, Fielding has also worked as a stand-up comedian in his own right, appearing on programmes such as 28 Acts in 28 Minutes.
Fielding was born in Westminster, London, England and currently resides in London with long term girlfriend Dee Plume of London-based band Robots in Disguise. He got Razorlight involved with an episode of The Mighty Boosh as he knows the drummer Andy.
Fielding attended Croydon Art College, and is a skilled visual artist (responsible for much of Boosh's distinctive sets and characters).
[edit] Awards
- 2003 Time Out comedy award winner for outstanding achievement.
- 2002 Solo Edinburgh show Voodoo Hedgehog nominated for a Perrier
- 2001 The Boosh, first on London Live, then on Radio 4. Won the inaugural Douglas Adams award for radio comedy writing [1]
- 2000 Arctic Boosh won the Barry Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
- 1999 Perrier nominee with Julian Barratt as Arctic Boosh
- 1998 Perrier Best Newcomer winner with Julian Barratt as the double act "The Mighty Boosh"
