Karl Lucas

Karl John Lucas (born 27 March 1972) is an English comedian, actor and writer, who has written for and appeared in a number of television, music videos and radio comedy programmes, as well as various theatre productions.

Lucas worked on Galaxy 102's Breakfast show which collectively won three Sony Awards (1999/2000) — Gold in 1999 and Silver in 2000 for Best Breakfast Show. Lucas was writer and comedy sidekick on the show and was awarded his own Sony Award (Bronze) for his part of the 'Sticker Vicar' in 1999.

Lucas is a graduate of the University of Salford, with a BA Honours and HND in Performing Arts. He graduated with distinction in 1996 and is listed on the Manchester Evening News' 'Hall of Fame'.

Lucas played Richard, a member of the fictional Pop group ''2 Up, 2 down'' on ''Peter Kay's Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice'' (2008) a spoof on the talent show genre of programmes. Some of the shows most memorable moments saw ''2 Up 2 Down'' singing a duet with Rick Astley, getting Hip-Hop dance lessons off Lionel Blair and Richard's rap in the middle of "The Winner's Song" (co-written by Gary Barlow).

He is one of the only British comedians who has worked as a warm up on American TV shows: ''America's Got Talent'' and ''Osbournes Reloaded''.

Karl is the sole director of Pink Walrus Productions Limited. Provided by Wikipedia