A British comedian and actor who emerged from television comedy, Steve Coogan achieved fame with his most famous creation, the conceited and pathetic presenter Alan Partridge. His talent for satire and awkwardness found a perfect vehicle in 'The Trip', where he plays himself in a game of mirrors alongside Rob Brydon. As a dramatic actor he took a notable leap in 'Philomena', which he co-wrote and starred in alongside Judi Dench, and which earned him international recognition. Born in Manchester in 1965, he commands a range between the acerbic and the melancholic, with characters as funny as they are profoundly human. Read more