Vernon Kay
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Vernon Kay turns up on cast lists as a British actor, built for roles that sit just outside the spotlight. Across 5 productions, the work has been consistent rather than spectacular. He plays Vernon Kay in 'Shaun of the Dead', the credit that travels furthest. More often than not, the job has been horror.
Vernon Kay
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Vernon Kay turns up on cast lists as a British actor, built for roles that sit just outside the spotlight. Across 5 productions, the work has been consistent rather than spectacular. He plays Vernon Kay in 'Shaun of the Dead', the credit that travels furthest. More often than not, the job has been horror.
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How old is Vernon Kay and where are they from?
Vernon Kay is 52 years old, born on April 28, 1974 in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Vernon Kay?
Vernon Kay is best known for roles in Shaun of the Dead, Keith Lemon: The Film, Run For Your Wife.
How many movies has Vernon Kay been in?
Over a 22-year career (since 2004), Vernon Kay has appeared in 3 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Vernon Kay's first movie?
The career of Vernon Kay began with Shaun of the Dead (2004).
What is Vernon Kay's most recent movie or series?
Vernon Kay's most recent release is Do You Know Your Place?, which premiered on February 23, 2026.
Vernon Kay
1974-04-28 · Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Vernon Charles Kay (born 28 April 1974) is an English television and radio presenter, and former model. He presented Channel 4's T4 (2000–2005) and has presented various television shows for ITV, including All Star Family Fortunes (2006–2015), Just the Two of Us (2006–2007), Beat the Star (2008–2009), The Whole 19 Yards (2010), Splash! (2013–2014), and 1000 Heartbeats (2015–2016).[3]
Kay presented his own BBC Radio 1 show between 2004 and 2012, and presented his own show on Radio X between 2015 and 2017. Since the start of the 2018–19 season, he has been the main presenter for the live coverage of Formula E for English speaking territories/platforms around the world.
In 2020, Kay appeared on the twentieth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, finishing in third place, behind Jordan North and the eventual Queen of the Castle, Giovanna Fletcher.
In 2023, Kay was announced as the new mid morning host on BBC Radio 2 from May 2023, taking over the slot from Ken Bruce.