Billy Connolly Biography

Billy Connolly, Scotland's most renowned comedian, had years of success in the United Kingdom before breaking into the American market and settling into a career as an excellent character actor. While pursuing a career as a folk singer, Connolly discovered his love for humor and even earned a British number one song just as his comedy career was taking off. Connolly began his stand-up comedy career in Scotland and northern England, focusing on comedy but occasionally included folk tunes in his performance. Connolly's debut album, Live, was published in 1972. Cop Yer Whack for This, his follow-up album from 1974, was his biggest success ever, earning gold in the United Kingdom. Connolly's appearances on American television increased in the late 1980s, which helped him win a role on the sitcom Head of the Class in 1990, replacing Howard Hesseman. He hosted the critically praised series World Tour of Scotland in 1994. It was such a hit that Connolly went on to host two more BBC series about exploration. Connolly starred in the historical plays Deacon Brodie (1996) and Her Majesty Mrs. Brown (1997), both of which received critical praise internationally.

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