Happy birthday! Matt Lucas turns 51 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on March 6, 2025

The iconic and legendary comedian turns 51 on Thursday, Mar. 6, 2025.

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‘Little Britain’ creator Matt Lucas is celebrating his 51st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed comedians of his generation.

Popular comedian-screenwriter-singer-actor Matt Lucas (Alice in Wonderland, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 51st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lucas, a cultural icon

Born Matthew Richard Lucas in London on March 6, 1974, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Lucas' not just a great comedian, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Matt hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Matt Lucas as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 51.

Happy Birthday, Matt, you're the best!