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Hound campaigned for the [[Liberal Democrats (UK)|Liberal Democrats]] at the [[United Kingdom general election, 2010|2010 general election]]. He has subsequently declared his support for the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]]. In an episode of ''[[The Jonathan Ross Show]]'', which aired on 25 January 2014, Hound announced plans to run as a Member of the European Parliament for the party in the [[London (European Parliament constituency)|London constituency]].<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25900089 | title= Rufus Hound in Euro elections NHS bid | work=BBC News | date=26 January 2014 | accessdate=26 January 2014}}</ref> Hound was the fifth candidate on the [[National Health Action Party]] list, which came ninth, receiving 23,253 votes (1.06 per cent of the vote).<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/eu-regions/E15000007 | title= Vote 2014 Results: London | work=BBC News | date=25 May 2014 | accessdate=28 May 2014}}</ref> |
Hound campaigned for the [[Liberal Democrats (UK)|Liberal Democrats]] at the [[United Kingdom general election, 2010|2010 general election]]. He has subsequently declared his support for the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]]. In an episode of ''[[The Jonathan Ross Show]]'', which aired on 25 January 2014, Hound announced plans to run as a Member of the European Parliament for the party in the [[London (European Parliament constituency)|London constituency]].<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25900089 | title= Rufus Hound in Euro elections NHS bid | work=BBC News | date=26 January 2014 | accessdate=26 January 2014}}</ref> Hound was the fifth candidate on the [[National Health Action Party]] list, which came ninth, receiving 23,253 votes (1.06 per cent of the vote).<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/eu-regions/E15000007 | title= Vote 2014 Results: London | work=BBC News | date=25 May 2014 | accessdate=28 May 2014}}</ref> |
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In August 2015, Hound endorsed [[Jeremy Corbyn]]'s [[Jeremy Corbyn Labour Party leadership campaign, 2015|campaign]] in [[Labour Party (UK) leadership election, 2015|Labour Party leadership election]]. He [[Twitter|tweeted]:, "Understand your thinking, but Corbyn=alternative. The others =Tory policies inflicted with mea culpa eyes".<ref name="twitter">{{cite web |last=Hound|first=Rufus|url=https://twitter.com/RufusHound/status/633255155035729921|title=Proudly supporting Jeremy Corbyn in the Labour leadership contest|publisher=[[Twitter]]|date=17 August 2015|accessdate=15 July 2017}}</ref> In July 2016, he also supported Corbyn after mass resignations from his cabinet and a [[Labour Party (UK) leadership election, 2016|leadership challenge]]. He performed stand-up at "Keep Corbyn event" in Kentish Town<ref name="standard">{{cite news |last=Mann|first=Sebastian|url=http://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/jubilant-jeremy-corbyn-supporters-explode-with-joy-after-finding-out-leader-will-automatically-make-a3294406.html|title=Jubilant Jeremy Corbyn supporters explode with joy after finding out leader will automatically make ballot|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[London Evening Standard]]''|date=12 July 2016|accessdate=15 July 2017}}</ref> [[Twitter|tweeted]], "About to go on. #istillbelieve #jc4pm".<ref name="twitter">{{cite web |last=Hound|first=Rufus|url=https://twitter.com/RufusHound/status/752971823562756096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw|title=About to go on. #istillbelieve #jc4pm|publisher=[[Twitter]]|date=12 July 2016|accessdate=15 July 2017}}</ref> |
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In May 2017, Hound wrote a series of Tweets concerning the [[2017 Manchester Arena bombing]] in which he implied the attack was a [[false flag]] attack, designed to help the Conservative Party in the upcoming general election, likening it to the German [[Reichstag fire]] of 1933.<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/rufus-hound-twitter-manchester-attack-explosion-bomb-conspiracy-theory-a7755611.html | title= Manchester attack: Rufus Hound backtracks on 'tin foil hat' conspiracy theory tweet}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Hinsliff|first1=Gaby|title=Manchester conspiracy theories reflect the price we pay for social media|url=https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/may/26/manchester-attack-theresa-may-conspiracy-theory-rufus-hound-social-media|accessdate=26 May 2017|work=The Guardian|date=26 May 2017}}</ref> |
In May 2017, Hound wrote a series of Tweets concerning the [[2017 Manchester Arena bombing]] in which he implied the attack was a [[false flag]] attack, designed to help the Conservative Party in the upcoming general election, likening it to the German [[Reichstag fire]] of 1933.<ref>{{cite news | url= http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/rufus-hound-twitter-manchester-attack-explosion-bomb-conspiracy-theory-a7755611.html | title= Manchester attack: Rufus Hound backtracks on 'tin foil hat' conspiracy theory tweet}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Hinsliff|first1=Gaby|title=Manchester conspiracy theories reflect the price we pay for social media|url=https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/may/26/manchester-attack-theresa-may-conspiracy-theory-rufus-hound-social-media|accessdate=26 May 2017|work=The Guardian|date=26 May 2017}}</ref> |
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| Born | Robert James Blair Simpson 6 March 1979 |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, Actor, Television presenter |
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Rufus Hound (born Robert James Blair Simpson[1][2][3] on 6 March 1979)[4] is an English comedian, actor and presenter.[5]
Early life
Hound was educated at
PR agency but started performing comedy in the evenings. In 2000 he left PR and began working full time as a stand-up comedian. While working at the Edinburgh Festival he adopted the stage name 'Rufus Hound' for the first time.[3][6]
Television and radio
Hound hosted Destination Three, the coverage of the
Nevermind the Buzzcocks and Celebrity Juice, where he was a regular panellist. He narrated the 2009 series Rocket Science and has appeared on The Apprentice: You're Fired! and Richard & Judy. He also presented Outtake TV on BBC1, replacing Anne Robinson
.
In early 2008, Hound appeared twice on
Strictly Come Dancing
Christmas special.
Hound hosted the year 2000 edition of Mad Mad World.
Since 2012, he has presented a programme on
Hound plays a fictionalised version of himself in the CBBC TV Series ninth series of Doctor Who, titled "The Woman Who Lived", and appeared in the Channel 4 drama series Cucumber as an eccentric character called Rupert.
Hound contributed his voice to the track 'Tazer Beam' by The Skints from their album FM, released in March 2015.
In 2016 Hound played the part of Duncan in the sixth series of the
Film and theatre
Hound made his acting debut in the Direct-to-DVD film Big Fat Gypsy Gangster which was directed by Ricky Grover. He also stars in the 2012 film The Wedding Video.
From October 2012 through February 2013, Hound played the lead role of Francis Henshall in the National Theatre's second touring production of One Man, Two Guvnors. Following the end of the tour, he took over the role in the West End production from 4 February 2013.
In 2014, Hound played the role of Freddie in the West End production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels after out-of-town tryouts in Manchester and Aylesbury.
In early 2016 he played the role of Sancho Panza in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Don Quixote, adapted by James Fenton.
In late 2016, he played Toad in the world premiere of the new musical, The Wind In The Willows in Plymouth, Salford and Southampton. In June 2017 he will reprise the role for a West End transfer at the London Palladium, after playing Dr Prentice in What The Butler Saw by Joe Orton at the Curve Theatre, Leicester and Theatre Royal Bath in March 2017.
Politics
Hound campaigned for the
2010 general election. He has subsequently declared his support for the Labour Party. In an episode of The Jonathan Ross Show, which aired on 25 January 2014, Hound announced plans to run as a Member of the European Parliament for the party in the London constituency.[10] Hound was the fifth candidate on the National Health Action Party list, which came ninth, receiving 23,253 votes (1.06 per cent of the vote).[11]
In August 2015, Hound endorsed
leadership challenge. He performed stand-up at "Keep Corbyn event" in Kentish Town[13] tweeted, "About to go on. #istillbelieve #jc4pm".[12]
In May 2017, Hound wrote a series of Tweets concerning the
2017 Manchester Arena bombing in which he implied the attack was a false flag attack, designed to help the Conservative Party in the upcoming general election, likening it to the German Reichstag fire of 1933.[14][15]
Personal life
In April 2007, Hound was married at the
Stand-up DVDs
- Being Rude (7 November 2011)
References
- ^ "Marriage License, County of Clark, Nevada". Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
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- ^ a b c Mesure, Susie. "Rufus Hound: One man, two monikers". No. 10th feb 2013. The Independent. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
- ^ Tomas Jivanda (10 February 2013). "Rufus Hound: One man, two monikers". The Independent. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Rufus Hound". Dave (TV channel). dave.uktv.co.uk. 21 September 2008. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ^ Mills, Steve. "Interview: Comedian and actor Rufus Hound talks about new play in Leicester". Harborough Mail. Johnston Publishing. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
- ^ Steve Bennett (15 May 2010). "Bright Club at the 2010 Brighton Fringe". Chortle. Retrieved 9 December 2010.
- ^ "Hounded - CBBC Sitcom - British Comedy Guide". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
- ^ https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/2213/trollied_series_6/
- ^ "Rufus Hound in Euro elections NHS bid". BBC News. 26 January 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "Vote 2014 Results: London". BBC News. 25 May 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
- ^ a b Hound, Rufus (17 August 2015). "Proudly supporting Jeremy Corbyn in the Labour leadership contest". Twitter. Retrieved 15 July 2017. Cite error: The named reference "twitter" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
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- ^ "Manchester attack: Rufus Hound backtracks on 'tin foil hat' conspiracy theory tweet".
- ^ Hinsliff, Gaby (26 May 2017). "Manchester conspiracy theories reflect the price we pay for social media". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
External links
- Rufus Hound at IMDb
- Rufus Hound on X
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