Born in London, Jack Whitehall, 34, began his career at the 2007 Edinburgh festival fringe. On television, he appeared in Fresh Meat and wrote and starred in Bad Education. He was named King of Comedy at the 2012, 2013 and 2014 British comedy awards. Travels With my Father, his Netflix show, ran for five seasons, and his recent films include Clifford the Big Red Dog and Jungle Cruise. He appears in travel show Live Italian on Prime Video. He lives in London with the model Roxy Horner.
What is your greatest fear?
Turning into my father.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
I’m rabidly indiscreet. If you tell me an embarrassing story, it will probably end up in one of my scripts or standup routines.
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
I dislike dawdlers. When I walk, I do so with purpose. I have no time for people shuffling along.
What was your most embarrassing moment?
I was bumped as a guest on The Justin Lee Collins show for Bianca from EastEnders.
What is your most treasured possession?
I have a signed photograph in my lavatory from the Chuckle Brothers which says: From me to you love Barry and Paul.
What would your superpower be?
I’d like to be able to talk to animals.
What is your guiltiest pleasure?
I was pretty scared at how much I loved the Abba Voyage experience.
What do you most dislike about your appearance?
I think I might have quite a punchable face, and a body that looks like it’s been drawn by a child.
If you could bring something extinct back to life, what would you choose?
One Direction.
Who would play you in the film of your life?
Christopher Biggins.
What scares you about getting older?
Gradually alienating all of my friendship circle.
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Which book are you ashamed not to have read?
The Bible. I’m going to wait for them to make it into a Netflix series.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
I was hellbent on being a Thunderbird. I was devastated when my parents finally told me it was a fictional organisation. Ruined my 18th.
What is the worst thing anyone’s said to you?
“You look like a fat Jack Whitehall.”
What do you owe your parents?
Everything and nothing.
What is the worst job you’ve done?
It’s also one of the best jobs I’ve done, but two hours in, when everyone’s pissed and ignoring you, hosting the Brit awards can be a tough gig.
If you could edit your past, what would you change?
All of my hairstyles from the age of 16 to 25.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Tricking my dad into doing naked yoga.
What keeps you awake at night?
Mainly my devil dog.
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
Don’t make jokes at the expense of Little Mix. They have an ardent fanbase.
What happens when we die?
I want to come back as a ghost and torment my enemies.
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