| First developed his impressionist skills as a child while performing impersonations of friends and celebrities for his family. |
| Founded Baby Cow Productions, a television production company that specializes in comedy talent, in 1999 with business partner Henry Normal. |
| Created his most famous character, Alan Partridge, in 1992. His other characters include Paul and Pauline Calf, Tommy Saxondale and Tony Ferrino. |
| Provided the voices for several puppets on the British comedy show Spitting Image, which satirizes public figures. |