John Bishop is an English actor and comedian known for his charity works, helping raise $5.4 million for Sport Relief in 2012. As an actor and comedian, Bishop is noted for his appearance in the film Route Irish, as well as on TV shows like Skins, John Bishop’s Only Joking, and John Bishop’s Britain. He has an estimated net worth of $15 million in 2015.
After performing his first stand-up comedy in October 2000, Bishop began taking part in major act competitions and made it to the finals of So You Think You’re Funny, the BBC New Comedy Awards, the City Life North West Comedian of The Year Award, and the Daily Telegraph Open Mic Awards. He won the City Life North West Comedian of The Year Award.
John Joseph Bishop was born on November 30, 1966 in Liverpool, England. He is an alumnus of Brookvale High School. He is currently married to Melanie Bishop, and has three sons named Luke, Joe, and Daniel.
Earnings & Financial Data
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Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
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2013 |
Asset |
The market value of Bishop’s mansion in rural Cheshire. |
$3,400,000 |