- He originally auditioned for the part of Rimmer in Red Dwarf (1988), but was cast as Holly instead.
- He is a stand-up comedian.
- He was considered for the role of Zazu in The Lion King (1994).
- Although most famous for his role in Red Dwarf (1988), which made him a cult figure, he admits that he has never been a science-fiction fan.
- Was 32 years old when he entered stand-up comedy.
- In 1984 he teamed up with Paul Merton to write a script for a TV program. It was never made but in his autobiography Merton said that working with him was invaluable experience.
- He is half Italian on his mother's side.
- His daughters are Lily Lovett and Kitty Lovett .
- Was born in Windsor but grew up in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.
- He voiced a line in a TV commercial for Sugar Puffs in the 1980s which starred Josephine Tewson as a teacher, with whom he later had a brief scene in an episode of Keeping Up Appearances.
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