Craig Ferguson

Craig Ferguson is a multi-talented entertainer with a career in comedy, acting, writing, and television hosting. His career took a significant turn when he assumed the hosting duties for the CBS late-night talk show "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" from 2005 to 2014, a role that solidified his status in the entertainment industry. Ferguson's interview skills were recognized when he won a Peabody Award in 2009 for his thoughtful conversation with South African archbishop Desmond Tutu. After leaving "The Late Late Show", Ferguson continued his work in television, hosting the syndicated game show "Celebrity Name Game" from 2014 to 2017, winning two Daytime Emmy Awards for his work.

Beyond his work in television, Ferguson has also made significant contributions to literature, with three books under his belt: "Between the Bridge and the River," "American on Purpose," and "Riding the Elephant: A Memoir of Altercations, Humiliations, Hallucinations & Observations." His talent for storytelling extends to film, contributing to movies such as the "How to Train Your Dragon" series, "Winnie the Pooh," and "Brave." Ferguson's diverse portfolio of work, spanning multiple mediums and genres, showcases his ability to engage audiences in a variety of settings.

Ferguson's early days in the entertainment industry were spent as a drummer for punk bands in Glasgow, where he created a character named "Bing Hitler" as a parody of patriotic folk singers in Scotland. This initial experience in entertainment laid a strong foundation for his subsequent work on television and in theater, including productions like "The Rocky Horror Show" and "The Odd Couple." His breakthrough in the US came with his role as Mr. Wick on "The Drew Carey Show" from 1996 to 2003. Today, Ferguson continues to entertain audiences, touring the US and Canada with his comedy show, and is also a respected figure in the industry, having been awarded the Peter Ustinov Comedy Award by the Banff World Media Festival in 2013.