Keith Philip George Allen, born June 2, 1953, in Llanelli, Wales, is a Welsh
actor, comedian, musician, author, and television presenter. After attending
school in Essex and serving time in a juvenile detention facility during his
youth, he began his career in the 1970s as a stand-up comedian, opening for rock
bands including The Clash. His musical activities include performing with the
1970s London punk band The Atoms and later co-founding Fat Les, for whom he
wrote the lyrics to the single "Vindaloo". He also produced the music video for
Blur's single "Country House" in 1995. T...