Does Eddie Izzard have a wife? The actor’s relationships explored

Does Eddie Izzard have a wife? The actor’s relationships explored

Eddie Izzard is a British activist, stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. She became prominent for her roles in various projects such as My Super Ex-Girlfriend, Ocean’s Thirteen, and Mystery Men. Her popularity in the entertainment industry has kindled widespread attention among fans on whether she is married or in a relationship. Does Eddie Izzard have a wife?

Does Eddie Izzard have a wife?
Suzy attending The Olivier Awards 2023 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. Photo: Stuart C. Wilson (modified by author)
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EddieIzzard began her acting career in 1994 when she landed a role as Rich in a TV movie, Open Fire. She has since appeared in numerous movies and TV shows and has over 73 acting credits under her name. Is Eddie Izzard married? Take a look at her relationship history.

Profile summary

Full name

Edward John Izzard/Suzy Eddie Izzard

Gender

Trans

Date of birth

7 February 1962

Age

61 years old (as of 2024)

Zodiac sign

Aquarius

Place of birth

Aden, Yemen

Current residence

Victoria, London

Nationality

British

Ethnicity

White

Religion

Atheist

Sexuality

Lesbian

Height in feet

5’7”

Height in centimetres

170

Weight in pounds

176

Weight in kilograms

80

Hair colour

Brown

Eye colour

Blue

Father

Harold John Michael

Mother

Dorothy Ella

Siblings

1

Relationship status

Single

High school

Bede's Senior School

College

Eastbourne College, University of Sheffield

Profession

Comedian, actor, writer, producer

Net worth

$20 million

Instagram

@eddieizzard

Facebook

@Eddie Izzard

Twitter

@Eddie Izzard

YouTube

Eddie Izzard

TikTok

@eddieizzard

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Who is Eddie Izzard?

The British comedian was born in Aden Colony in Yemen to the late Harold John Michael and Dorothy Ella Izzard. She was born on 7 February 1962 and is 61 years old as of 2024. She has one sibling, a brother, Mark Izzard.

Her father was an accountant at British Petroleum in Aden, while her mother was a nurse and midwife. Eddie's family has lived in places like Bangor, Northern Ireland, and Skewen. Unfortunately, her mother died of cancer in 1968 when the actor was 6.

She attended St John’s School, a private school in Newton. Eddie later joined St Bede’s Prep School and Bede's Senior School before moving to Eastbourne College in Eastbourne. She also studied drama at the University of Sheffield.

Who has Eddie Izzard dated?
Izzard during an interview with host Seth Meyers Photo: Lloyd Bishop
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She made her acting debut in 1994 when she appeared as Rich in the TV movie Open Fire. The British native has also made attempts to join politics. She contested for the Sheffield Central party nomination in the 2022 parliamentary election. She also briefly joined the National Executive Committee as Christine Shawcroft’s replacement in 2018.

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Does Eddie Izzard have a wife?

Is Eddie Izzard married to Sarah Townsend? No, the comedian has never been married. However, she was previously in a long-term relationship with Sarah Louise Townsend/McGuinness. Her ex-girlfriend is an Irish singer, producer, and director.

The two met at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1989 through a mutual friend. Sarah was rumoured to be Eddie Izzard's wife from 1999 until their separation in 2002. They remained good friends even after their separation. The two had a company called Ella Communications.

Who has Eddie Izzard dated?

Other than Sarah Louise, the entertainer has also dated Susie Church. Susie lived in Ludow and died in 2016, leaving behind two children, Gilly and Alex.

The British writer was rumoured to have been romantically involved with her PR, Karon Makill, who later made a statement denying the rumours.

Though the actor has admitted she would like to date, she says her situation is complicated as she struggles to make an impression on the women she fancies.

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Does Eddie Izzard have a child?

Does Eddie Izzard have a child?
Eddie attends the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations with Eddie Izzard on Broadway at the Robin Williams Center in New York City. Photo: Arturo Holmes
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The popular actor has no children. Therefore, no one bears the name of Eddie Izzard's son. However, in 2018, she expressed her desire to have kids.

I'm a far greater believer in a strong relationship and would love to have kids one day, but I am trying to work out how to do that.

When did Eddie Izzard come out as transgender?

The Ocean’s Thirteen star came out as transgender in 1985 before she began her acting career. In 2020, she described herself as a gender-fluid trans woman. She publicly disclosed she would be using the pronouns she/her. Additionally, she introduced her other name, Suzy Eddie.

FAQs

  1. Who is Eddie Izzard? She is a stand-up comedian, activist, actor, writer, and producer known for her role in Mystery Men.
  2. How old is Eddie Izzard? She is 61 years old as of 2024, having been born on 7 February 1962.
  3. What is Eddie Izzard’s nationality? She is a British national.
  4. Who are Eddie Izzard’s parents? Her parents are Harold John Michael and Dorothy Ella.
  5. Is Eddie Izzard still married? The renowned actor has never been married and does not have a wife.
  6. Who has Eddie Izzard dated? She has previously dated Irish singer Sarah Louise and Susie Church.

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Does Eddie Izzard have a wife? The British actor is not married and has never been married before. As of 2024, the star is reportedly single. However, she has previously been involved with a few women, including Sarah Townsend and Susie Church.

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