who is tim key

Tim Key is an English poet, comedian, actor, and screenwriter born on September 2, 1976. He is well known for performing solo and as part of the comedy group Cowards, and for playing Alan Partridge's sidekick Simon in film and television. He won the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2009 for his poetry show "The Slutcracker" and has been nominated for other comedy and originality awards. Key studied Russian at the University of Sheffield and later joined the Cambridge Footlights despite not being a Cambridge student. His work spans stage, television, radio, and film. Besides comedy, he is recognized for his poetry and has written several books. He has appeared in numerous British TV comedies, contributed to shows like Taskmaster, and regularly features on BBC Radio 4. He has also taken part in shows such as "Great Celebrity Bake Off" for charity and continues to tour with his comedy and poetry performances. Key's career highlights include roles in "Alan Partridge," performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and writing/starring in BBC short films, earning BAFTA nominations. He remains an active figure in British comedy and poetry.