Who is Steve Coogan and is he married?
BEST known for his role as Alan Partridge, Steve Coogan is a British actor, comedian, screenwriter and producer.
The actor has starred in over 50 films including much loved 2000s franchise Night at the Museum but who is Steve Coogan?
Who is Steve Coogan?
Steve Coogan is 56 years old and was born on October 14, 1965 to Irish parents.
He is set to play disgraced children's TV personality Jimmy Saville in upcoming true crime biopic The Reckoning.
He grew up in Middleton, Lancashire and attended the Manchester School of Theatre where he met his future collaborator John Thomson.
The comedian began his career in the 1980s on the satirical puppet show, Spitting Image.
From there he created the now iconic character of Alan Partridge, through which he hosted a spoof radio talk show in 1992.
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Alan Partridge became an alter ego for Steve, going on to front many radio and TV shows throughout his career.
He has performed stand-up routines throughout the years and starred in many films, including Night at the Museum as scene-stealing Octavius.
His roots have always been in comedy as he started his career performing as an impressionist.
As a child he would copy the sounds of car wheels screeching - so realistically that he mum thought they were from their car.
Steve cites his ability to imitate so well to having a great memory for voices and sounds.
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What is Steve Coogan's net worth?
Steve Coogan is reportedly worth up to $25 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
He's been nominated for two Oscar awards, a Golden Globe and has won BAFTAs for his acting and screenwriting.
During the Covid pandemic he made the headlines due to furloughing his personal staff.
Coogan was one of the richest people claiming British aid during the pandemic, The Sun exclusively reported.
He currently lives in Sussex, in a village which is also home to Oscar nominated screenwriter William Nicholson.
Who is Steve Coogan's wife?
Steve was married to British socialite Caroline Hickman in 2002 but the pair split after 18 months.
They divorced in 2005 after it emerged he had been caught with two lapdancers - due to the situation they were granted a quick divorce proceeding on the grounds that the marriage had broken down.
While Caroline and Steve never had children, Steve has a daughter called Clare from a previous four-year relationship with solicitor Anna Cole.
Coogan has also dated Courtney Love and has a host of other romantic partners that have landed him in the press.
He reportedly dated TV personality Melanie Sykes for much of 2019 but the pair went their separate ways.
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A source told the Sun at the time: “They were together properly for at least six months, after a period of wooing.
“So they were close, but it never got too serious.
“I think it was Mel who finally ended things, and there are no hard feelings on either side.”
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It is unknown is Steve Coogan is currently romantically involved with anyone else but he is unmarried.