Fanny the wonder dog biography

21 October 2022, 16:37

Julian Clary emerged as one of the UK's biggest stand-up comedians in the 1980s.

He was one of the relatively few mainstream TV stars in the 1980s who was openly gay.

He has referred to himself as a "renowned homosexual" and is known for his flamboyant costumes and makeup onstage.

Part of his act often includes interactions with his audience, such as looking in their bags, commenting on their clothing and flirting with men in the audience.

Julian began his career under the name Leo Hurll, a fake keyboardist for pop band Thinkman.

He went into the alternative comedy scene in the early 1980s, first under the alias Gillian Pieface, and later as 'The Joan Collins Fan Club'.

His pet dog Fanny the Wonder Dog, a whippet mongrel, also featured in his performances.

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