Standup:
Since turning
to comedy in 1999, Eddy has well and truly established himself
on the live circuit. He is one of the most regular comedians on the
Jongleurs roster and works regularly for Off The Kerb, The Comedy Club,
The
Comedy Company, Mirth Control and Christian Knowles Productions.
Eddy is also
a regular comedy contributor on TV for Sky One programmes such
as: Celebrity Mingers and Britains Toughest etc.
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Presenting:
In 1998 Eddy
wrote, filmed and presented Teargas & Tantrums for Carlton
Video. This controversial exposé of life among the travelling English
football supporters reached number 3 in the national retail chart.
Eddy has also
featured as a presenter on the Bravo TV show The Basement,
covering topics as varied as the British Lawn Mower Grand Prix to a live
Hair Transplant.
Acting:
Eddy has appeared
on television in many different guises from Hari Krishna
in both Smith & Jones and Heartburn Hotel, to hard-nosed Villain in
Eastenders, where he turned over Frank Butchers car lot!
He has also
appeared in Absolutely Fabulous, The Thin Blue Line and Hale &
Pace. Other credits include: The Bill, Silent Witness, Casualty and Between
The Lines and the HBO movie The Infiltrator where he played a leading
gang
member.
Adverts:
Eddy has featured
in television advertising for Snickers, Bicardi Breezer
and Dime Bar, as well as narrating the TV advertising promoting the video
Teargas & Tantrums for Carlton TV.
He has also
appeared as a guest 'expert' on both Kilroy and Wednesday Night
Live discussing the topic of football fan culture.
Radio:
Eddy's radio
credits are numerous. As a presenter he Co-- hosted the show
The Brimson Brothers for London's Liberty Radio and is often requested
to
guest on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Regional, GLR and Talk Sport Radio.
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Writing:
A prolific
writer, Eddy has penned 7 best selling sports books with sales
topping 200,000. This has led to a cult following among football fans
throughout the world.
His publications included:
"God
Save The Team"
An England fans diary of Euro 2000.
"Teargas
& Ticket Touts"
An England fans diary of France '98.
"Hooligan"
Eddy's highly acclaimed hard-hitting debut novel.
Books Co-written include:
"Everywhere
We Go"
A controversial expose of British football fan culture.
'Probably the best book ever written on football violence' . Daily mail
"England
My England"
Life among the followers of the England international team.
'quite simply brilliant' . Sky Sports Magazine
"Derby
Days"
A look at the games all football supporters love to hate.
'At times fascinating, darkly humorous and horrific: not one for the faint
hearted.' . FourFourTwo Magazine
"Capital
Punishment"
A focus on the football supporters of London.
'horribly readable' . Time Out
Eddy has had numerous articles published and also worked as a scriptwriter
on the E4 animation Celebrity High.
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Hypnotherapy:
In May 2001
Eddy gained a Diploma in Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy from the
Professional Hypnotherapy Centre, specialising in the areas of stress
management, habit and addiction therapy, phobias, sports enhancement and
hypno-analysis through regression.
Board Games:
In 1990 Eddy
co-invented the board game Initial Subject for Waddingtons, an
educational game that went on to win the 'What Toy' Game of the Year
award1991.
Other Stuff:
Eddy has also
enjoyed success as a musician, chalking up 2 top 10 indie
chart hits as bass guitar player for indie band The Morgans.
He is a committed
believer in animal rights and briefly held the post of
press officer for the national anti-hunting campaign.
Some Pictures of Eddy: Click on a picture to view the larger image
