Graham Norton born 4 April 1963Graham Norton, born Graham William Walker in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland, is an Irish television presenter, comedian and occasional actor.
He achieved fame as a broadcaster on Britain's Channel 4 and also through his role as Father Noel Furlong in the critically acclaimed Irish television series Father Ted. Though he only appeared in three episodes, Norton's performance as Father Noel proved extremely popular with viewers. Norton is openly gay, and is one of the UK's most famous gay personalities. He has since moved from Channel 4 and done much work for the BBC, with various shows for BBC One and BBC Two, and work on BBC Radio 2. He is also the co-owner of SO Television: the company which produces his various shows.
In 2009 Graham Norton took over presenting the main BBC Eurovision Song Contest broadcast from long-term presenter Terry Wogan.
In January 2009 he made his stage debut in a West End revival of La Cage Aux Folles at the Playhouse Theatre.