Simon Brodkin (aka Lee Nelson)

Simon Benjamin Brodkin is a British comedian born 29 September 1977 in Hampstead Garden Suburb, London. He trained as a doctor at Manchester University, graduating in 2001, and practised medicine until 2007 when he transitioned to full-time comedy. His best-known character is Lee Nelson, a South London council estate character. He also performs other characters including Jason Bent, a Premiership footballer, and Dr Bob. Brodkin has created and starred in television shows including Lee Nelson's Well Good Show (BBC Three, 2010-2011) and Lee Nelson's Well Funny People (BBC Three, 2013).