Lenny Henry honoured on Broad Street Walk of Stars
Dudley comedian, writer and actor Lenny Henry is the latest celebrity to be honoured on the Broad Street Walk of Stars.
A crowd of 350 gathered at Jongleurs, Broad Street on Saturday to watch Lenny received his star from Birmingham Lord Mayor, Councillor Michael Wilkes. Following the presentation Lenny held a question and answer session with BRMB’s James Cook.
The coveted award will now be embedded in the city’s Walk of Stars alongside those received by other renowned celebrities. Recent stars have been presented to Julie Walters, Frank Skinner and Midland football heroes, including Tony ‘Bomber’ Brown and Ray Graydon.
Speaking at the presentation Lenny said: “This means more to me than winning awards, although the awards are very nice. I am really proud of this, my mum would have been loved this.
“In a year where I’ve won Outstanding Newcomer to Theatre, this isn’t just the cherry on the cake, this is the cake on top of another cake so I thank you for this and I really appreciate it”.
One of the country’s best loved comedians, Lenny was born in Dudley in 1958. His career started in 1975 after appearing on the talent show ‘New Faces’, which he repeatedly won. His career has spanned over three decades and most recently has seen him tour the country in the title role of Othello for which he has received widespread critical acclaim.
The event also helped raised £492 for The Anthony Walker Foundation through a raffle, with all prizes having been donated by local businesses.
