| Graham Linehan | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Linehan in 2013 | |
| Birth name | Graham George Linehan |
| Born | May 1968 (age 56) Dublin, Ireland |
| Medium | Television |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Catholic University School |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Genres | Observational comedy, surreal humour |
| Spouse |
Helen Serafinowicz
(m. 2004; div. 2020) |
| Children | 2 |
| Notable works and roles | Father Ted, Black Books, The IT Crowd |
Graham George Linehan (/ˈlɪnəhæn/; born May 1968)[1][2] is an Irish comedy writer and anti-transgender activist. He created or co-created the sitcoms Father Ted (1995–1998), Black Books (2000–2004), and The IT Crowd (2006–2013), and he has written for shows including Count Arthur Strong, Brass Eye and The Fast Show. Early in his career, he partnered with fellow writer, Arthur Mathews. Linehan has won five BAFTA awards, including Best Writer, Comedy, for The IT Crowd in 2014.
After an episode of The IT Crowd was criticised as transphobic, Linehan became involved in anti-transgender activism. He argues that transgender activism endangers women, and he has likened the use of puberty blockers to Nazi eugenics. Linehan says his views have lost him work and ended his marriage.
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