Overview
Lee Mack (born Lee Gordon McKillop, 4 August 1968) is an English stand-up comedian, actor and television presenter. He is best known for creating and starring in the long-running BBC sitcom Not Going Out (2006–present) and for his regular role as a team captain on the panel show Would I Lie to You?. His career spans live stand-up, scripted television comedy, panel shows and occasional radio work.
Early life and education
Mack was born in Blackburn, in Lancashire, England. His family later moved and he spent parts of his youth in Southport. These northern roots and experiences of regional life are often reflected in his observational material. He adopted the stage name Lee Mack for his professional work.
Stand-up career and comedic style
Mack established himself on the UK stand-up circuit, performing in clubs, festivals and televised comedy showcases. He is noted for a rapid-fire delivery, a facility for one-liners and puns, and a conversational stage manner that mixes anecdote with sharp callbacks. His material typically draws on everyday life, relationships and quick-witted responses to audiences and other performers.
Television work and Not Going Out
Television brought Mack wider recognition. He created and stars in Not Going Out, a traditional multi-camera sitcom built around punchy dialogue and domestic situations. The show has run for many series and helped establish Mack as a leading figure in mainstream British comedy. In addition to his sitcom work, he has appeared on and presented a variety of light-entertainment and panel formats, bringing his stand-up timing to unscripted television.
Panel shows and presenting
Mack is widely familiar to audiences as a team captain on Would I Lie to You?, where his storytelling and quick retorts are a feature. He has also presented and appeared on other entertainment programmes, including roles on shows such as They Think It's All Over and Duck Quacks Don't Echo, contributing as a host and regular guest in formats that combine comedy with light competition.
Other projects and media
Beyond television and stand-up, Mack's work has included writing for stage and screen, radio contributions and participation in charity and celebrity specials. His public profile means he regularly appears in interviews and entertainment features; general listings and credits can be consulted on broadcaster and press pages (media profiles, television credits).
Personal life
Mack married Tara McKillop in 2005 and they have three children. He has spoken publicly about having attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and how it affects his work and daily routines; accounts of this aspect of his life can be found in personal interviews and health discussions (ADHD discussion).
Selected facts
- Birth name: Lee Gordon McKillop.
- Born: 4 August 1968.
- Best known for: Not Going Out and Would I Lie to You?.
- Work spans: stand-up, scripted sitcom, panel shows and presenting.
For regional context and further reading about his background see links to Lancashire, England and local histories of Blackburn and Southport. For programme guides and episode listings consult broadcaster pages and accredited press profiles (panel show, sitcom page).