Craig Ferguson

**Craig Ferguson**, born on 17 May 1962, is a multi-talented Scottish-American personality known for his myriad contributions to the world of entertainment. He started his career in the UK, playing the role of Nigel Wick on the famed ABC sitcom, **The Drew Carey Show**. His endeavors span various forms as actor, comedian, writer, and television host, most notably hosting the CBS late-night talk show **The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson** (2005–2014). \n\nOn leaving The Late Late Show in 2014, Ferguson explored different project avenues such as hosting the syndicated game show **Celebrity Name Game** (2014–2017) and **Join or Die with Craig Ferguson** (2016) on History channel. He has won numerous awards, amongst which a Peabody Award for his insightful interview with South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu stands out. As a writer, he has penned three books, one of them being a memoir titled **American on Purpose** describing his journey of becoming an American citizen. In the world of film, his voices for characters in animated films namely **How to Train Your Dragon** series, **Winnie the Pooh**, and **Brave** have received acclaim.