Sir Lenny Henry is a beloved comedian, actor, presenter and writer - but who is his famous girlfriend ? The 67-year-old first gained success as a stand-up comedian and impressionist in the late 1970s and early 1980s, leading him to become the most prominent black British comedian at that time. In 1985, Lenny co-founded the charity Comic Relief with comedy screenwriter Richard Curtis. He has appeared in numerous other TV programmes, including starring in sitcom Chef! and hosting the talent show