Kirsty Young
Biography
Kirsty Young works in acting. Born November 23, 1968 in East Kilbride, Scotland, UK. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Hostess
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Presenter
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self
- Room 101 (1994) as Self
- Timeshift (2002) as Self - Narrator
- Style Challenge (1996)
- It's Only TV But I Like It (1999) as Self
- John Bishop: In Conversation with... (2016) as Self
- The Great Sport Relief Bake Off (2012) as Self - Contestant
- Fantasy World Cup (1998) as Self
- Crimewatch (1984) as Self - Host
- David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth (2026) as Self- Presenter
- Attenborough at 90 (2016) as Self
- The Queen's Platinum Jubilee (2022) as Presenter
- The Coronation Concert (2023) as Self- Co-presenter
- Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out (2024) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2 (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- A Tribute to Her Majesty the Queen (2022) as Narrator
- Elizabeth & Philip: Love and Duty (2017) as Self - Presenter
- The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II (2022) as Self - Presenter
- The Betty Driver Story (2011) as Self
- D-Day 80: Tribute to The Fallen (2024) as Self - Presenter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kirsty Young best known for?
Kirsty Young is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Persona (1966), Persona (1966), Have I Got a Bit More News for You, Would I Lie to You? (2007).
When and where was Kirsty Young born?
Kirsty Young was born on November 23, 1968 in East Kilbride, Scotland, UK.
How many credits does Kirsty Young have?
Kirsty Young has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2026.
What is Kirsty Young's background in cinema and television?
Kirsty Jackson Young is a Scottish television and radio presenter. She is best known as one of the original newsreaders of 5 News on Channel 5, particularly because of its unique presentation style for the time that featured newsreaders standing up, or sitting on a desk rather than behind it.
Kirsty Young by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self — aged about 38
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self — aged about 36
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self — aged about 21
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Hostess — aged about 21
- Timeshift (2002) as Self - Narrator — aged about 33
- Room 101 (1994) as Self — aged about 25
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