1959 Born in Surbiton, Surrey.
1970-77 Educated at St Benedict's, Ealing Abbey.
1978-80 Drama and English at Goldsmith's College, University of London.

After graduating Julian began working on the cabaret circuit in the early 80's, known as The Joan Collins Fan Club.

His TV break came in 1989 with an ITV quiz show called Trick or Treat. Then, following an appearance on Saturday Night Live, Channel 4 offered him his own show, 'Sticky Moments' (1990-91). Many other TV shows followed, including: Terry and Julian ('92 Ch4), All Rise ('96 BBC), Prickly Heat ('98-2001 Sky), Its Only TV But I Like It ('99-2002 BBC), Strictly Come Dancing ('04 BBC), Come And Have a Go ('05 BBC Lottery show), Have I Got News For You ('06 BBC), Who Do You Think You Are ('06 BBC), QI ('06 BBC), The Under Dog Show ('07 BBC), Monte Carlo or Bust ('10, ITV).

Julian is a regular panelist on Radio 4's Just a Minute and is also the voice of the narrator in 'The Little Princess' animated series. A three part celebration of the life of Douglas Byng called The Byng Ballads was broadcast on Radio 4 in November 2010.

Julian continues to tour the UK and Australia with his one man shows. In 2010 he completed a 140 date tour of 'Lord of the Mince.' In the autumn of 2012 he will embark on the latest: 'Position Vacant - Apply Within.'

Roles on stage include Leigh Bowery in Boy George's 'Taboo' (2004, West End and national tour) and the Emcee in Rufus Norris's Olivier Award winning production of Kander and Ebb's 'Cabaret' (2007 West End).

As a writer, Julian was a regular contributer to The New Statersman (2005-8).

He has had 4 books published;
'A Young Man's Passage' (Ebury '05)
'Murder Most Fab' (Ebury '07)
'Devil in Disguise' (Ebury '09).
His latest novel, 'Briefs Encountered' is also published by Ebury and will be available on March 29, 2012.