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* NonIndicativeName: "Osman" is usually a Turkish name, but not only has Richard no recorded Turkish ancestry, a DNA test showed him to be of [[https://twitter.com/richardosman/status/954061149800198145 pretty much exclusively Western European descent]]. He has no idea how his family came by the name. (Though the most likely explanation is that it's a corruption of "Osmond".)
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* OldShame: In an article he wrote for The Guardian in October 2012 about his personal list of worst ever UK game shows, he put his own created Endemol format ''24 Hour Quiz'' into it, saying:
--> What I actually did was marry the mind-numbing tedium of a second-rate reality show, with the plodding boredom of a sub-standard pub quiz.
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He began his career behind the scenes producing television stalwarts such as ''Series/DealOrNoDeal'', ''Series/EightOutOfTenCats'', and ''Series/TenOClockLive'', but in 2009, his career took an unexpected swerve into fame, when he took on an on-screen role as co-presenter of ''Series/{{Pointless}}''. He didn't intend for this to happen, only taking a seat behind the computer to show BBC executives how the format would work before a more-experienced presenter could be cast. However, the executives liked the rapport Osman had with Creator/AlexanderArmstrong and suggested that Osman stay on for the series proper, which he did for 1,300 episodes across 30 series before stepping down in April 2022.
Since ''Pointless'', Osman's become a regular fixture in British pop culture, frequently making the rounds on the panel-show circuit both on television and radio -- including well-regarded appearances on ''Radio/JustAMinute'', ''Series/{{QI}}'', ''Series/WouldILieToYou'', and [[Recap/TaskmasterSeriesTwo the second series of]] ''Series/{{Taskmaster}}''. He also presents his own quiz show, ''Series/RichardOsmansHouseOfGames'', which airs daily on the BBC.
More recently, Osman has turned to writing, penning a series of mystery novels centred around a group of retirees who investigate murders in their golden years. The first novel, ''Literature/TheThursdayMurderClub'' was the subject of an intense bidding war between multiple publishers and became one of the fastest-selling novels in history. No less than Creator/StevenSpielberg lapped up the rights to produce a film adaptation. The novel's sequel, ''The Man Who Died Twice'' also became a bestseller.
Since ''Pointless'', Osman's become a regular fixture in British pop culture, frequently making the rounds on the panel-show circuit both on television and radio -- including well-regarded appearances on ''Radio/JustAMinute'', ''Series/{{QI}}'', ''Series/WouldILieToYou'', and [[Recap/TaskmasterSeriesTwo the second series of]] ''Series/{{Taskmaster}}''. He also presents his own quiz show, ''Series/RichardOsmansHouseOfGames'', which airs daily on the BBC.
More recently, Osman has turned to writing, penning a series of mystery novels centred around a group of retirees who investigate murders in their golden years. The first novel, ''Literature/TheThursdayMurderClub'' was the subject of an intense bidding war between multiple publishers and became one of the fastest-selling novels in history. No less than Creator/StevenSpielberg lapped up the rights to produce a film adaptation. The novel's sequel, ''The Man Who Died Twice'' also became a bestseller.
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He began his career working for Endemol UK, appearing behind the scenes producing television stalwarts such as ''Series/DealOrNoDeal'', ''Series/EightOutOfTenCats'', and ''Series/TenOClockLive'', but in as well as creating his own game show - the poorly-received ''24 Hour Quiz''.
In 2009, his career took an unexpected swerve into fame, when he took on an on-screen role as co-presenter of ''Series/{{Pointless}}''. He didn't intend for this to happen, only taking a seat behind the computer to show BBC executives how the format would work before a more-experienced presenter could be cast. However, the executives liked the rapport Osman had with Creator/AlexanderArmstrong and suggested that Osman stay on for the series proper, which he did for 1,300 episodes across 30 series before stepping down in April 2022.
Since ''Pointless'', Osman's become a regular fixture in British pop culture, frequently making the rounds on the panel-show circuit both on television and radio -- including well-regarded appearances on ''Radio/JustAMinute'', ''Series/{{QI}}'', ''Series/WouldILieToYou'', and [[Recap/TaskmasterSeriesTwo the second series of]] ''Series/{{Taskmaster}}''. He also presents his own quiz show, ''Series/RichardOsmansHouseOfGames'', which airsdaily weekdays on the BBC.
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More recently, Osman has turned to writing, penning a series of mystery novels centred around a group of retirees who investigate murders in their golden years. The first novel, ''Literature/TheThursdayMurderClub'' was the subject of an intense bidding war between multiple publishers and became one of the fastest-selling novels in history. No less than Creator/StevenSpielberg lapped up the rights to produce a film adaptation. The novel's sequel, ''The Man Who Died Twice'' also became abestseller.
bestseller. The success of his books is the reason for his departure from ''Pointless''.
In 2009, his career took an unexpected swerve into fame, when he took on an on-screen role as co-presenter of ''Series/{{Pointless}}''. He didn't intend for this to happen, only taking a seat behind the computer to show BBC executives how the format would work before a more-experienced presenter could be cast. However, the executives liked the rapport Osman had with Creator/AlexanderArmstrong and suggested that Osman stay on for the series proper, which he did for 1,300 episodes across 30 series before stepping down in April 2022.
Since ''Pointless'', Osman's become a regular fixture in British pop culture, frequently making the rounds on the panel-show circuit both on television and radio -- including well-regarded appearances on ''Radio/JustAMinute'', ''Series/{{QI}}'', ''Series/WouldILieToYou'', and [[Recap/TaskmasterSeriesTwo the second series of]] ''Series/{{Taskmaster}}''. He also presents his own quiz show, ''Series/RichardOsmansHouseOfGames'', which airs
More recently, Osman has turned to writing, penning a series of mystery novels centred around a group of retirees who investigate murders in their golden years. The first novel, ''Literature/TheThursdayMurderClub'' was the subject of an intense bidding war between multiple publishers and became one of the fastest-selling novels in history. No less than Creator/StevenSpielberg lapped up the rights to produce a film adaptation. The novel's sequel, ''The Man Who Died Twice'' also became a
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Richard Thomas Osman (born 28 November 1970) is a British television producer, presenter, comedian, and author best known for his role as the question giver on ''Series/{{Pointless}}''. He's also ''incredibly tall''.[[note]]He stands at 6 feet, 7 inches (2 metres) in height.[[/note]]
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Richard Thomas Osman (born 28 November 1970) is a British television producer, presenter, comedian, and author best known for his role as the question giver on ''Series/{{Pointless}}''. He's also ''incredibly tall''.[[note]]He stands tall'', standing at 6 feet, 7 inches (2 metres) in height.[[/note]]
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He began his career behind the scenes producing television stalwarts such as ''Series/DealOrNoDeal'', ''Series/EightOutOfTenCats'', and ''Series/TenOClockLive'', but in 2009, his career took an unexpected swerve into fame, when he took on an on-screen role as co-presenter of ''Series/{{Pointless}}''. He didn't intend for this to happen, only taking a seat behind the computer to show BBC executives how the format would work before a more-experienced presenter could be cast. However, the executives liked the rapport Osman had with Creator/AlexanderArmstrong and suggested that Osman stay on for the series proper, and has done so ever since.
Since then, Osman's become a regular fixture in British pop culture, frequently making the rounds on the panel-show circuit both on television and radio -- including well-regarded appearances on ''Radio/JustAMinute'', ''Series/{{QI}}'', ''Series/WouldILieToYou'', and [[Recap/TaskmasterSeriesTwo the second series of]] ''Series/{{Taskmaster}}''. He also presents his own quiz show, ''Series/RichardOsmansHouseOfGames'', which airs daily on the BBC.
Since then, Osman's become a regular fixture in British pop culture, frequently making the rounds on the panel-show circuit both on television and radio -- including well-regarded appearances on ''Radio/JustAMinute'', ''Series/{{QI}}'', ''Series/WouldILieToYou'', and [[Recap/TaskmasterSeriesTwo the second series of]] ''Series/{{Taskmaster}}''. He also presents his own quiz show, ''Series/RichardOsmansHouseOfGames'', which airs daily on the BBC.
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He began his career behind the scenes producing television stalwarts such as ''Series/DealOrNoDeal'', ''Series/EightOutOfTenCats'', and ''Series/TenOClockLive'', but in 2009, his career took an unexpected swerve into fame, when he took on an on-screen role as co-presenter of ''Series/{{Pointless}}''. He didn't intend for this to happen, only taking a seat behind the computer to show BBC executives how the format would work before a more-experienced presenter could be cast. However, the executives liked the rapport Osman had with Creator/AlexanderArmstrong and suggested that Osman stay on for the series proper, and has done so ever since.
which he did for 1,300 episodes across 30 series before stepping down in April 2022.
Sincethen, ''Pointless'', Osman's become a regular fixture in British pop culture, frequently making the rounds on the panel-show circuit both on television and radio -- including well-regarded appearances on ''Radio/JustAMinute'', ''Series/{{QI}}'', ''Series/WouldILieToYou'', and [[Recap/TaskmasterSeriesTwo the second series of]] ''Series/{{Taskmaster}}''. He also presents his own quiz show, ''Series/RichardOsmansHouseOfGames'', which airs daily on the BBC.
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His brother, Mat Osman, is the bassist of alt-rock band Music/{{Suede}}.
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Richard Thomas Osman (born 28 November 1970) is a British television producer, presenter, comedian, and author best known for his role as the question giver on ''Series/{{Pointless}}''. He's also ''incredibly tall''[[note]]he stands at 6 ft 7 inches (2 metres in height)[[/note]].
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Richard Thomas Osman (born 28 November 1970) is a British television producer, presenter, comedian, and author best known for his role as the question giver on ''Series/{{Pointless}}''. He's also ''incredibly tall''[[note]]he tall''.[[note]]He stands at 6 ft feet, 7 inches (2 metres metres) in height)[[/note]].
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Richard Osman is a British television producer, presenter, comedian, and author best known for his role as the question giver on ''Series/{{Pointless}}''. He's also ''incredibly tall''[[note]]he stands at 6 ft 7 inches (2 metres in height)[[/note]].
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Richard Thomas Osman (born 28 November 1970) is a British television producer, presenter, comedian, and author best known for his role as the question giver on ''Series/{{Pointless}}''. He's also ''incredibly tall''[[note]]he stands at 6 ft 7 inches (2 metres in height)[[/note]].
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Since then, Osman's become a regular fixture in British pop culture, frequently making the rounds on the panel-show circuit both on television and radio -- including well-regarded appearances on ''Radio/JustAMinute'', ''Series/{{QI}}'', ''Series/WouldILieToYou'', and ''Series/{{Taskmaster}}''. He also presents his own quiz show, ''Series/RichardOsmansHouseOfGames'', which airs daily on the BBC.
More recently, Osman as turned to writing, penning a series of mystery novels centred around a group of retirees who investigate murders in their golden years. The first novel, ''Literature/TheThursdayMurderClub'' was subject of an intense bidding war between multiple publishers and became one of the fastest-selling novels in history. No less than Creator/StevenSpielberg lapped up the rights to produce a film adaptation. The novel's sequel, ''The Man Who Died Twice'' also became a bestseller.
More recently, Osman as turned to writing, penning a series of mystery novels centred around a group of retirees who investigate murders in their golden years. The first novel, ''Literature/TheThursdayMurderClub'' was subject of an intense bidding war between multiple publishers and became one of the fastest-selling novels in history. No less than Creator/StevenSpielberg lapped up the rights to produce a film adaptation. The novel's sequel, ''The Man Who Died Twice'' also became a bestseller.
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Since then, Osman's become a regular fixture in British pop culture, frequently making the rounds on the panel-show circuit both on television and radio -- including well-regarded appearances on ''Radio/JustAMinute'', ''Series/{{QI}}'', ''Series/WouldILieToYou'', and [[Recap/TaskmasterSeriesTwo the second series of]] ''Series/{{Taskmaster}}''. He also presents his own quiz show, ''Series/RichardOsmansHouseOfGames'', which airs daily on the BBC.
More recently, Osmanas has turned to writing, penning a series of mystery novels centred around a group of retirees who investigate murders in their golden years. The first novel, ''Literature/TheThursdayMurderClub'' was the subject of an intense bidding war between multiple publishers and became one of the fastest-selling novels in history. No less than Creator/StevenSpielberg lapped up the rights to produce a film adaptation. The novel's sequel, ''The Man Who Died Twice'' also became a bestseller.
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Richard Osman is a British television producer, presenter, and author. He's also incredibly tall[[note]]he stands at 6 ft. 7 inches[=/=]2 metres in height[[/note]].
He began his career behind the scenes producing television stalwarts such as ''Series/DealOrNoDeal'', ''Series/EightOutOfTenCats'', and ''Series/TenOClockLive''.
His career took an unexpected swerve in 2009 when he took on an on-screen role as co-presenter of ''Series/{{Pointless}}''. He didn't intend for this to happen, only taking a seat behind the computer to show BBC executives how the format would work before a more-experienced presenter could be cast. However, the executives liked the rapport Osman had with Creator/AlexanderArmstrong and suggested that Osman stay on.
He began his career behind the scenes producing television stalwarts such as ''Series/DealOrNoDeal'', ''Series/EightOutOfTenCats'', and ''Series/TenOClockLive''.
His career took an unexpected swerve in 2009 when he took on an on-screen role as co-presenter of ''Series/{{Pointless}}''. He didn't intend for this to happen, only taking a seat behind the computer to show BBC executives how the format would work before a more-experienced presenter could be cast. However, the executives liked the rapport Osman had with Creator/AlexanderArmstrong and suggested that Osman stay on.
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Richard Osman is a British television producer, presenter, comedian, and author. author best known for his role as the question giver on ''Series/{{Pointless}}''. He's also incredibly tall[[note]]he ''incredibly tall''[[note]]he stands at 6 ft. ft 7 inches[=/=]2 inches (2 metres in height[[/note]].
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He began his career behind the scenes producing television stalwarts such as ''Series/DealOrNoDeal'', ''Series/EightOutOfTenCats'', and''Series/TenOClockLive''.
His''Series/TenOClockLive'', but in 2009, his career took an unexpected swerve in 2009 into fame, when he took on an on-screen role as co-presenter of ''Series/{{Pointless}}''. He didn't intend for this to happen, only taking a seat behind the computer to show BBC executives how the format would work before a more-experienced presenter could be cast. However, the executives liked the rapport Osman had with Creator/AlexanderArmstrong and suggested that Osman stay on.
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He began his career behind the scenes producing television stalwarts such as ''Series/DealOrNoDeal'', ''Series/EightOutOfTenCats'', and
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More recently, Osman as turned to writing, penning a series of mystery novels centred around a group of retirees who investigate murders in their golden years. The first novel, ''Literature/TheThursdayMurderClub'' was subject of an intense bidding war between multiple publishers and became one of the fastest-selling novels in history. No less than Creator/StevenSpielberg lapped up the rights to produce a film adaptation. The novel's sequel, ''The Man Who Died Twice'' also became a bestseller.
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More recently, Osman as turned to writing, penning a series of mystery novels centred around a group of retirees who investigate murders in their golden years. The first novel, ''Literature/TheThursdayMurderClub'' was subject of an intense bidding war between multiple publishers and became one of the fastest-selling novels in history. No less than Creator/StevenSpielberg lapped up the rights to produce a film adaptation. The novel's sequel, ''The Man Who Died Twice'' also became a bestseller.bestseller.
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More recently, Osman as turned to writing, penning a series of mystery novels centred around a group of retirees who investigate murders in their golden years. The first novel, ''Literature/TheThursdayMurderClub'' was subject of an intense bidding war between multiple publishers and became one of the fastest-selling novels in history. No less than Creator/StevenSpielberg lapped up the rights to produce a film adaptation. The novel's sequel, ''Literature/TheManWhoDiedTwice'' also became a bestseller.
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More recently, Osman as turned to writing, penning a series of mystery novels centred around a group of retirees who investigate murders in their golden years. The first novel, ''Literature/TheThursdayMurderClub'' was subject of an intense bidding war between multiple publishers and became one of the fastest-selling novels in history. No less than Creator/StevenSpielberg lapped up the rights to produce a film adaptation. The novel's sequel, ''Literature/TheManWhoDiedTwice'' ''The Man Who Died Twice'' also became a bestseller.
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Since then, Osman's become a regular fixture in British pop culture, frequently making the rounds on the panel-show circuit both on television and radio -- including well-regarded appearances on ''Radio/JustAMinute'', ''Series/{{QI}}'', ''Series/WouldILieToYou'', and ''Series/{{Taskmaster}}''. He also presents his own quiz show, ''Series/RichardOsmansHouseOfGames'', whhich which airs daily on the BBC.
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Richard Osman is a British television producer, presenter, and author. He's also incredibly tall[[note]]he stands at 6 ft. 7 inches[=/=]2 metres in height[[/note]].
He began his career behind the scenes producing television stalwarts such as ''Series/DealOrNoDeal'', ''Series/EightOutOfTenCats'', and ''Series/TenOClockLive''.
His career took an unexpected swerve in 2009 when he took on an on-screen role as co-presenter of ''Series/{{Pointless}}''. He didn't intend for this to happen, only taking a seat behind the computer to show BBC executives how the format would work before a more-experienced presenter could be cast. However, the executives liked the rapport Osman had with Creator/AlexanderArmstrong and suggested that Osman stay on.
Since then, Osman's become a regular fixture in British pop culture, frequently making the rounds on the panel-show circuit both on television and radio -- including well-regarded appearances on ''Radio/JustAMinute'', ''Series/{{QI}}'', ''Series/WouldILieToYou'', and ''Series/{{Taskmaster}}''. He also presents his own quiz show, ''Series/RichardOsmansHouseOfGames'', whhich airs daily on the BBC.
More recently, Osman as turned to writing, penning a series of mystery novels centred around a group of retirees who investigate murders in their golden years. The first novel, ''Literature/TheThursdayMurderClub'' was subject of an intense bidding war between multiple publishers and became one of the fastest-selling novels in history. No less than Creator/StevenSpielberg lapped up the rights to produce a film adaptation. The novel's sequel, ''Literature/TheManWhoDiedTwice'' also became a bestseller.
Richard Osman is a British television producer, presenter, and author. He's also incredibly tall[[note]]he stands at 6 ft. 7 inches[=/=]2 metres in height[[/note]].
He began his career behind the scenes producing television stalwarts such as ''Series/DealOrNoDeal'', ''Series/EightOutOfTenCats'', and ''Series/TenOClockLive''.
His career took an unexpected swerve in 2009 when he took on an on-screen role as co-presenter of ''Series/{{Pointless}}''. He didn't intend for this to happen, only taking a seat behind the computer to show BBC executives how the format would work before a more-experienced presenter could be cast. However, the executives liked the rapport Osman had with Creator/AlexanderArmstrong and suggested that Osman stay on.
Since then, Osman's become a regular fixture in British pop culture, frequently making the rounds on the panel-show circuit both on television and radio -- including well-regarded appearances on ''Radio/JustAMinute'', ''Series/{{QI}}'', ''Series/WouldILieToYou'', and ''Series/{{Taskmaster}}''. He also presents his own quiz show, ''Series/RichardOsmansHouseOfGames'', whhich airs daily on the BBC.
More recently, Osman as turned to writing, penning a series of mystery novels centred around a group of retirees who investigate murders in their golden years. The first novel, ''Literature/TheThursdayMurderClub'' was subject of an intense bidding war between multiple publishers and became one of the fastest-selling novels in history. No less than Creator/StevenSpielberg lapped up the rights to produce a film adaptation. The novel's sequel, ''Literature/TheManWhoDiedTwice'' also became a bestseller.
