David Baddiel; Frank Skinner
1 of 2 portraits of David Baddiel
© Trevor Leighton / National Portrait Gallery, London
David Baddiel; Frank Skinner
by Trevor Leighton
bromide print, 1998
11 7/8 in. x 8 7/8 in. (302 mm x 227 mm)
Photographs Collection
NPG x87552
Sittersback to top
- David Baddiel (1964-), Comedian, novelist and broadcaster. Sitter in 2 portraits.
- Frank Skinner (Christopher Graham Collins) (1957-), Comedian. Sitter in 2 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Trevor Leighton (1957-), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 249 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- Comedians: From the 1940s to now (17 September 2011 - 8 January 2012)
Events of 1998back to top
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