Was a backing singer for 1980's British pop group Dawn Chorus and the Blue Tits.
Got her big break with British game show Countdown after her mother spotted a newspaper ad asking for a woman with good mathematical skills, and submitted an application for her.
Patron of the Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA), as her older brother was born with a cleft lip and palate.
Active supporter for the RAF Wings Appeal Charity, taking part in many of their charity events.
Received a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in June 2000, for services to broadcasting in the Birthday Honours List..
First celebrity to win the UK Female Rear of the Year award twice.
Carol Vorderman
December 24, 1960 (age 64)
Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK
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Was a backing singer for 1980's British pop group Dawn Chorus and the Blue Tits.
Got her big break with British game show Countdown after her mother spotted a newspaper ad asking for a woman with good mathematical skills, and submitted an application for her.
Patron of the Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA), as her older brother was born with a cleft lip and palate.
Active supporter for the RAF Wings Appeal Charity, taking part in many of their charity events.
Received a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in June 2000, for services to broadcasting in the Birthday Honours List..
First celebrity to win the UK Female Rear of the Year award twice.