Born in Blackburn, Steve Pemberton graduated from Bretton Hall Drama College with a BA(hons) in Theatre Arts. As well as being a quarter of the award-winning comedy team The League of Gentlemen, his previous work has centred mainly around fringe theatre, being a founder member of 606 Theatre, and he has produced, performed in and directed stage productions. Steve has written for Variety International and has been the assistant editor of the International Film Guide since 1990.