Richard Curtis worked with an entertainer.
Sir Lenworth George Henry , CBE ( born 29 August 1958 ) , known as Lenny Henry , is a British stand-up comedian , actor , singer , writer , and television presenter , known for co-founding charity Comic Relief , and presenting various television programmes , including the comedy Chef ! Richard Curtis . One of Britain 's most successful comedy screenwriters , he is known primarily for romantic comedy films such as Four Weddings and a Funeral , Bridget Jones 's Diary , Notting Hill , and Love Actually , as well as the hit sitcoms Blackadder , Mr. Bean and The Vicar of Dibley . He is also the co-founder of the British charity Comic Relief along with Sir Lenny Henry .