Background and Personal Life
The third of seven children, Strawbridge was born in Burma and raised and educated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, attending Ballyclare High School from 1971–76.
He was married to Brigit Strawbridge and the couple have two children, James and Charlotte, but the couple separated in 2010. Strawbridge is the owner of a large moustache, which he claims is "the best in showbiz".
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