Sir Miles Axlerod is a former oil baron who has sold off his fortune, converted himself into an electric vehicle and has devoted his life to finding the renewable, clean-burning energy source of the future—ultimately discovering what he believes is the fuel everyone should be using. Axlerod is also the car behind the World Grand Prix, a three-country race he created that attracts the world’s top athletes—but it’s really an excuse to show off his new wonder-fuel, Allinol.
Edward John “Eddie” Izzard (born 7 February 1962) is an English stand-up comedian and actor. His comedy style takes the form of rambling, whimsical monologue and self-referential pantomime.
Izzard’s works include stand-up sets Unrepeatable, Definite Article, Glorious, Dress to Kill, Circle, Sexie and Stripped. He had a starring role in the television series The Riches as Wayne Malloy and has appeared in many motion pictures such as Ocean’s Twelve, Ocean’s Thirteen, Mystery Men, The Cat’s Meow, Across the Universe, and Valkyrie.
He has cited his main comedy role model as Monty Python, and John Cleese once referred to him as the “Lost Python”. In 2009, he completed 43 marathons in 51 days for Sport Relief in spite of having no prior history of long distance running.
He is also known for his transvestism. (bio via Wikipedia)
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I have a question. It has two parts.
Eddie, when did they approach you to play this role and were you flattered to have your comedy routine acknowledged in the naming of your character?
If you do a new stand up show, will you vist more smaller ‘cities’ (ie. Norwich) as some fans can’t always afford to travel far away (London)to see you?
OMG, I’m sooooo jealous! I love him! Love his goatee & even love him make-up! Kinda jealous of him in make-up, though! I need his skills!
What kind of car was Miles Axelrod?