Damon Scott
A British performer who turned a unique act with hyper-realistic monkey puppets into a surprise sensation on national television.
Born 1979 (age 47)·British entertainer·Birthday: October 18·Generation X
Biography
Damon Scott didn't just perform with puppets; he brought them to unsettling, hilarious life. His breakthrough came on the first series of Britain's Got Talent in 2007, where his act, featuring incredibly lifelike simian puppets named Bubbles and others, captivated audiences with its bizarre charm and technical skill. The act, which earned him the nickname 'The Monkey Man,' was a strange alchemy of ventriloquism, physical comedy, and character acting that felt wholly original. His popularity led to a BBC documentary titled 'The Monkey Man,' delving into his creative process. While not winning the competition, Scott carved out a distinctive niche in entertainment, performing his unique brand of puppet-based comedy on television specials, in clubs, and on cruise ships, proving that sometimes the most memorable talent defies easy categorization.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Damon was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Damon Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Damon's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 40
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Gained national fame as a unique contestant on the inaugural season of Britain's Got Talent in 2007.
- Was the subject of a BBC documentary titled 'The Monkey Man,' highlighting his distinctive act.
- Built a sustained career as a specialty entertainer based on his original puppet comedy performances.
Did You Know?
His monkey puppet Bubbles was so realistic that some viewers believed it was a real, trained animal.
He has performed his act extensively on cruise ships as a headline entertainer.
He studied performing arts at the City of Liverpool College.
“I've always been fascinated by the mechanics of making something inanimate seem alive.”
