Cars 2 star Eddie Izzard plans political career

Edward John Eddie Izzard is an English  stand up comedian and actor. His comedy style takes the form of rambling, whimsical monologue and self referential pantomime. He has cited his main comedy role model as Monty Python, and John Cleese once referred to him as the Lost Python. He is also known for his transvestism.

Since breaking out of Britain's comedy ranks, Eddie Izzard has carved out a strong career in Hollywood movies and TV. His HBO comedy special, Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill earned him two Emmy Awards, and his movie credits include the two Ocean's Eleven sequels. Izzard, 49, a transvestite, is now voicing a role in animated movie Cars 2, which opens in U.S. movie theatres on Friday. He sat down with Reuters to talk about his role in the film and his plans for a new career in politics.