Noel Fielding was born to Dianne Fielding and Ray Fielding on May 21, 1973, and has a unique family background, having revealed on The Russell Brand Show that he has a French grandmother. He has also shared that he was never baptized, does not have a middle name, and does not follow any religion. Fielding's educational background includes attending Croydon art college and Buckingham Chilterns University College.
Noel Fielding's professional journey began when he teamed up with Julian Barratt for their Edinburgh Festival debut in 1998, which earned them the prestigious Perrier Award for Best Newcomer. In 2001, The Mighty Boosh made its way to Radio 4, where it gained immense popularity, leading to the creation of a television series for BBC 3 and massive success.
Outside of The Mighty Boosh, Noel Fielding has made appearances in several offbeat comedy programs on Channel 4, including Nathan Barley, The IT Crowd, and Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. Notably, he has collaborated with fellow Boosh star Julian Barratt on numerous occasions.