Trivia

On January 25, 2008, he passed the U.S. citizenship test, scoring 100%. A week later, on February 1, 2008, he was sworn in as a U.S. citizen. His February 4, 2008 episode of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) was devoted to this event.

While appearing on Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993), he had host Conan O'Brien laughing so hard that he couldn't continue with his show and Craig ended up doing all the talking.

Was in a band with Peter Capaldi, whom he credits with inspiring him to try comedy.

Is a huge fan of Doctor Who (1963).

Very good friends with actress, Kristen Bell. She has been on his show more times than any other guest.

In early April 2008, for the first time since he became host of CBS's The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005), the program outscored NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993), with an average viewership of 1.88 million to 1.77 million.

Actress Mary McCormack gave him the rattlesnake mug that's been on his desk on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) on April 13, 2009. The rattlesnake mug has appeared in almost every episode since then.

Friends with Gerard Butler.

Ferguson received a Peabody Award for his The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) interview with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He announced the recognition on the show using his alligator puppet [March 31, 2010].

Sings the opening theme song for his show The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005)

Took flying lessons to get over his fear of flying.

Was the drummer in a punk rock band called Dreamboys, which included Peter Capaldi as lead singer and Temple Clark as bassist.

Worked as a construction worker and bouncer when he first moved to New York City.

Started out as a musician, playing drums and guitar.

Plays the drums.

Nominated for a Grammy Award in 2010 for reading the audiobook for his autobiographical novel 'American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot'.

Got clean and sober in 1992.

Growing up, he wanted to be an astronaut.

On December 21, 2008, Ferguson was married for the third time, to Megan Wallace Cunningham, an art dealer.

Has written and performed three stand-up comedy albums.

Performed at the C-SPAN White House Correspondents' Dinner. (April 2008)

Childhood nickname was "Tubby."

Is related on his mother's side to former Scottish international footballer Duncan Ferguson, also known as "Big Dunc".

Friends with Donal Logue.

Has three dogs, a German Shepard, a French bulldog and a Jack Russel terrier.

Left school at the age of sixteen.

Nominated for 2011 Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Story Telling) for voicing the audiobook of his autobiography 'American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot'.

Uses old-fashioned Brylcreem to give his hair the sleek look.

Has two sons, one with Sascha Ferguson, Milo Hamish Ferguson (b. 2001); and one with Megan Wallace Cunningham, Liam James Ferguson (b. 2011).

Release of his book, "American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot". (September 2009)

Met Don Rickles through mutual friend and Late Late Show producer Peter Lassally.

In April 2006, his first novel was published -- "Between the Bridge and the River."

In December 2004, he was appointed the new host for "The Late Late Show", the show from which Craig Kilborn resigned. His first episode was January 3, 2005.

On his show, Jennifer Love Hewitt admitted to being a fan of Glasgow Celtic, Ferguson then said he doesn't follow Celtic. Hewitt then ask if it's their City rivals Rangers he follows, he said it was a team called Partick Thistle. This made her laugh saying "That's a little girlie isn't it?".

Brother of Lynn Ferguson, Scott and Janice.

Son of Janet Ferguson.

Mr. Ferguson announced on Conan (2010) that his son was born Jan 31st, 2011. (February 2011)

Second son, Liam James Ferguson, was born on January 31, 2011.

Release of his book, "Between the Bridge and the River: A Novel". (April 2006)

Auditioned for "Suddenly Susan" (1996) and is also friends with casting director Anthony Sepulveda.

In 2016, Craig won another Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host for his work on Celebrity Name Game (2014).

Brother-in-law of Mark Tweddle.

Imitated Sean Connery & Michael Caine in Drew Blows His Promotion (1997).

In 2015, Craig won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host for his work on Celebrity Name Game (2014).

Has been successfully hosting The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) for nearly 3 years (in Jan. 2008). (November 2007)