Born in London and raised in West Hampstead, he attended three independent schools before reading divinity at the University of Edinburgh, where he joined the Improverts improv troupe and took part in university pantomimes. Early stand-up success brought the So You Think You’re Funny? prize and the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year award in 2001, followed by a Perrier Best Newcomer nomination… Read more
Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources
Known for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 2007 Sherlock Holmes 2009 Sex Education 2019 The Legend of Tarzan 2016 Series ★ 8.2 Sex Education 2019
Obstetrician Series ★ 8.2 The Crown 2016
Humphrey Series ★ 8.1 The Great 2020
Maxim the Painter Series ★ 8.1 The Thick of It 2005
John Duggan Series ★ 8 Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle 2009
Various Characters Series ★ 7.8 SAS Rogue Heroes 2022
Major Knox ★ 7.7 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 2007
TV Weatherman Series ★ 7.6 Belgravia: The Next Chapter 2024
Duke of Rochester Series ★ 7.6 Father Brown 2013
Wynford Collins Series ★ 7.5 Spy 2011
Owen Series ★ 7.5 Rev. 2010
Nigel Series ★ 7.5 Midsomer Murders 1997
Cornelius Tetbury Series ★ 7.4 The Durrells 2016
Basil Series ★ 7.2 The Full Monty 2023
Darren ★ 7.2 Sherlock Holmes 2009
Waiter ★ 7.2 Mr. Bean's Wedding 2007
Best Man Series ★ 7.1 A Young Doctor's Notebook 2012
Palchikov the Clerk ★ 7 Alan Partridge's Scissored Isle 2016
James Havant Brown ★ 6.9 Savage House 2026
Mr. Boyle, Decorator ★ 6.9 JOY 2024
George Series ★ 6.9 Trigger Point 2022
Simon Shenley Series ★ 6.9 Watership Down 2018
Blackberry (voice) Series ★ 6.9 Howards End 2017
Percy Cahill ★ 6.8 The Man Who Invented Christmas 2017
Thackeray Series ★ 6.7 A Very British Scandal 2021
Dr. Ivor Griffiths ★ 6.7 Made in Dagenham 2010
Undersecretary 2 Series ★ 6.6 Why Didn't They Ask Evans? 2022
Henry Bassington-ffrench ★ 6.4 Misbehaviour 2020
Clive ★ 6.4 Rosewater 2014
Maziar's Producer ★ 6.3 Napoleon 2023
Emperor Francis I ★ 6.3 The Silent Twins 2022
Dr. Le Couteur ★ 6.3 Journey's End 2017
Hardy ★ 6.3 Johnny English Reborn 2011
Technician ★ 6.3 Is Anybody There? 2009
Vicar ★ 6.1 The Monuments Men 2014
Major Feilding ★ 5.9 Grimsby 2016
Policeman ★ 5.9 The Legend of Tarzan 2016
Valet ★ 5.9 The Riot Club 2014
Male Banker ★ 5.9 Death Defying Acts 2007
Ventriloquist ★ 5.6 Greed 2019
Select Committee Chairman ★ 5.6 The Look of Love 2013
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