Quick Facts
Born:
1973-04-02
Birthplace:
Yorkshire, England, UK
Credits:
47 Total Roles
Simon Farnaby
Acting
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Biography
Simon Farnaby (born 2 April 1973) is an English actor, comedian, children's entertainer, writer and singer. He is best known for his work with the Them There collective, where he has written and starred in productions including the sketch show Horrible Histories, Yonderland, and Ghosts, as well as writing for film.
Farnaby earned BAFTA nominations for his co-writing of Paddington 2, both for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best British Film, and was the winner of the 2023 Television BAFTA for memorable TV moment. In 2023, he co-wrote and appeared in Wonka, a film which serves as a prequel to the Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, exploring Willy Wonka's origins.
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Farnaby earned BAFTA nominations for his co-writing of Paddington 2, both for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best British Film, and was the winner of the 2023 Television BAFTA for memorable TV moment. In 2023, he co-wrote and appeared in Wonka, a film which serves as a prequel to the Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, exploring Willy Wonka's origins.
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Known For
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Blue Five
Wonka
Basil, Zoo Security Guard
Paddington
Barry
Christopher Robin
Taxi Driver
Paddington 2
Barry
Your Highness
Manious the Bold
Paddington in Peru
Barry the Air Steward
Utopia
Marcus
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ghosts: The Possession of Button House MOVIE | Julian Fawcett |
| 2026 | The Magic Faraway Tree MOVIE | Farmer Brian |
| 2024 | Paddington in Peru MOVIE | Barry the Air Steward |
| 2024 | An A to Z of Paddington MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin TV | Lord Saltley |
| 2023 | Wonka MOVIE | Basil, Zoo Security Guard |
| 2022 | Paddington Meets The Queen MOVIE | Butler |
| 2022 | The Phantom of the Open MOVIE | Laurent Lambert |
| 2019 | Ghosts TV | Julian Fawcett |
| 2019 | This Time with Alan Partridge TV | Sam Chatwin |