Quick Facts
Born:
1985-01-09
Birthplace:
Kettering, England, UK
Credits:
58 Total Roles
James Acaster
Acting
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Biography
James William Acaster is an English comedian originally from Kettering, Northamptonshire. He has performed for several consecutive years at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and has been nominated for Best Show five times. Acaster has appeared on several panel shows, including Mock the Week, Taskmaster, 8 out of 10 Cats, and Would I Lie to You?. He has a 2018 Netflix show entitled Repertoire, consisting of four hour-long stand-up comedy performances. In 2019, Acaster won the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award, making him the first UK comedian to do so in nine years.
Known For
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Lars
Cinderella
John
QI
Self
Taskmaster
Self
Would I Lie to You?
Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Self - Contestant
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | James Acaster: Cinemagoers Welcome MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Clash of the Comics MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Chess Ham MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Taskmasterclass TV | Self |
| 2024 | Seize Them! MOVIE | Felix the Ironmonger |
| 2024 | Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire MOVIE | Lars |
| 2023 | Finlay Christie: OK Zoomer MOVIE | Self (archival) |
| 2022 | The Unofficial Science of Home Alone MOVIE | Self – Presenter |
| 2022 | Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage MOVIE | Self |