Quick Facts
Born:
1979-05-14
Birthplace:
Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK
Credits:
37 Total Roles
Jim Howick
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Biography
James Howick (born 14 May 1979) is an English actor and writer. He is best known for his roles in television series such as Horrible Histories (2009-2013), Yonderland (2013-2016), Sex Education (2019-), Peep Show (2007–2012) and Ghosts (2019-). He also starred in films such as Hellboy (2004) and Bill (2015).
Along with the five other members of the Horrible Histories starring cast, Howick is also the co-creator, -writer and -star of Yonderland, an eight-part family fantasy comedy series that premiered on SkyOne on 10 November 2013. He co-starred with the same troupe in Bill, a BBC-produced comedy film based loosely around the early life of William Shakespeare.
Other prominent television roles include Gerard in Peep Show (2007–2012), Gerry in Danny Boyle's Babylon (2014) and Anthony in the revival of Reggie Perrin (2009–2010). In addition, he has been a regular guest star in various sketch comedies, including The Armstrong and Miller Show (2007–2010), and The Kevin Bishop Show (2008–2009). In 2017, he played Aaron Mayford in the ITV thriller Broadchurch. In 2019, Howick starred in the Netflix original series Sex Education as Mr Hendricks. Howick is the co-creator, co-writer and co-star of the BBC One sitcom Ghosts which was first broadcasted in 2019. In film, Howick played Cpl. Matlin in the Guillermo del Toro adaptation of Hellboy.
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Along with the five other members of the Horrible Histories starring cast, Howick is also the co-creator, -writer and -star of Yonderland, an eight-part family fantasy comedy series that premiered on SkyOne on 10 November 2013. He co-starred with the same troupe in Bill, a BBC-produced comedy film based loosely around the early life of William Shakespeare.
Other prominent television roles include Gerard in Peep Show (2007–2012), Gerry in Danny Boyle's Babylon (2014) and Anthony in the revival of Reggie Perrin (2009–2010). In addition, he has been a regular guest star in various sketch comedies, including The Armstrong and Miller Show (2007–2010), and The Kevin Bishop Show (2008–2009). In 2017, he played Aaron Mayford in the ITV thriller Broadchurch. In 2019, Howick starred in the Netflix original series Sex Education as Mr Hendricks. Howick is the co-creator, co-writer and co-star of the BBC One sitcom Ghosts which was first broadcasted in 2019. In film, Howick played Cpl. Matlin in the Guillermo del Toro adaptation of Hellboy.
Description above is from the Wikipedia article Jim Howick, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Sex Education
Colin Hendricks
Hellboy
Cpl. Matlin
3 Body Problem
Harry
Broadchurch
Aaron Mayford
Peep Show
Gerard Matthew
Inside No. 9
Thomas Nutter
Ghosts
Patrick 'Pat' Butcher
The Wrong Mans
Chris
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ghosts: The Possession of Button House MOVIE | Pat Butcher |
| 2025 | Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza MOVIE | Paul Jessop |
| 2025 | VE Day 80 TV | Self |
| 2024 | Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery MOVIE | Bernard |
| 2024 | Austin TV | Gawain |
| 2024 | 3 Body Problem TV | Harry |
| 2023 | Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas MOVIE | Paul Jessop |
| 2023 | The Change TV | The Verderer |
| 2022 | Here We Go TV | Paul Jessop |
| 2019 | Ghosts TV | Patrick 'Pat' Butcher |