Biography
British comedian, actor, and TV personality.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Barry Humphries: The Last Laugh
2023
as Self
Intimate, upbeat and honest look back at the life and work of Barry Humphries - the legendary comic trailblazer behind Dame Edna Everage and other cha...
James Blunt: One Brit Wonder
2023
as Self (archive footage)
Filmed on the road during his 2022 Greatest Hit Tour, director Chris Atkins followed James Blunt across Europe and delves into James Blunt's unique ba...
Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now
2023
as Self (archive footage)
An intimate, all-access documentary that will chronicle Lewis Capaldi's journey from a scrappy teen with a viral performance to a Grammy-nominated pop...
Kids' TV: The Surprising Story
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Konnie Huq celebrates the very best of British children’s television, with a dazzling array of clips from some of the most treasured programmes ever m...
An Audience with Adele
2021
as Self
Joining multi-Grammy Award winning and one of the biggest UK artists of all time, Adele, for a unique and special night at the legendary London Pallad...
Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!
2021
as Self - Broadcaster
One-man armies, meet-cutes, casual strolls away from huge explosions — stars and industry insiders toast and roast these cinematic chestnuts and more.
Being James Bond
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming...
Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes
2021
as Self
A series of sketches taken from the recently-unearthed Morecambe & Wise tape that contained footage which had not been seen for 50 years, and was beli...
The KSI Show
2021
as Self
A once-in-a-lifetime experience featuring first-ever performances of tracks from All Over the Place, a retelling of the story of KSI, past, present an...
The Sparks Brothers
2021
as Self
Take a musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with brothers Ron & Russell Mael, celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks: your fav...
Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché
2021
as Self
The death of punk icon and X-Ray Spex front-woman Poly Styrene sends her daughter on a journey through her mother's archives in this intimate document...
Michael McIntyre: In His Own Words
2021
as Self
Documentary profiling stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre.
We Love Only Fools and Horses
2020
Tribute celebrating the iconic sitcom featuring classic archive material. We meet the insiders to find out exactly why this sitcom is one of the most ...
Des O'Connor: The Ultimate Entertainer
2020
as Self
ITV pay tribute to Des O'Connor in this special celebrating his life and work, telling how Des went from Butlins Redcoat to become the ultimate entert...
The London Studios: Home of the Stars
2018
as Self
The end of an era as the studios where ITV filmed its many shows for 45 years closes its doors for the last time.
Right Place, Wrong Tim
2018
as Continuity Announcer
Right Place, Wrong Tim follows the Bell family, a dynasty of clockmakers who run Dagenham’s infamous ‘Hells Bells’ clock shop, in Channel 4’s most suc...
Comic Relief: Red Nose Day
2017
as Self - Presenter
A fund-raising event organised by Comic Relief.
Miranda: Morecambe & Wise and Me
2017
as Self
Eric and Ernie devotee Miranda Hart celebrates the incomparable comedy duo as she takes a look back at their top twenty greatest TV moments, ranked by...
Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously
2016
as Self
Neil Gaiman is one of the most beloved storytellers in the world today, a medium-jumping legend who opened a new era of comics with Sandman, scared a ...
Keith Lemon's Back t'Future Tribute
2015
as Self
A one-off 90 minute special in which Keith Lemon pays tribute to the iconic Back To The Future films.
Pinewood: 80 Years of Movie Magic
2015
as Self - Host
Jonathan Ross takes you behind the scenes to Britain's famous film studio, revealing behind the scenes magic of some of the most popular movies of all...
How Videogames Changed the World
2013
as Self
From Pong to Grand Theft Auto, Charlie Brooker delves into the history of videogames and pulls out a selection of its most significant titles. From A...
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie
2013
as Self (archive footage)
Documentary about the rise and fall and rise again of the legendary John Otway.
Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013
2013
as Self
A host of great comic talents, on stage and in sketches, gather together at London's O2 Arena to play to an audience of 16,000 in aid of the charity G...
100 Greatest Toys With Jonathan Ross
2010
Presented by gadget, gizmo and toy collector extraordinaire Jonathan Ross, 100 Greatest Toys with Jonathan Ross is a three hour countdown of the natio...
David Lean in Close-Up
2009
as Host
Documentary on the work of director David Lean.
Morecambe & Wise: In Their Own Words
2008
Presenter
Jonathan Ross introduces the story of British television's greatest double act as they told it themselves, using television appearances, rare radio ma...
If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story
2007
as Self
Adrian Edmondson narrates a documentary chronicling the story of Stiff Records, a tiny independent that took music out of the boardroom and gave it ba...
In Search of Steve Ditko
2007
as Self
Jonathan Ross attempts to track down reclusive comic book artist Steve Ditko, best known as the co-creator of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange for Marvel...
Taping Nigel II: The Gimpening
2007
as Self
A follow-up documentary of Ricky Gervais bullying his editor Nigel Williams during the second series of Extras
World of Robin Hood
2006
as Presenter
In light of a new 2006 BBC Robin Hood series, Jonathan Ross looks at the ways the popular outlaw of Sherwood Forest has been portrayed in the media th...
The Children's Party at the Palace
2006
as The Fat Controller (Thomas the Tank Engine)
To celebrate her 80th birthday, the Queen is holding a children's party in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. She has invited many classic characters f...
When Comedy Changed Forever
2006
as Self
The history of British comedy from the 1970s to today, showing how the work of Reeves and Mortimer provided a link between old-style acts such as Bern...
The Very Best of They Think It's All Over
2005
as Self
Celebrating its tenth year on the screen this hilarious compilation of the very best of the show features regulars David Gower, Gary Linekar, Rory McG...
Valiant
2005
as Big Thug (voice)
Set in 1944, Valiant is a woodland pigeon who wants to become a great hero someday. When he hears they are hiring recruits for the Royal Homing Pigeon...
Comic Aid
2005
Shot live at the one off Comic Aid benefit gig at London’s Carling Apollo – which sold out in just three and a half minutes of tickets being put on sa...
Shrek 2
2004
as Ugly Stepsister (Uk Dub)
Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother and father, the Queen and King. But not everyone is happily ever after. Shrek...
Top Gear: Back in the Fast Lane
2003
as Self
A special containing all the best bits from the brand new first and second series of the nation’s favourite motoring show presented by outspoken pundi...
A Short Film About John Bolton
2003
as Jonathan Ross
A Short Film About John Bolton is a darkly hip and hilarious film explores the question that torments artists of every medium: "Where do your ideas co...
The New Romantics: A Fine Romance
2001
as Self
Culture Club, Spandau Ballet, Visage, Marilyn, Adam and the Ants, Duran Duran, ABC... At the dawn of the 80s, a whole host of strangely dressed men in...
Suit You Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show
1999
as Himself
A look at how the Fast Show developed into one of TV's most successful series, with contributions from the creators, writers, cast and some famous fan...
In Search of Tarzan with Jonathan Ross
1998
as Himself
A look at Tarzan on the big and small screen with interviews with some of those who have played him.
Never Rewind the Buzzcocks
1998
as Self
Compilation from the quiz show Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Spice World
1997
as Self
World famous pop group the Spice Girls zip around London in their luxurious double decker tour bus having various adventures and performing for their ...
Pervirella
1997
as Bish Archop
This is the story of the beautiful young Pervirella. Set in the mythical English land of Condon, the grotesque, power-mad Queen Victoria builds a wall...
Vem Var Dracula
1996
as Self – Host
A look at "Dracula" in the arts and his supposed real-life inspiration Vlad Tepes.
In Search of James Bond with Jonathan Ross
1995
as Self
Jonathan Ross delves into the world of James Bond and meets with new and former cast members who reveal humorous stories and anecdotes in a series of ...
Manga!
1994
as Self - Presenter
BBC's 1994 documentary on the manga and anime phenomenon that was just starting to hit the UK at the time, and its origins in Japan. Presented by Jona...
There's No Business...
1994
as Himself
There's No Business... is a 1994 British partially improvised comedy film directed by Kevin Molony and produced by Claudia Lloyd for Prospect Pictures...
Prince Cinders
1993
as Ugly Brother Police Officer (voice)
Fairy-tale fantasy is turned on its head this time, as a fairy godmother in training commits the ultimate faux pas and transforms a handsome young man...
Seriously Seeking Sid
1993
as Self
A study of the life and career of the actor Sid James, best known for the long-running Carry On series of bawdy British film comedies.
Amnesty International's Big 30
1991
as Self
In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversa...
Viva Elvis
1991
as Himself
Documentary film about Elvis impersonators and the Elvis phenomenon presented by Jonathan Ross.
Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: Alejandro Jodorowsky
1991
Presenter
Profile of Chilean film maker Alejandro Jodorowsky and his new film SANTA SANGRE.
Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: Aki Kaurismäki
1991
as Self
An interview with Aki Kaurismäki, with film clips and comments from colleagues.
Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch
1990
as Self - Presenter
A 1990 documentary presented by Jonathan Ross, in which he interviewed filmmaker David Lynch.
Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch
1990
Producer, Presenter
A 1990 documentary presented by Jonathan Ross, in which he interviewed filmmaker David Lynch.
The Tall Guy
1989
as Himself
An American actor in England tries to find love and work.
One More Audience with Dame Edna Everage
1988
as Self (uncredited)
The gloriously glamorous Dame Edna entertains a celebrity audience in this 1988 special.
Rise and Fall of Idi Amin
1981
as Israeli soldier (uncredited)
The chronicle of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and his tyranic rule from 1971 to his overthrow in 1979.