Rob Brydon

Rob Brydon

1965-05-03 Swansea, Wales, UK 81 Credits

Biography

Robert Brydon Jones (/ˈbraɪdən/; born 3 May 1965) is a Welsh actor, comedian, impressionist, presenter, singer and writer. He gained prominence for his roles in film, television and radio. He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday Honours in 2013 for services to comedy and broadcasting and charitable services. Brydon gained fame for his roles in the black comedy series Human Remains (2000), the mockumentary series Marion and Geoff (2000–20...

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Stitch Head

Stitch Head

2025

Acting

Follows Stitch Head, a small creature awoken by a Mad Professor in a castle to protect the professor's other creations from the townspeople of Grubber...

When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain

When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain

2025

9.0
Acting

The film tells the story of how Springsteen and the E Street Band first arrived in the UK in November 1975 for a sold-out performance in Hammersmith, ...

An Entirely MAD! Conversation With Rob Brydon & Sparks

An Entirely MAD! Conversation With Rob Brydon & Sparks

2025

Acting

In celebration of the release of Sparks’ 28th album, ‘MAD!’, Ron and Russell Mael will join actor, presenter and comedian Rob Brydon for an in-person ...

Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell

Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell

2025

as Self

8.0
Acting

An uplifting and touching documentary special which tells the story of one of Britain's best loved sitcoms as it comes to an end after 17 years. Featu...

Tiddler

Tiddler

2024

as Fisherman / Whale / Starfish / Anchovy (voice)

6.3
Acting

A small fish with a big imagination gets lost in the deep wide ocean, until he is saved by his own storytelling.

Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale

2024

as Self

Acting

Seventeen years after Gavin & Stacey begun, the series comes to an end with a 90-minute finale. Before the final episode, the last we saw of Nessa an...

MacPat le chat chanteur

MacPat le chat chanteur

2024

as Fred (voice)

8.0
Acting
Tabby McTat

Tabby McTat

2024

as Fred (voice)

6.3
Acting

Busker Fred and his cat Tabby McTat entertain and delight passersby with music across London. One day, Fred falls, injures his leg, and is whisked awa...

Barbie

Barbie

2023

as Sugar Daddy Ken

7.0
Acting

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to...

The Smeds and the Smoos

The Smeds and the Smoos

2023

as Uncle Smoo (voice)

6.8
Acting

In this animated intergalactic adventure, the red Smeds and the blue Smoos must learn to overcome their differences and work together to find young Ja...

The Amazing Maurice

The Amazing Maurice

2022

as The Pied Piper (voice)

6.7
Acting

Maurice is a streetwise ginger cat who comes up with a money-making scam by befriending a group of self-taught talking rats. When Maurice and the rode...

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends

2022

as Self

8.0
Acting

On 3 May 2022, Cameron Mackintosh invited many of Stephen Sondheim’s old friends to join him in London’s West End for a thrilling, joyously staged pro...

Superworm

Superworm

2021

as Crow (voice)

6.2
Acting

Superworm is super-long and super-strong, and is always saving the day. But who can save him when he gets too full of himself and is captured by the e...

Zog and the Flying Doctors

Zog and the Flying Doctors

2021

as King (voice)

6.5
Acting

Pearl and Gadabout are now a flying doctor trio, caring for creatures including a mermaid, a unicorn and a sneezy lion. However when bad weather force...

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

2020

as William Heelis

5.9
Acting

Roald & Beatrix, the tail of the curious mouse, a heart-warming Christmas film inspired by the true encounter between a six-year-old Roald Dahl and hi...

The Snail and the Whale

The Snail and the Whale

2020

as Whale (voice)

6.4
Acting

A half hour animated film for all the family based on the much-loved book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The Snail and...

Days of the Bagnold Summer

Days of the Bagnold Summer

2020

as Mr Porter

6.0
Acting

Sue works in a library. Daniel eats crisps and listens to Metallica. This was the summer Daniel was due to spend with his father and his father's new ...

The Trip to Greece

The Trip to Greece

2020

as Rob

6.3
Acting

Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon continue their travelogue series with a visit to Greece.

Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas

Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas

2019

as Bryn West

9.0
Acting

The Shipmans and the Wests get together once again for Christmas. Bryn is cooking dinner, Dawn is in shock, and there are revelations in the pub on Ch...

Blinded by the Light

Blinded by the Light

2019

as Matt's Dad

6.9
Acting

In 1987, during the austere days of Thatcher’s Britain, a teenager learns to live life, understand his family, and find his own voice through the musi...

Holmes & Watson

Holmes & Watson

2018

as Inspector Lestrade

4.3
Acting

Detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson join forces to investigate a mysterious murder at Buckingham Palace. It seems like an open-and-shut case...

Zog

Zog

2018

as Guards / Knight / other vocals (voice)

6.7
Acting

Zog is a keen young dragon who wants to learn to fly, roar, and breathe fire, so he studies at the Dragon School. He is desperate to impress his teach...

The Highway Rat

The Highway Rat

2018

as Narrator / The Horse (voice)

6.3
Acting

The tale of a ravenous rat who craves buns, biscuits and all sweet things. Tearing along the highway, he searches for sugary treats to steal, until hi...

Swimming with Men

Swimming with Men

2018

as Eric Scott

6.1
Acting

A man who is suffering a mid-life crisis finds new meaning in his life as part of an all-male, middle-aged, amateur synchronised swimming team.

Early Man

Early Man

2018

as Message Bird / Brian / Bryan / Gonad the Gaul (voice)

6.1
Acting

Dug, along with his sidekick Hognob, unite a cavemen tribe to save their hidden valley from being spoiled and, all together as a team, to face the men...

Revolting Rhymes

Revolting Rhymes

2017

as Short Sister / King / Rolf / Banker Pig (voice)

6.7
Acting

Two half-hour animated films based on the much-loved rhymes written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake.

Revolting Rhymes

Revolting Rhymes

2017

as Short Sister (Voice)

6.7
Acting

Two half-hour animated films based on the much-loved rhymes written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake.

The Trip to Spain

The Trip to Spain

2017

as Rob

6.5
Acting

Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on a road trip along the coast of Spain.

Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches

2016

as Narrator (Voice)

Acting

This documentary showcases a number of new clips which have recently come to light from sketches which were thought to have been lost forever, some no...

The Huntsman: Winter's War

The Huntsman: Winter's War

2016

as Gryff

6.3
Acting

As two evil sisters prepare to conquer the land, two renegades—Eric the Huntsman, who aided Snow White in defeating Ravenna in Snowwhite and the Hunts...

Stick Man

Stick Man

2015

as Snail / Park-keeper / Swan Dad / Frog / Beach Dad / Crab / Cat (voice)

6.8
Acting

Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three, and he's heading on an epic adventure across the seasons. ...

Cinderella

Cinderella

2015

as Master Phineus

6.8
Acting

When her father unexpectedly passes away, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters. Never one to give up hope, ...

Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show

Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show

2014

as Self

Acting

Christmas comedy entertainment special hosted by stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre, featuring celebrity guests, audience games and live music. Micha...

The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure

2014

as Self

4.0
Acting

As part of BBC Two's 50th birthday celebrations, this programme pulls from the shelf some rare and previously unseen comedy moments from some of the g...

The Trip to Italy

The Trip to Italy

2014

as Rob

6.3
Acting

Years after their successful restaurant review tour of Northern Britain, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are commissioned for a new tour in Italy.

Gangsta Granny

Gangsta Granny

2013

as Mr Parker

6.1
Acting

A young boy is bored spending time with his dull grandma until he discovers she's an international Jewel thief.

Room on the Broom

Room on the Broom

2012

as Cat (voice)

6.5
Acting

Animated film based on the wonderful children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The story of a kind witch ...

Bond on Location

Bond on Location

2012

as Narrator (voice)

6.0
Acting

Behind the scenes of shooting in various notoriously difficult locations, including interviews with producers and lead actors.

The Best of Men

The Best of Men

2012

as Corporal Wynne Bowen

7.0
Acting

Ludwig Guttmann, a renowned German neurosurgeon who fled Nazi Germany in the early days of WWII, takes a position at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buck...

The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012

The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012

2012

as Self - Presenter

8.2
Acting

In the presence of HM the Queen and the royal family, an array of stars from the last sixty years of rock, pop and classical music perform on a specta...

The Gruffalo's Child

The Gruffalo's Child

2011

as The Snake (voice)

6.9
Acting

A follow up to the 2009 animated feature and adapted from the childrens' book by Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler. The Gruffalo's child explores th...

Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties

Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties

2011

as Self

10.0
Acting

Sketch-show sensation Catherine Tate tells the story of the decade in which she became a household name. She meets with comedy glitterati Alan Carr, D...

Making Qi

Making Qi

2011

as Self

Acting

Behind the scenes documentary on British panel show Qi.

The Trip

The Trip

2011

as Rob Brydon

6.7
Acting

When Steve Coogan is asked by The Observer to tour the country's finest restaurants, he envisions it as the perfect getaway with his beautiful girlfri...

The One Ronnie

The One Ronnie

2010

7.4
Acting

One of Britain's most enduring and best-loved comics, Ronnie Corbett, turned 80 in December 2010. In this brand new comedy sketch show, the octogenari...

Prairie Dogs: Talk of the Town

Prairie Dogs: Talk of the Town

2010

as Narrator

Acting

Prairie dogs are America's answer to the meerkat - small, sociable and exceptionally cute. This offbeat film narrated by Rob Brydon takes us to the Wi...

The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo

2009

as Snake (voice)

7.3
Acting

The magical tale of a mouse who sets foot on a woodland adventure in search of a nut. Encountering predators who all wish to eat him - Fox, Owl and Sn...

Rob Brydon Live

Rob Brydon Live

2009

as Rob Brydon

7.0
Acting

Fresh from his huge national tour, Bafta nominated, award winning comedian Rob Brydon has arrived with a show that cements his status as a multi-talen...

Rob Brydon Live

Rob Brydon Live

2009

Writer, Executive Producer

7.0
Writing Producing

Fresh from his huge national tour, Bafta nominated, award winning comedian Rob Brydon has arrived with a show that cements his status as a multi-talen...

The Saint & the Hanged Man

The Saint & the Hanged Man

2008

as Narrator

Acting

A look at a case from 1307 Hereford in which a Catholic holy court convened to decide whether or not a dead English bishop should be made a saint foll...

Heroes & Villains: Napoleon

Heroes & Villains: Napoleon

2007

as Stanislav Fréron

Acting

Twenty Four year-old Corsican refugee Napoleon Bonaparte is a lowly artillery captain in the French army at the siege of Toulon. Destitute and relying...

Little Britain Down Under

Little Britain Down Under

2007

as Self - Narrator (voice)

5.0
Acting

Matt Lucas and David Walliams let the cameras accompany them as they take their successful Little Britain Live tour to Australia. There they encounter...

Keith Barret Live

2006

as Keith Barret

Acting

Welsh divorcée and talk show host Keith Barret gives a talk at the Cardiff Millennium Centre about divorce and relationships.

James Bond: For Real

James Bond: For Real

2006

as Narrator

7.7
Acting

The stunts and action set pieces for the the 2006 James Bond adventure 'Casino Royale'.

Becoming Bond

Becoming Bond

2006

as Self - Narrator (voice)

6.0
Acting

A documentary which shows the creation of Casino Royale (2006).

Alan Partridge Presents: The Cream of British Comedy

Alan Partridge Presents: The Cream of British Comedy

2005

as Self

7.0
Acting

Alan Partridge presents an hilarious night of comedy live from the Royal Albert Hall. Boasting a stellar line-up, the 2004 Teenage Cancer Trust Comedy...

A Cock and Bull Story

A Cock and Bull Story

2005

as Toby Shandy / Rob Brydon

6.2
Acting

Steve Coogan, an arrogant actor with low self-esteem and a complicated love life, is playing the eponymous role in an adaptation of "The Life and Opin...

Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore

Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore

2005

as Kenneth Tynan

Acting

In 1963, flamboyant, eccentric English theatre critic Kenneth Tynan is made 'literary manager' of London's National Theatre. His views on censorship (...

MirrorMask

MirrorMask

2005

as Morris Campbell / Prime Minister

6.4
Acting

In a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms, a 15-year old girl must find the fabled MirrorMask in order to save the kingdom and get home.

Shaun of the Dead

Shaun of the Dead

2004

as Football Commentator / 'Zombies From Hell!' Presenter (voice) (uncredited)

7.5
Acting

Shaun lives a supremely uneventful life, which revolves around his girlfriend, his mother, and, above all, his local pub. This gentle routine is threa...

Coogan's Runner

Coogan's Runner

2003

as Self

Acting

Video diary from behind the scenes of 2002's "Cruise of the Gods."

Cruise of the Gods

Cruise of the Gods

2002

as Andy Van Allen

4.6
Acting

Andy Van Allen, former hero of the cult 80s futuristic TV show Children of Castor, is now working as a hotel porter. When Andy receives an unusual off...

Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe

Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe

2002

as Prison Guard (voice)

5.3
Acting

Follow Robbie as he sets out to discover a mythical tribe of lost Viking warriors to help him save his friends from another dastardly plot by the evil...

24 Hour Party People

24 Hour Party People

2002

as Ryan Letts

7.0
Acting

Manchester, 1976. Tony Wilson is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changi...

Marion and Geoff: A Small Summer Party

Marion and Geoff: A Small Summer Party

2001

as Keith Barret

6.0
Acting

A prequel to Marion and Geoff, which captures on camcorder the fateful events at a garden party when mini-cab driver Keith's life fell apart. Friends ...

Marion and Geoff: A Small Summer Party

Marion and Geoff: A Small Summer Party

2001

Writer

6.0
Writing

A prequel to Marion and Geoff, which captures on camcorder the fateful events at a garden party when mini-cab driver Keith's life fell apart. Friends ...

Millennium: The Musical

1999

as Various characters

Acting

A light-hearted look at a thousand years of British history, condensed into a musical cartoon.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

1998

as Traffic Warden

8.1
Acting

A card shark and his unwillingly-enlisted friends need to make a lot of cash quick after losing a sketchy poker match. To do this they decide to pull ...

The Very Thought of You

The Very Thought of You

1998

as Bus Driver

5.7
Acting

Laurence recounts to his neighbour how his life long friendship with Frank and Daniel has been overturned in just three days by their each independent...

Lord of Misrule

1996

as Cornish Policeman

Acting

Comedy drama. Retired Lord Chancellor Bill Webster decides to sell his memoirs to a tabloid newspaper in order to save his crumbling Cornish house. Th...

Eleven Men Against Eleven

1995

as Radio Commentator

6.3
Acting

A curtain raiser for the 1995-6 football season and a state of the Premiership comedy drama about the corrupt world of football. Sir Bob is a football...

First Knight

First Knight

1995

as Man in Crowd (uncredited)

6.1
Acting

The timeless tale of King Arthur and the legend of Camelot are retold in this passionate period drama. Arthur is reluctant to hand the crown to Lancel...

The Healer

The Healer

1994

as Sean

Acting

Alberto, a Colombian migrant, has the gift of healing but can't heal his own dark past. Working in London to send money home, he is tortured by dark v...

Summer Session

Summer Session

1992

as Himself

Acting

Rob Brydon auditions to be the Doctor, whilst some Daleks escape to an auction in Wales.

Summer Session

Summer Session

1992

Writer

Writing

Rob Brydon auditions to be the Doctor, whilst some Daleks escape to an auction in Wales.

Body Beautiful

Body Beautiful

1991

Writer

6.0
Writing

A heavyset woman who keeps being harassed by her aerobics instructor and her attempts to get even with him on a Body Beautiful contest.

Fantastic Person

Fantastic Person

1991

Acting

A delusional woman plans out tomorrow after loafing around in her own apartment.

The Wrong Type

The Wrong Type

1990

5.7
Acting

A temp with a typing speed of no words a minute finds herself way out of her depth when sent to work at a large corporation, by a rather desperate Tem...

Gaynor & Ray

N/A

as Ray

Acting

Meet Gaynor and Ray Davies from Cardiff - two fifty-something newlyweds, both married for a second time. Gaynor’s first marriage ended when she discov...

The Scarecrows' Wedding

N/A

as Reginald Rake (voice)

Acting

Two devoted scarecrows, Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay, are planning a wedding to remember. When Harry insists on leaving the farm to collect one last...

Gaynor & Ray

N/A

Writer

Writing

Meet Gaynor and Ray Davies from Cardiff - two fifty-something newlyweds, both married for a second time. Gaynor’s first marriage ended when she discov...