
Simon Farnaby
Acting
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Simon Farnaby, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Born: April 2, 1973 · Yorkshire, England, UK
Filmography (30)

The Magic Faraway Tree
2026

Paddington in Peru
2024

The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
2024

Wonka
2023

The Phantom of the Open
2022

Ghosts
2021

Ghosts
2019

This Time with Alan Partridge
2019

Christopher Robin
2018

Paddington 2
2017

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
2016

Mindhorn
2016

Bill
2015

Paddington
2014

Detectorists
2014

Crackanory
2013

Yonderland
2013

All Stars
2013

Utopia
2013

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy
2012

Your Highness
2011

Burke & Hare
2010

Bunny and the Bull
2009

Horrible Histories
2009

M.I. High
2007

Jam and Jerusalem
2006

Not Going Out
2006

Fat Slags
2004

The Mighty Boosh
2004

Coronation Street
1960
