Bethany Black
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 24, 1978 in Chorley, Lancashire, England, UK
- Active Years
- 2005–2023 (19 Years)
- Total Credits
- 9 credits in database
Biography
Bethany Black, born on December 24, 1978, in Chorley, Lancashire, England, is an English stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. As a performer, she is known for black comedy, dealing with controversial subjects, and balancing dark-tinged comedy with warmth, chatty delivery, and personal experiences involving identity and mental health. Black started performing in comedy clubs in 2005, reaching the final of Chortle's Student Comedy Awards and receiving a nomination for Best Debut at the Leicester Comedy Festival. She has been performing for over twenty years and has supported acts on tour including Joe Lycett and Paul Sinha. As an actor, she is notable as the first trans person to play a trans character in a British television series and the first openly trans actor in Doctor Who.
Career overview
Bethany Black is an English stand-up comedian, actor, and writer born on December 24, 1978. As a comedian, Black has been described as Britain's only goth, lesbian, transsexual comedian, and is known for performing black comedy and dealing with controversial subjects. Her comedic style has also been described as balancing dark-tinged comedy with being warm and chatty, with work that turns personal experiences around identity and mental health into structured performance. She started performing in comedy clubs in 2005, reaching the final of Chortle's Student Comedy Awards and receiving a nomination for Best Debut at the Leicester Comedy Festival. Having performed for over 20 years, Black has supported many acts on tour, including Joe Lycett and Paul Sinha.
In her acting career, Black is notable as the first trans person to play a trans character in a British television series and the first openly trans actor to appear in Doctor Who. With known credits in acting on film and television platforms, her professional background spans multiple creative fields including writing and stand-up performance.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
9 titles- Bethany Black - Always Bet On Beth (2023) as Bethany Black
- Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party (2022) Additional Writing
- Bethany Black: Unwinnable (2020) as Self
- No Offence (2015) as Pocahontas
- Cucumber (2015) as Helen
- Banana (2015) as Helen
- Tofu (2015) as Helen
- Milites Christi (2009) as Emma
- Doctor Who (2005) as 474
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bethany Black best known for?
Bethany Black is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including No Offence (2015), The Women on the 6th Floor (2011).
When and where was Bethany Black born?
Bethany Black was born on December 24, 1978 in Chorley, Lancashire, England, UK.
How many credits does Bethany Black have?
Bethany Black has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2023.
What is Bethany Black's background in cinema and television?
Bethany Black, born on December 24, 1978, in Chorley, Lancashire, England, is an English stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. As a performer, she is known for black comedy, dealing with controversial subjects, and balancing dark-tinged comedy with warmth, chatty delivery, and personal experiences involving identity an...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Doctor Who (2005) as 474 — aged about 26
- No Offence (2015) as Pocahontas — aged about 36
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