Chris Addison
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 5, 1971 in Didsbury, Manchester, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1990–2025 (36 Years)
- Total Credits
- 62 credits in database
Biography
Christopher David Addison, born on November 5, 1971, in Didsbury, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, is an English stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and director. He is recognized for his lecture-style comedy shows, two of which were adapted for BBC Radio 4. On television, he played Ollie Reeder in the BBC Two political satire series The Thick of It from 2005 to 2012, and portrayed Toby Wright in its spin-off film In the Loop. Additionally, he co-created and starred in the BBC Two sitcom Lab Rats. On radio, he hosts the weekly comedy news satire show 7 Day Sunday on BBC Radio 5 Live. He has known credits in acting and is recognized for his work across stand-up, television, film, and radio.
Career overview
Christopher David Addison is an English comedian, writer, actor, and director who was born on November 5, 1971, in Didsbury, Manchester, England, United Kingdom. He is known for his lecture-style comedy shows, two of which he later adapted for BBC Radio 4. In addition to stand-up comedy, he is recognized for his television and film work.
In television and film, he plays the role of Ollie in the BBC Two television satire The Thick of It, which he appeared in from 2005 to 2012, and Toby in its film spin-off, In the Loop. He also co-created and starred in the BBC Two sitcom Lab Rats. Additionally, he hosts the weekly comedy news satire show 7 Day Sunday on BBC Radio 5 Live.
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Full Filmography
62 titles- Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025) as Simon Howler
- The Academy of Armando (2025) as Self
- Public Service Broadcasting - BBC Proms - This New Noise - Live At The Royal Albert Hall (2022) as Self
- Breeders (2020) Writer
- Breeders (2020) Director
- Victoria Wood: The Secret List (2020) as Self
- The Hustle (2019) Director
- Horrible Histories: The Movie — Rotten Romans (2019) as Colin
- Insert Name Here (2016) as Self - Panelist
- We Love Sitcom (2016)
- Patriot (2015)
- Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014) as Self
- Doctor Who Extra (2014) as Self
- The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (2014) as Self
- Trying Again (2014) as Matt
- Trying Again (2014) Creator
- Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven (2014) as Seb
- The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure (2014) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self
- The Look of Love (2013) as Tony Power
- Veep (2012) Director
- Veep (2012) Supervising Producer
- Veep (2012) Executive Producer
- Veep (2012) Consulting Producer
- Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties (2011) as Self
- Chris Addison: Live (2011) as Himself
- Chris Addison: Live (2011) Writer
- The 100 Greatest Stand Ups 2010 (2010)
- Robin Ince: Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People (2010) as Self
- My Funniest Year (2010) Writer
- Horrible Histories (2009)
- Genius with Dave Gorman (2009)
- In the Loop (2009) as Toby Wright
- You Have Been Watching (2009) as Self
- What the Dickens? (2008) as Team Captain
- Lab Rats (2008) as Dr. Alex Beenyman
- Lab Rats (2008) Writer
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Skins (2007) as David Blood
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- 100 Greatest Stand-Ups (2007) as Himself
- The Rise of the Nutters (2007) as Oliver Reeder
- Spinners and Losers (2007) as Oliver Reeder
- The One Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Doctor Who (2005) as Seb
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self
- Mock the Week (2005) as Self
- The Thick of It (2005) as Olly Reeder
- The Thick of It (2005) Director
- QI (2003) as Self
- Harry Hill's TV Burp (2002) Writer
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
- Gas (1997) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Host
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Presenter
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self
- Tall Tales & Murder Director
- Tall Tales & Murder Executive Producer
- Tall Tales & Murder Creator
- Hallelujah! Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Chris Addison best known for?
Chris Addison is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025), Breeders (2020), Breeders (2020), The Hustle (2019).
When and where was Chris Addison born?
Chris Addison was born on November 5, 1971 in Didsbury, Manchester, England, UK.
How many credits does Chris Addison have?
Chris Addison has accumulated over 62 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Chris Addison's background in cinema and television?
Christopher David Addison, born on November 5, 1971, in Didsbury, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, is an English stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and director. He is recognized for his lecture-style comedy shows, two of which were adapted for BBC Radio 4. On television, he played Ollie Reeder in the BBC Two politi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Skins (2007) as David Blood — aged about 35
- The Thick of It (2005) as Olly Reeder — aged about 33
- Horrible Histories (2009) — aged about 37
- QI (2003) as Self — aged about 31
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self — aged about 35
- Patriot (2015) — aged about 43
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