Harry Enfield
Biography
Henry Richard Enfield is an English actor, comedian, writer, and director who is known for his television work. He was born on May 30, 1961, in Horsham, Sussex, England, United Kingdom. He is the son of English television and radio presenter Edward Enfield. Known primarily for his television work, his credits include Harry Enfield's Television Programme and Harry and Paul, as well as the creation of comedy characters such as Kevin the Teenager, Loadsamoney, Smashie and Nicey, The Scousers, Tim Nice-But-Dim, and Mr You Don't Want to Do It Like That. Across his career, he has amassed one hundred and ten known acting credits in movies and television shows.
Career overview
Henry Richard Enfield was born on May 30, 1961, in Horsham, Sussex, England, United Kingdom. He is known for his work in acting, comedy, writing, and directing, particularly in television. Throughout his career, he has amassed a significant body of work, with a known credit total of 110. His television credits and associated projects include Harry Enfield's Television Programme, Harry and Paul, Hale and Pace, Look Around You, and Skins.
Enfield is the son of English television and radio journalist and presenter Edward Enfield and his wife, Deirdre Jenkins. He is the eldest of four children and the only son in his family. As a performer and television personality, his work spans across multiple decades, establishing his presence in the British entertainment industry through various television shows and acting roles.
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124 titles- Welcome to Borovia (2026) as President Stepanov
- Jazz Emu: Ego Death (2025) as Therapist
- Andrew: The Musical (2022) as Tony Blair
- The Contract (2022) as Minister of State
- The Love Box in Your Living Room (2022)
- The Love Box in Your Living Room (2022) Writer
- The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases (2020) as Self
- Island of Dreams (2019) as Sir Richard Branson
- Capital (2019) as Jeremy Couns
- How Europe Stole My Mum (2019)
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self - Performer
- Upstart Crow (2016) as John Shakespeare
- The Windsors (2016) as Prince Charles
- Red Top (2016) as Ross Kemp
- Swallows and Amazons (2016) as Mr. Jackson
- Walliams & Friend (2016) as Various
- The Bad Education Movie (2015) as Martin Wickers
- Scottish Mussel (2015) as Bill
- An Evening with Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse (2015)
- Duck Quacks Don't Echo (2014)
- Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s (2014) as Simon Schama / Bob Ferris / Barry Cryer / Jacob Bronowski / Eric Idle / John Cheese-Shop-Sketch / Basil Fawlty / Cherri 'Terry' Jones / John Major / Margaret Thatcher / Lord Howe / Mel Smith / Rowan Atkinson / Jonathan Lloyd-Cambridge / Stephen Fry / Lord Melchett / Blackadder / Alan Bennett / Jim Broadbentovich / Vyvyan / Michael Gambon / David Brent / Tim Rice-But-Dim / Tim Nice-But-Brooke-Taylor / Arthur Pinta-Lager / Germaine Dreary / Mark Egghead / Lord Sugar / John Torode / Paul Hollywood / Ian Hislop / David Mitchell / Diddy Andy Parsons / Various
- Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s (2014) Writer
- Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s (2014) Executive Producer
- Psychobitches (2013) as 'Mrs' Alfred Hitchcock
- Crackanory (2013) as Self
- It's Kevin (2013) as Grandad
- Playhouse Presents (2012) as 'Mrs' Alfred Hitchcock
- Bad Education (2012) as Martin Wickers
- Citizen Khan (2012) as Andy
- 30 Years of Comic Strip (2012)
- Acts of Godfrey (2012) as Malcolm
- The Hunt for Tony Blair (2011) as Alistair Campbell
- Preferably Blue (2011) as Easter Bunny
- The Itch of the Golden Nit (2011) as Bill (voice)
- The Tunnel (2010) as Self
- Whatever Happened to Spitting Image? (2010) as Self
- The One Ronnie (2010)
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Skins (2007) as Jim Stonem
- Skins (2007) as Jim
- Skins (2007) Director
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) as Jürgen the German / George VI (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind (2007) as Old Jingle (voice)
- The One Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Best Ever Spitting Image (2006) as Self
- When Comedy Changed Forever (2006) as Self (archive material)
- Pickles: The Dog Who Won the World Cup (2006) as Pickles (voice)
- Harry & Paul (2005)
- Harry & Paul (2005) Writer
- Harry & Paul (2005) Creator
- Monkey Trousers (2005)
- The Friday Night Project (2005) as Self
- Mental Health - Interview (2005) Director
- Tooth (2004) as Plug
- Stella Street (2004) as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004) as King George VI
- Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004) Additional Dialogue
- Top Gear: Back in the Fast Lane (2003) as Self
- Top Gear (2002) as Self
- Top Gear (2002) as Self - Guest
- RI:SE (2002)
- Look Around You (2002) as The Ghost of Tchaikovsky
- Celeb (2002)
- Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe (2002) as Old Jingle (voice)
- Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe (2002) as Self
- Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute (2002) as Self
- Harry Enfield's Brand Spanking New Video (2002)
- Kevin & Perry Go Large (2000) as Kevin
- Kevin & Perry Go Large (2000) Screenplay
- Kevin & Perry Go Large (2000) Producer
- FBI Music Magazine (2000)
- Harry Enfield's Brand Spanking New Show (2000) as Cornish Ladies Man, Hitler, David Beckham, Strange Bob, The Pharmacist, Small Bloke, Captain Nemo
- Harry Enfield's Brand Spanking New Show (2000) Creator
- The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything (2000)
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades (2000) as Julio the Chauffeur
- Rove (1999) as Self
- Harry Enfield Undressed (1999)
- Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire (1999) as Old Jingle (voice)
- Suit You Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show (1999) as Self
- Harry Enfield Presents (1999) as Multi Characters
- Harry Enfield Presents Kevin's Guide to Being a Teenager (1999) as Kevin
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- What Rats Won't Do (1998) as Verger
- Harry Enfield: Live In Concert (1997)
- Harry Enfield and Chums (1994) as Various Characters
- Harry Enfield and Chums (1994) Writer
- Filth! (1994) as Mr. Cholmondley-Warner
- Filth! (1994) Writer
- Bob's Birthday (1994)
- Smashie and Nicey's Top of the Pops Party (1994) as Nicey
- Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era (1994) as Dave Nice
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) as Chauffeur
- Men Behaving Badly (1992) as Dermot Povey
- Terry Wogan's Friday Night (1992) as Self
- Gone to the Dogs (1991) as Little Jim Morley
- Roger Mellie: The Man on the Telly (1991) as Tom
- Roger Mellie: The Man On The Telly (1991) as All characters except Roger.
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- Harry Enfield's Television Programme (1990)
- Harry Enfield's Television Programme (1990) Creator
- Viz: The Documentary (1990) as Self
- Billy the Fish (1990) as All voices
- Employees From Hell (1989)
- The Englishman and His Jukebox (1989) as Wallbox (Voice)
- Norbert Smith: A Life (1989) as Sir Norbert Smith
- Norbert Smith: A Life (1989) Writer
- Sales People from Hell (1989)
- Friday Night Live (1988)
- Blackadder: The Cavalier Years (1988) as Narrator (voice)
- Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) as Self
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- French & Saunders (1987)
- Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987) as Julian
- Spitting Image: Election Special '87 (1987) as Various Characters
- Spitting Image: A Non-Denominational Holiday Special (1987) as Various Roles
- Saturday Live (1986)
- Girls On Top (1985) as Dr. Banks
- Spitting Image (1984)
- Saturday Stayback (1983) Writer
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist
- Classic British Aircraft
- Norbert Smith – a Life
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Harry Enfield best known for?
Harry Enfield is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Welcome to Borovia (2026), The Quiet American (1958), Bad Education (2012), 30 Years of Comic Strip (2012).
When and where was Harry Enfield born?
Harry Enfield was born on May 30, 1961 in Horsham, Sussex, England, UK.
How many credits does Harry Enfield have?
Harry Enfield has accumulated over 124 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2026.
What is Harry Enfield's background in cinema and television?
Henry Richard Enfield is an English actor, comedian, writer, and director who is known for his television work. He was born on May 30, 1961, in Horsham, Sussex, England, United Kingdom. He is the son of English television and radio presenter Edward Enfield. Known primarily for his television work, his credits include H...
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