Jesse Armstrong
Biography
Jesse Armstrong works in writing. Born December 13, 1970 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England, UK. Archytele tracks 54 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
54 titles- Bait (2026) Thanks
- Mountainhead (2025) Writer
- Mountainhead (2025) Executive Producer
- Mountainhead (2025) Director
- The Academy of Armando (2025) as Self
- Downhill (2020) Screenplay
- What We Do in the Shadows (2019) Executive Consultant
- Dead Pixels (2019) Executive Producer
- The Day Shall Come (2019) Writer
- Succession (2018) Executive Producer
- Succession (2018) Writer
- Succession (2018) Creator
- Incident on the Northern Line (2015) Writer
- Incident on the Northern Line (2015) Director
- Babylon (2014) Writer
- Babylon (2014) Executive Producer
- Babylon (2014) Creator
- No Kaddish in Carmarthen (2014) Director
- No Kaddish in Carmarthen (2014) Writer
- Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe (2013) as Self
- Veep (2012) Teleplay
- Veep (2012) Story
- Bad Sugar (2012) Writer
- Black Mirror (2011) Writer
- Fresh Meat (2011) Writer
- Fresh Meat (2011) Executive Producer
- Fresh Meat (2011) Creator
- Four Lions (2010) Writer
- The Old Guys (2009) Writer
- The Old Guys (2009) Creator
- In the Loop (2009) Screenplay
- Magicians (2007) Story
- Magicians (2007) Writer
- Magicians (2007) Producer
- The Rise of the Nutters (2007) Writer
- Spinners and Losers (2007) Writer
- The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall (2006) Writer
- The Thick of It (2005) Writer
- Peep Show (2003) Producer
- Peep Show (2003) Writer
- Peep Show (2003) Executive Producer
- Peep Show (2003) Creator
- The Story of Tracy Beaker (2002) Writer
- Seriously Weird (2002) Writer
- My Parents Are Aliens (1999) Writer
- Smack the Pony (1999) Additional Writing
- Days Like These (1999) Writer
- The Queen's Nose (1995) Writer
- Newsnight (1980) as Self
- Jonty Screenplay
- Jonty Executive Producer
- Ladies and Gentlemen Writer
- First Day on Earth Executive Producer
- Rory Bremner: From Blair to Here Researcher
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jesse Armstrong best known for?
Jesse Armstrong is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bait (2026), What We Do in the Shadows (2019), Succession (2018), Succession (2018).
When and where was Jesse Armstrong born?
Jesse Armstrong was born on December 13, 1970 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Jesse Armstrong have?
Jesse Armstrong has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2026.
What is Jesse Armstrong's background in cinema and television?
Jesse David Armstrong (born 13 December 1970) is an English screenwriter and producer. Known for writing for a string of several critically acclaimed British comedy series as well as satirical dramas, he has received numerous accolades, including two BAFTA TV Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, three WGA Awards, and eig...