Joe Thomas
Biography
Joe Thomas is an English actor born on October 28, 1983, in Chelmsford, Essex. He has appeared in various television shows and films, including The Inbetweeners, Fresh Meat, and White Gold. Thomas also starred in the comedy films The Inbetweeners Movie and The Inbetweeners 2. He has remained connected to Channel 4 and has worked with his The Inbetweeners colleague James Buckley on the BBC Two sitcom White Gold. Thomas has also appeared in the comedy film The Festival. He is known for his acting credits in television and film.
Career overview
Joe Thomas is an English actor born on 28 October 1983 in Chelmsford, Essex. He is known for his roles in several television shows and films. Thomas played the character of Simon Cooper in the E4 sitcom The Inbetweeners from 2008 to 2010 and its two film adaptations, The Inbetweeners Movie in 2011 and The Inbetweeners 2 in 2014.
After The Inbetweeners concluded, Thomas joined the cast of the comedy-drama series Fresh Meat in 2011, where he portrayed the role of Kingsley Owen until 2016. He was reunited with his The Inbetweeners colleague James Buckley when they both joined the cast of the BBC Two sitcom White Gold. In this show, Thomas played the role of Martin Lavender. In 2018, he starred in the comedy film The Festival.
Thomas has been associated with Channel 4 and has appeared in several of their productions. He has also been involved in other projects, including the comedy film The Festival. Thomas's acting career has spanned multiple television shows and films, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
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Full Filmography
41 titles- New Zealand Spy (2026) as Michael Anderson
- Iain Stirling's Roast The Internet (2025) as Self
- Celebrity Bear Hunt (2025) as Self - Contestant
- Universal (2025) as Leo
- Rob Beckett's Smart TV (2024) as Self - Guest
- Out of Order (2024) as Self - Guest
- Mummies (2023) as Thut (voice)
- Maternal (2023) as Dr. Matt Malyon
- We Are Not Alone (2023) as Greggs
- Katie Piper's Breakfast Show (2022) as Himself
- We Are Not Alone (2022) as Greggs
- Plebs: Soldiers of Rome (2022) as Amadeus
- The Weakest Link (2021) as Self - Contestant
- Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains (2021) as Guest
- The Greatest Snowman (2021) as Self - Contestant
- Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel (2021) as Self
- Mamma Mia! Here We Go Yet Again (2019) as Three Very Different Young Men
- The Inbetweeners: Fwends Reunited (2019) as Self
- The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (2018) as Self - Guest
- The Festival (2018) as Nick
- Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Contestant
- The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (2017) as Self
- White Gold (2017) as Martin Lavender
- The Darkest Universe (2016) as Toby
- Taskmaster (2015) as Self
- Drunk History (2015) as Alexander Graham Bell
- Scottish Mussel (2015) as Danny
- The Inbetweeners 2 (2014) as Simon Cooper
- The Inbetweeners Go Global (2014) as Self
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self
- Chickens (2013) as George Wright
- Chickens (2013) Creator
- The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self
- Fresh Meat (2011) as Kingsley Owen
- The Inbetweeners Movie (2011) as Simon Cooper
- A Trick of the Light (2011) as Joe
- A Trick of the Light (2011) Writer
- The Inbetweeners (2008) as Simon Cooper
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- Comedy Showcase (2007) Writer
- 3 of a Kind as Robin Banks
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joe Thomas best known for?
Joe Thomas is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mummies (2023), The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (2018), Richard Osman's House of Games (2017), Soloist Needed (1984).
When and where was Joe Thomas born?
Joe Thomas was born on October 28, 1983 in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK.
How many credits does Joe Thomas have?
Joe Thomas has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2007 to 2026.
What is Joe Thomas's background in cinema and television?
Joe Thomas is an English actor born on October 28, 1983, in Chelmsford, Essex. He has appeared in various television shows and films, including The Inbetweeners, Fresh Meat, and White Gold. Thomas also starred in the comedy films The Inbetweeners Movie and The Inbetweeners 2. He has remained connected to Channel 4 and ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Taskmaster (2015) as Self — aged about 31
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self — aged about 23
- The Inbetweeners (2008) as Simon Cooper — aged about 24
- Fresh Meat (2011) as Kingsley Owen — aged about 27
- The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (2018) as Self - Guest — aged about 34
- Mummies (2023) as Thut (voice) — aged about 39
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