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John Thomson

Acting Born Apr 2, 1969 Salford, Lancashire, England, UK 164 credits
164
Total Credits
1964–2026
63 Years Career Span
58
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

John Thomson is an English comedian and actor born on April 2, 1969, in Salford, Lancashire, England, UK. He is known for his roles in The Fast Show and Cold Feet. Thomson has acted in numerous projects, with 158 known credits. He is also known by the names John Patrick-Thomson and John Thompson. Thomson's filmography includes works such as The Day Today, Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge, and Fist of Fun. He has appeared in various TV shows and films, showcasing his acting skills. Thomson's career has spanned multiple projects, solidifying his position as a notable English comedian and actor.

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Career

Career overview

John Thomson is an English comedian and actor known for his work in various television shows and films. He was born on April 2, 1969, in Salford, Lancashire, England, UK. Thomson has appeared in numerous acting credits, with a total of 158 known credits to his name.

Thomson's acting career has included roles in notable television shows such as The Fast Show and Cold Feet. He has also been involved in other projects, including The Day Today, Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge, and Fist of Fun. These credits demonstrate Thomson's versatility as an actor and his ability to adapt to different roles and genres.

Thomson's work has been recognized in various sources, including film and television databases. His profile on The Movie Database lists him as a known actor with a birthday of April 2, 1969, and a place of birth in Salford, Lancashire, England, UK. Thomson's career has spanned multiple decades, with a notable presence in the English comedy and acting scene.

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Known for

Film

Nightborn

as Jon's Father
Film

Fackham Hall

as Bill

The Gentlemen

as Frank

Sister Boniface Mysteries

as Leonard Monk

Brassic

as Colin Popov

Celebrity Catchphrase

as Self

Richard Osman's House of Games

as Self - Contestant
Film

Grimsby

as Bob Tolliver

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

as Self

Father Brown

as John Banks
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BBC Comedy Feeds

as Steve

Death in Paradise

as DCI Chris Ricketts

Frequent co-stars

Louis Zorich 10 shared titles
Dick Kaysø 7 shared titles
Lars Mikkelsen 3 shared titles
Preben Kristensen 3 shared titles
Steve Coogan 3 shared titles
Anette Støvelbæk 2 shared titles
Peter Gantzler 2 shared titles
Asger Reher 2 shared titles
Jens Jacob Tychsen 2 shared titles
Hermione Norris 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Nightborn
Art DetectivesFackham HallCelebrity PuzzlingSecret Life of the Auction HouseThe People Before
The GentlemenCaptivatedRicky, Sue & a Trip or TwoThe 1970s: Those Were the Days
The Royle Family - Down the Back of the SofaCaroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
Sister Boniface MysteriesCelebrity LingoDodgerLast Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of LaughsBest Year Ever
The Weakest LinkPaul Sinha's TV ShowdownLast Train to ChristmasLes Dawson Lost TapesWetherspoons: How Do They Do It?!
McDonald & DoddsDog Loves BooksThe Fast Show: More Blooming CatchphrasesThe Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming CatchphrasesThe Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases · Writer
BrassicThis Time with Alan PartridgeInside Cadbury: Chocolate Secrets Unwrapped7 Up & MeBeing Frank: The Chris Sievey Story
Celebrity CatchphraseShane the ChefThe People's Vet
Richard Osman's House of GamesDying LaughingInside Bentley: A Great British Motor Car
Bargain-Loving Brits in the SunGrimsbyDara O Briain's Go 8 BitBillionaire BoyCaroline Aherne at the BBC
Fungus The Bogeyman
Alan Davies: As Yet UntitledNorthern Soul
Father BrownThrough the KeyholeThrough the KeyholePlebsCatchphrase
BBC Comedy FeedsEvidently... John Cooper ClarkeUncle Wormsley's Christmas
Death in ParadiseThe Jonathan Ross ShowCelebrity Antiques Road TripThe Chase: Celebrity SpecialSooty
The Road to Coronation StreetThe Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
Angela and FriendsBig TopHeads or TailsPeter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley
Celebrity JuiceInkheartAll Star Mr & MrsAlan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong
SkinsKingdomMobileEngineering the World RallySgt. Pepper: 'It Was 40 Years Ago Today...'
Waterloo RoadWaterloo RoadNew Street LawGhosthunting With...The Dealer
8 Out of 10 CatsWallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-RabbitMonkey Trousers
BlackpoolFat Slags
Celebrity MastermindCelebrity MastermindThe Terry and Gaby ShowComic Relief Does Fame AcademyAppointment with Dr. Terrible
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night TakeawayJohnny Vaughan Tonight24 Hour Party People
Murder in MindDr Terrible's House of HorribleBill and BenStation JimDog Eat Dog
Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)Born Romantic
It's Only TV But I Like ItThe Flint Street NativitySuit You Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show
Cold FeetRoger RogerTed & RalphUp 'n' UnderYou Are Here
Midsomer MurdersThe Man Who Knew Too LittleThe Girl with Brains in Her Feet

Full Filmography

164 titles
  • Nightborn (2026) as Jon's Father
  • Art Detectives (2025) as William Titchfield
  • Fackham Hall (2025) as Bill
  • Celebrity Puzzling (2025) as Self - Panellist
  • Secret Life of the Auction House (2025) as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • The People Before (2025) as Knotweed Man
  • The Gentlemen (2024) as Frank
  • Captivated (2024) as Geoff
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  • Ricky, Sue & a Trip or Two (2024) as Self
  • The 1970s: Those Were the Days (2024) as Self - Narrator
  • The Royle Family - Down the Back of the Sofa (2023) as Self
  • Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy (2023) as Self
  • Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022) as Leonard Monk
  • Celebrity Lingo (2022) as Self - Contestant
  • Dodger (2022) as Farmer Grundles
  • Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs (2022) as Self
  • Best Year Ever (2022) as Self - Actor
  • Red Riding Hood: After Ever After (2022) as Plank
  • Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More (2022) as Self
  • The Weakest Link (2021) as Self
  • Paul Sinha's TV Showdown (2021) as Self - Contestant
  • Last Train to Christmas (2021) as Vic
  • Les Dawson Lost Tapes (2021) as Self
  • Wetherspoons: How Do They Do It?! (2021) as Narrator
  • McDonald & Dodds (2020) as Jimmy Daly
  • Dog Loves Books (2020) as Dog (voice)
  • The Fast Show: More Blooming Catchphrases (2020) as Self
  • The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases (2020) as Self/Various Characters
  • The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases (2020) Writer
  • Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years (2020) as Self
  • Brassic (2019) as Colin Popov
  • This Time with Alan Partridge (2019) as Joe Beasley
  • Inside Cadbury: Chocolate Secrets Unwrapped (2019) as Narrator
  • 7 Up & Me (2019) as Self
  • Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (2019) as Himself
  • Phoenix Madina - Bring on the Sperm (2019) Director
  • Celebrity Catchphrase (2018) as Self
  • Shane the Chef (2018)
  • The People's Vet (2018) as Self - Narrator
  • Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Contestant
  • Dying Laughing (2017) as Self
  • Inside Bentley: A Great British Motor Car (2017)
  • Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun (2016) as Self - Narrator
  • Grimsby (2016) as Bob Tolliver
  • Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit (2016) as Self
  • Billionaire Boy (2016) as Len
  • Caroline Aherne at the BBC (2016) as Self - Presenter
  • Alan Partridge's Scissored Isle (2016) as Kevin Ruddock
  • Fungus The Bogeyman (2015)
  • Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014) as Self
  • Northern Soul (2014) as Terry
  • Father Brown (2013) as John Banks
  • Through the Keyhole (2013) as Self
  • Through the Keyhole (2013) as Self - Panelist
  • Plebs (2013) as Mr. Adolphus
  • Catchphrase (2013)
  • Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (2013) as Self - Contestant
  • The Mimic (2013) as Nigel Lord
  • The Job Lot (2013) as Kevin
  • Strange Hill High (2013) as Various (voice)
  • Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners (2013) as Self - Narrator
  • Pulp (2013) as Dave Burns
  • Help Point (2013) as Stephen
  • Dementamania (2013)
  • The Power of Darts (2013) as Narrator (voice)
  • BBC Comedy Feeds (2012) as Steve
  • Evidently... John Cooper Clarke (2012) as Himself
  • Uncle Wormsley's Christmas (2012) as Mr. Goodington and the Crabcatchers
  • Death in Paradise (2011) as DCI Chris Ricketts
  • The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self
  • Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant
  • The Chase: Celebrity Special (2011) as Self
  • Sooty (2011) as The Boss
  • The Lock Up (2011) as Narrator
  • The Road to Coronation Street (2010) as Harry Kershaw
  • The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa (2010) as Self
  • Angela and Friends (2009)
  • Big Top (2009) as Geoff
  • Heads or Tails (2009) as Self - Contestant
  • Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley (2009) as Bill (Flowerpot Man)
  • Celebrity Juice (2008) as Self
  • Inkheart (2008) as Darius
  • All Star Mr & Mrs (2008)
  • Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong (2008) as Self
  • Skins (2007) as Sam Brooks
  • Kingdom (2007) as Nigel Pearson
  • Mobile (2007) as Ray Bould / Hypnotherapist
  • Engineering the World Rally (2007) as Himself - Narrator
  • Sgt. Pepper: 'It Was 40 Years Ago Today...' (2007) as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • Waterloo Road (2006) as Nelson Smith
  • Waterloo Road (2006) as Nelson Taylor
  • New Street Law (2006) as Charlie Darling
  • Ghosthunting With... (2006)
  • The Dealer (2006) as Bat
  • 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self
  • Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) as Mr. Windfall (voice)
  • Monkey Trousers (2005)
  • Blackpool (2004)
  • Fat Slags (2004) as Foreman
  • Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
  • Celebrity Mastermind (2003) as Self - Contestant
  • The Terry and Gaby Show (2003)
  • Comic Relief Does Fame Academy (2003)
  • Appointment with Dr. Terrible (2003) as Interviewee – Actor
  • Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002) as Self
  • Johnny Vaughan Tonight (2002) as Self
  • 24 Hour Party People (2002) as Charles
  • Murder in Mind (2001) as Alan Squires
  • Dr Terrible's House of Horrible (2001) as Sir Donald Tyburn
  • Bill and Ben (2001) as Bill (voice)
  • Station Jim (2001) as Harold
  • Dog Eat Dog (2001) as Football Coach
  • Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000)
  • Born Romantic (2000) as First Cab Driver
  • It's Only TV But I Like It (1999) as Self
  • The Flint Street Nativity (1999) as Christian Jerrums / Innkeeper
  • Suit You Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show (1999) as Self
  • Cold Feet (1998) as Pete Gifford
  • Roger Roger (1998) as Barry
  • Ted & Ralph (1998) as Vicar
  • Up 'n' Under (1998) as Stan
  • You Are Here (1998) as Peter Keggy
  • The Fast Show Live (1998)
  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as Cooper Steinem
  • The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997) as Dimitri
  • The Girl with Brains in Her Feet (1997) as Mr. Loughborough
  • Silent Witness (1996) as DI Warren Bull
  • Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self - Panellist
  • Saturday Live (1996) as Cabbie
  • Pond Life (1996)
  • VIZ: Oh, Lordy! It's The Fat Slags in Blue Honeymoon (1996)
  • Roger Roger (1996) as Barry
  • Crapston Villas (1995)
  • Coogan's Run (1995) as Fat Bob
  • Fist of Fun (1995) as Pied Piper of Hamelin
  • The World of Lee Evans (1995) as Customer
  • Dangerous Lady (1995)
  • The Young Poisoner's Handbook (1995) as Nathan
  • Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) as Self - Guest
  • Pie in the Sky (1994) as Andrew Vernon
  • The Fast Show (1994) as Various Characters
  • The Fast Show (1994) Writer
  • Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge (1994) as Petty Officer Alan Partridge
  • Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge (1994) as Joe Beasley
  • The Day Today (1994) as Treasurer
  • Pauline Calf's Wedding Video (1994) as Fat Bob
  • Steve Coogan: Live 'n' Lewd (1994) as Bernard Right On/Various
  • Steve Coogan: Live 'n' Lewd (1994) Writer
  • Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era (1994) as Simon Joke
  • Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
  • Harry (1993) as Royo
  • Paul Calf's Video Diary (1993) as Fat Bob
  • Men Behaving Badly (1992) as Ken
  • Blue Heaven (1992) as Waiter 2
  • The Dead Good Show (1992) as Various
  • The Weekenders (1992) as Policeman 1
  • Soldier Soldier (1991) as Sgt Dunn
  • Murder Most Horrid (1991) as Daniel Hoffmeyer
  • Paul Merton: The Series (1991)
  • The Word (1990)
  • This Morning (1988) as Self
  • Top of the Pops (1964) as Self - Host
  • Sally Lindsay's Quiz Night as Self - Team Captain
  • Legends Of Stand-Up And Bernard Righton as Bernard Righton

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is John Thomson best known for?

John Thomson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Nightborn (2026), Fackham Hall (2025), The Gentlemen (2024), Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022).

When and where was John Thomson born?

John Thomson was born on April 2, 1969 in Salford, Lancashire, England, UK.

How many credits does John Thomson have?

John Thomson has accumulated over 164 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2026.

What is John Thomson's background in cinema and television?

John Thomson is an English comedian and actor born on April 2, 1969, in Salford, Lancashire, England, UK. He is known for his roles in The Fast Show and Cold Feet. Thomson has acted in numerous projects, with 158 known credits. He is also known by the names John Patrick-Thomson and John Thompson. Thomson's filmography ...

John Thomson by the numbers

164credits
64films
100TV series
1964–2026active years

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