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Keith Allen

Acting Born Sep 2, 1953 Gorseinon, Glamorgan, Wales, UK 190 credits
190
Total Credits
2026
63 Years Career Span
56
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Keith Allen is a Welsh actor. He was born on September 2, 1953, in Gorseinon, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. Allen is the father of singer-songwriter Lily Allen and actor Alfie Owen-Allen, and brother of Kevin Allen, a Welsh actor, screenwriter, film director, and film producer. As an actor, Keith Allen is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with a total of 166 known credits. He is male and has been active in the field of acting.

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Career

Career overview

Keith Allen is a Welsh actor known for his work in the entertainment industry. He has a long history of involvement in various aspects of the field, including acting, comedy, music, and television presenting. As an actor, Allen has appeared in numerous roles throughout his career.

Keith Allen has accumulated a significant number of credits, with a total of 166 known credits to his name. His extensive experience in acting has allowed him to work in a variety of different settings, showcasing his versatility as a performer. While specific details about his acting career are not provided, it is clear that he has had a substantial impact in the industry.

As a Welsh actor, Keith Allen's background and upbringing likely played a significant role in shaping his career and the types of roles he has taken on. His nationality and cultural heritage may have influenced the types of projects he has been involved in and the characters he has portrayed. However, without further information, the specifics of his acting career and the types of roles he has played remain unclear.

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Known for

Crookhaven

as Erasmus Sisman

Genius

as Sagot
Film

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

as Charles
Film

Eddie the Eagle

as Terry
Film

Rise of the Zombies

as Tash

Death in Paradise

as Neil Jenkins
Film

Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle

as Danny Dixon

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest
Film

Devil's Doorway

1950

The One Show

as Self

Robin Hood

as Sheriff of Nottingham

Hotel Babylon

2006

Frequent co-stars

Christopher Eccleston 2 shared titles
Margi Clarke 2 shared titles
Taron Egerton 2 shared titles
Ewan McGregor 2 shared titles
Peter Mullan 2 shared titles
Kevin Allen 2 shared titles
Paul Scofield 1 shared title
Tom Wilkinson 1 shared title
Emma Chambers 1 shared title
Philip Franks 1 shared title

Career timeline

Crookhaven
The Buckingham Murders
Steeltown Murders
Save the CinemaSensationalists: The Bad Girls and Boys of British Art
The Pembrokeshire MurdersRise of the Footsoldier: OriginsThe Pembrokeshire Murders: Catching the Gameshow KillerLa Cha Cha
Suicidal: In Our Own Words
I Am Vengeance2:HrsJohn Barnes: Poetry in MotionFootball's 47 Best Worst Songs
GeniusKingsman: The Golden Circle
Eddie the Eagle
North v SouthThe 90s: Ten Years That Changed the WorldSunTrapHectorWe're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
The Last Showing
My Mad Fat DiaryTalking to the DeadBy Any MeansThe Magnificent ElevenIn a Heartbeat
Gadget ManTreasure IslandRise of the ZombiesVinylDamien Hirst: The First Look
Death in ParadiseCase HistoriesThe Body FarmThe RunawayUnlawful Killing · Director
Come on Eileen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenChris Moyles' Quiz NightLive from Studio Five7 Days on the BreadlineKeith Meets Keith
The LondonersA Film with Me in It
MobileThe Good NightTourette de FranceTourette de France · DirectorKeith Allen Will Burn in Hell
The One ShowRobin HoodHotel BabylonMichael Carroll: King of ChavsMichael Carroll: King of Chavs · Director
Twisted TalesArt SchoolYou're Fayed
BodiesAgent Cody Banks 2: Destination LondonHappily Ever AfterDe-LovelyLittle Lady Fauntleroy
Killing HitlerSpine ChillersCelebrity Naked AmbitionHomeLoving You
Top Gear24 Hour Party PeopleBear's Kiss
Murder in MindThe OthersBreathMy Wife Is an ActressAdrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
Black BooksBob Martinblur | The Best OfRancid Aluminium
The EscortJack of Hearts
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock StarRoger RogerWhat's a Carry On?You Are HereYou Are Here · Writer
Midsomer MurdersBorn to RunPreaching to the PervertedTwin TownAn Audience with Elton John
TrainspottingLoch NessHanging AroundThe Bite
Blue JuiceSharmanHelp! War ChildHelp! War Child · Director

Full Filmography

190 titles
  • Crookhaven (2026) as Erasmus Sisman
  • The Buckingham Murders (2024) as Miller
  • Steeltown Murders (2023) as Dai Williams
  • Save the Cinema (2022) as Superintendent Roberts
  • Sensationalists: The Bad Girls and Boys of British Art (2022) as Self (Narrator)
  • The Pembrokeshire Murders (2021) as John Cooper
  • Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins (2021) as Dave Simms
  • The Pembrokeshire Murders: Catching the Gameshow Killer (2021)
  • La Cha Cha (2021) as Paulie
  • Suicidal: In Our Own Words (2019) as Narrator
  • I Am Vengeance (2018) as Dougie
  • 2:Hrs (2018) as Groad
  • John Barnes: Poetry in Motion (2018) as Self
  • Football's 47 Best Worst Songs (2018) as Himself
  • Genius (2017) as Sagot
  • Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) as Charles
  • Eddie the Eagle (2016) as Terry
  • North v South (2015) as Tony Lefevre
  • The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World (2015) as Self
  • SunTrap (2015) as Señor Big
  • Hector (2015) as Jimbo
  • We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story (2015) as Paul Fox
  • The Last Showing (2014) as Collins
  • My Mad Fat Diary (2013) as Victor
  • Talking to the Dead (2013) as Robbie Griffiths
  • By Any Means (2013) as Nicholas Mason
  • The Magnificent Eleven (2013) as Dave
  • In a Heartbeat (2013) as Peter Smith
  • Gadget Man (2012)
  • Treasure Island (2012) as Pew
  • Rise of the Zombies (2012) as Tash
  • Vinyl (2012) as Minto
  • Damien Hirst: The First Look (2012)
  • London: The Modern Babylon (2012) as Spoken Quotations (voice)
  • 30 Years of Comic Strip (2012)
  • Death in Paradise (2011) as Neil Jenkins
  • Case Histories (2011) as Richard Moat
  • The Body Farm (2011) as D.I. Hale
  • The Runaway (2011) as Danny Dixon
  • Unlawful Killing (2011) Director
  • The Body Farm (2011) as D.I. Hale
  • Come on Eileen (2010) as Martin
  • Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
  • Chris Moyles' Quiz Night (2009) as Self
  • Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
  • 7 Days on the Breadline (2009)
  • Keith Meets Keith (2009) as Self - Presenter / Narrator
  • Keith Meets Keith (2009) Director
  • The Londoners (2008) as Richard Mansfield
  • A Film with Me in It (2008) as Jack
  • Mobile (2007) as Sir James Corson
  • The Good Night (2007) as Norman
  • Tourette de France (2007) as Self
  • Tourette de France (2007) Director
  • Keith Allen Will Burn in Hell (2007) as Self - Presenter
  • Keith Allen Will Burn in Hell (2007) Director
  • The One Show (2006) as Self
  • Robin Hood (2006) as Sheriff of Nottingham
  • Hotel Babylon (2006)
  • Michael Carroll: King of Chavs (2006) as Himself
  • Michael Carroll: King of Chavs (2006) Director
  • The Art of Football from A to Z (2006) as Self
  • Manchester Passion (2006) as Pontius Pilate
  • Twisted Tales (2005) as G.R.
  • Art School (2005)
  • You're Fayed (2005) as Self - Presenter
  • Bodies (2004) as Tony Whitman
  • Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) as Diaz
  • Happily Ever After (2004) as L'homme de la piscine
  • De-Lovely (2004) as Irving Berlin
  • Little Lady Fauntleroy (2004) as Himself
  • Killing Hitler (2003) as Major General Colin Gubbins
  • Spine Chillers (2003)
  • Celebrity Naked Ambition (2003) as Self (archive footage)
  • Home (2003) as Repo Man
  • Loving You (2003) as Adam
  • Top Gear (2002) as Self
  • 24 Hour Party People (2002) as Roger Ames
  • Bear's Kiss (2002) as Lou
  • Murder in Mind (2001) as James Napeworth
  • The Others (2001) as Mr. Marlish
  • Breath (2001) as Vagitus Aspiration
  • My Wife Is an Actress (2001) as David
  • Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years (2001)
  • Is Harry on the Boat? (2001) as Trevor
  • Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001) as Self
  • tvSSFBM EHKL (2001) as Himself
  • Black Books (2000) as Dave 'Mouse Ear' Smith
  • Bob Martin (2000) as Vinnie
  • blur | The Best Of (2000) as Successful Fella (video 'Country House')
  • Rancid Aluminium (2000) as Dr Jones
  • The Escort (1999) as Jessica's Husband
  • Jack of Hearts (1999) as Jack Denby
  • The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (1998) as Slick Sloan
  • Roger Roger (1998) as Dexter
  • What's a Carry On? (1998) as Pepi the Portuguese Poisoner (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • You Are Here (1998) as Ken
  • You Are Here (1998) Writer
  • The Life and Crimes of William Palmer (1998) as Dr. William Palmer
  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as Harry Marx
  • Born to Run (1997) as Byron Flitch
  • Preaching to the Perverted (1997) as Milkman
  • Twin Town (1997) as Emrys
  • An Audience with Elton John (1997) as Self
  • Trainspotting (1996) as Dealer
  • Loch Ness (1996) as Gordon Shoals
  • Hanging Around (1996) as Marcus
  • The Bite (1996) as Shelley
  • Blue Juice (1995) as Mike
  • Sharman (1995) as Brady
  • Help! War Child (1995) as Presenter
  • Help! War Child (1995) Director
  • (All Quiet on the) Preston Front (1994) as Dave Basker
  • Shallow Grave (1994) as Hugo
  • Martin Chuzzlewit (1994) as Jonas Chuzzlewit
  • Second Best (1994) as John
  • Class Act (1994) as Quentin
  • Captives (1994) as Lenny
  • Faith (1994) as Jeff Wagland
  • Beyond Bedlam (1994) as Gilmour
  • The Young Americans (1993) as Jack Doyle
  • Demonella (1993) as French Maid
  • Space Virgins from Planet Sex (1993) as Martin Aimless
  • Space Virgins from Planet Sex (1993) Director
  • Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown (1993) as Bonehead/Gourmet Detective
  • Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown (1993) Director
  • Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown (1993) Writer
  • New Order Story (1993) as Game Show Host
  • Gregory: Diary of a Nutcase (1993) as Ghenghis
  • Between the Lines (1992)
  • Red Nose of Courage (1992) as Foreign Secretary
  • Carry On Columbus (1992) as Pepi the Portuguese Poisoner
  • Rebecca's Daughters (1992) as Davy
  • The Crying Game (1992) as Roy Brush
  • The Crying Game (1992) Director
  • The Crying Game (1992) Writer
  • Floating (1992)
  • Kafka (1991) as Ass. Ludwig
  • The Word (1990)
  • Spaghetti Hoops (1990) as Mason/Gondolier
  • Chicago Joe and the Showgirl (1990) as Lenny Bexley
  • GLC: The Carnage Continues (1990) as Gay Councillor/1st Beefeater
  • Keith Allen Live (1990) as Self
  • Jackson Pace: The Great Years (1990) as Jackson Pace
  • Shooting Stars (1990) as Southgate
  • Les Dogs (1990) as Green Party Leader
  • Screen One (1989) as Det Supt Alan Horsfell
  • Making Out (1989)
  • Scandal (1989) as Kevin
  • Never Come Morning (1989) as Bar Man
  • Nineteen96 (1989) as Det. Supt. Alan Horsefell
  • This Morning (1988) as Self
  • A Very British Coup (1988) as Thompson
  • The Strike (1988) as Film Exec/Camp Actor 2/Celebrity
  • The Yob (1988) as Patrick
  • The Yob (1988) Writer
  • Funseekers (1988) as Kevin
  • Inspector Morse (1987) as John Peter Barrie
  • Comrades (1987) as James Hammett
  • Closed Circuit (1987)
  • Screen Two (1985) as Lenny
  • The Supergrass (1985) as Wong
  • Gino: Full Story and Pics (1984) as Gino
  • Loose Connections (1984) as Kay's Husband
  • A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques (1984) as Mr Bastardos
  • The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel (1984) as Bonehead
  • The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel (1984) Writer
  • The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel (1984) Producer
  • The Beat Generation (1983) as Brian Epstein
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Brian Epstein
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Mr. Bastardos/Train Guard
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Gino
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Bonehead
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Film Executive/Camp Actor 2/Architect/Celebrity
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Patrick
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Gay Councillor/1st Beefeater
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Kevin
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Mason/Gondolier
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Green Leader
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) Writer
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) Director
  • The Young Ones (1982) as Pestilence
  • Walter (1982) as Mike - Stockroom
  • Crystal Gazing (1982) as Monologist
  • Crystal Gazing (1982) Additional Writing
  • Wolcott (1981) as Heckler
  • Boom Boom... Out Go the Lights (1980)
  • An Audience with... (1978) as Self
  • Top of the Pops (1964) as Self - Host
  • Top of the Pops (1964) as Keithski

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Keith Allen best known for?

Keith Allen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Crookhaven (2026), Genius (2017), Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017), Eddie the Eagle (2016).

When and where was Keith Allen born?

Keith Allen was born on September 2, 1953 in Gorseinon, Glamorgan, Wales, UK.

How many credits does Keith Allen have?

Keith Allen has accumulated over 190 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2026.

What is Keith Allen's background in cinema and television?

Keith Allen is a Welsh actor. He was born on September 2, 1953, in Gorseinon, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. Allen is the father of singer-songwriter Lily Allen and actor Alfie Owen-Allen, and brother of Kevin Allen, a Welsh actor, screenwriter, film director, and film producer. As an actor, Keith Allen is known for his work in...