Kevin Bishop
Biography
Kevin Bishop is an English actor and comedian. He is known for co-writing The Kevin Bishop Show with Lee Hupfield. Bishop's acting career began with a role in Grange Hill. He played Ben Quayle in Silent Witness at the age of 16. He also appeared as Stupid Brian in three episodes of My Family and as Jim Hawkins in Muppet Treasure Island. Bishop portrayed the late comedian Dudley Moore onstage in Pete and Dud: Come Again, a drama about Moore's relationship with Peter Cook, which debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe and transferred to The Venue in London's West End.
Career overview
Kevin Bishop is an English actor and comedian. His acting career began with a role in the television series Grange Hill. At the age of 16, he played the character Ben Quayle in Silent Witness. He also appeared in the television show My Family, where he portrayed Stupid Brian in three episodes. In the 1996 film Muppet Treasure Island, Bishop played the role of Jim Hawkins.
Bishop's work has also been seen in a stage production. In 2005, he portrayed the late comedian Dudley Moore in Pete and Dud: Come Again, a drama that debuted at the Assembly Rooms as part of the Edinburgh Fringe. The production later transferred to The Venue in London's West End in March 2006. In August 2007, Bishop appeared as the title character in a Channel 4 television production.
Throughout his career, Kevin Bishop has accumulated a significant number of acting credits. He has appeared in numerous television shows and films, with a total of 67 known credits. This extensive body of work showcases his versatility as an actor and his ability to take on a wide range of roles.
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Full Filmography
68 titles- Beyond Paradise (2023) as Mike Moss
- Greek Salad (2023) as William
- Sumotherhood (2023) as Random Customer in Bank
- Gangsta Granny Strikes Again (2022) as Flavio
- The Love Box in Your Living Room (2022)
- Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break (2021) as Jack Tapp
- Agatha Raisin: Kissing Christmas Goodbye (2021) as Jeffrey Tamworthy
- Miracle Workers (2019) as Quizmaster
- Flack (2019) as Danny Davis
- Horrible Histories: The Movie — Rotten Romans (2019) as German Legate
- The Muppets Take The O2 (2018) as Self
- Lady Windermere's Fan (2018) as Lord Darlington
- Strike (2017) as Wally Cardew
- Birds Like Us (2017) as Hassan (voice)
- Bad Mother (2017) as The Husband
- Porridge (2017) as Nigel Norman Fletcher
- A Few Less Men (2017) as Graham
- Porridge (2016) as Nigel Norman Fletcher
- David Brent: Life on the Road (2016) as DJ
- The Rack Pack (2016) as Barry Hearn
- Nigel Farage Gets His Life Back (2016) as Nigel Farage
- Documentary Now! (2015) as Gary Jacks
- Moonwalkers (2015) as Paul
- We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story (2015) as James Beck
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Arlo, a Fool
- Plebs (2013) as Darius
- Super Fun Night (2013) as Richard Royce
- All Stars (2013) as Andy
- May I Kill U? (2013) as Baz
- Keith Lemon: The Film (2012) as Dougie
- A Few Best Men (2012) as Graham Vincent
- My Piece of the Pie (2011) as Nick, Le Boxeur
- Justin Lee Collins: Good Times (2010) as Self
- Channel 4's Comedy Gala (2010)
- Whites (2010) as Shay Marshall
- Huge (2010) as Self
- Royal Wedding (2010) as TJ
- Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009) as Self
- FM (2009) as Dom Cox
- Celebrity Juice (2008) as Self
- The Kevin Bishop Show (2008)
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- Benidorm (2007) as The Original Peter Andre
- Comedy Showcase (2007) as Various
- Comedy Showcase (2007) Writer
- Irina Palm (2007) as Tom
- Dogface (2007)
- Hotel Babylon (2006)
- The Charlotte Church Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Star Stories (2006) as Various
- Love Soup (2005)
- Russian Dolls (2005) as William
- Spoons (2005)
- The Last Chancers (2004) as Dan
- Peep Show (2003) as Ollie
- The Spanish Apartment (2002) as William
- Food of Love (2002) as Paul Porterfield
- Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime (2002) as Dick Whittington
- Big Brother's Little Brother (2001) as Self
- Richard & Judy (2001) as Self
- Doctors (2000) as Craig Prentice
- The Big Finish (2000) as Kevin
- Silent Witness (1996) as Ben Quayle
- Muppet Treasure Island (1996) as Jim Hawkins
- Pie in the Sky (1994) as Nicky
- Casualty (1986) as Nick Wilson
- The Bill (1984)
- Grange Hill (1978) as Sam Spalding
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kevin Bishop best known for?
Kevin Bishop is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Beyond Paradise (2023), Miracle Workers (2019), Strike (2017), David Brent: Life on the Road (2016).
When and where was Kevin Bishop born?
Kevin Bishop was born on June 18, 1980 in Bromley, England, UK.
How many credits does Kevin Bishop have?
Kevin Bishop has accumulated over 68 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2023.
What is Kevin Bishop's background in cinema and television?
Kevin Bishop is an English actor and comedian. He is known for co-writing The Kevin Bishop Show with Lee Hupfield. Bishop's acting career began with a role in Grange Hill. He played Ben Quayle in Silent Witness at the age of 16. He also appeared as Stupid Brian in three episodes of My Family and as Jim Hawkins in Muppe...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Pie in the Sky (1994) as Nicky — aged about 14
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Arlo, a Fool — aged about 34
- Peep Show (2003) as Ollie — aged about 23
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self — aged about 27
- Silent Witness (1996) as Ben Quayle — aged about 16
- Benidorm (2007) as The Original Peter Andre — aged about 27
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