Kevin Cecil
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- March 26, 1969 in Lewisham, London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1995–2027 (33 Years)
- Total Credits
- 39 credits in database
Biography
Kevin Robert Cecil is a British screenwriter born in 1969 in London, England. He frequently collaborates with Andy Riley, a friend since their time at Aylesbury Grammar School. Cecil has received two BAFTA awards for his writing, specifically for the 2000 Comic Relief special Robbie the Reindeer and the series Black Books in 2005. His television writing credits include The Armando Iannucci Shows, Armstrong and Miller, Little Britain, Trigger Happy TV, So Graham Norton, Smack the Pony, Spitting Image, and Veep. Additionally, he co-created the radio program The 99p Challenge and the science fiction comedy series Hyperdrive. His film work includes writing credits for Gnomeo and Juliet and The Pirates! Band of Misfits.
Career overview
Kevin Robert Cecil is a British screenwriter born in 1969 in London. He has worked alongside Andy Riley, a friend from his time at Aylesbury Grammar School. Cecil has won two BAFTA awards, receiving his first in 2000 for writing the Comic Relief one-off special Robbie the Reindeer and his second in 2005 for Black Books. Additionally, the second Robbie the Reindeer special, titled Legend of the Lost Tribe, which he and Riley co-wrote, won an International Emmy for best children's programme in 2003.
His writing credits include The Armando Iannucci Shows, Armstrong & Miller, Little Britain, Trigger Happy TV, So Graham Norton, Smack the Pony, and Spitting Image. On radio, he co-created The 99p Challenge. Cecil also co-created and wrote the television sci-fi comedy series Hyperdrive. His work as a writer and producer includes Veep, Gnomeo & Juliet, and The Pirates! Band of Misfits.
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Full Filmography
39 titles- FING! (2027) Writer
- Down Cemetery Road (2025) Writer
- Gangsta Granny Strikes Again (2022) Writer
- Ron's Gone Wrong (2021) Additional Writing
- Hansel & Gretel: After Ever After (2021) Writer
- Year of the Rabbit (2019) Writer
- Year of the Rabbit (2019) Executive Producer
- Sherlock Gnomes (2018) Characters
- Sherlock Gnomes (2018) Story
- Grandpa's Great Escape (2018) Adaptation
- Grandpa's Great Escape (2018) Writer
- The Midnight Gang (2018) Executive Producer
- The Midnight Gang (2018) Writer
- Tracey Breaks the News (2017) Writer
- Billionaire Boy (2016) Writer
- The Boy in the Dress (2014) Writer
- The Last Game (2014) Writer
- Big School (2013) Script Editor
- Big Bad World (2013) Writer
- Gangsta Granny (2013) Adaptation
- Veep (2012) Teleplay
- Veep (2012) Supervising Producer
- Veep (2012) Consulting Producer
- Veep (2012) Story
- Arthur Christmas (2011) as Elf (voice)
- Gnomeo & Juliet (2011) Story
- Gnomeo & Juliet (2011) Screenplay
- The Great Outdoors (2010) Writer
- Slacker Cats (2007) Writer
- Slacker Cats (2007) Creator
- Hyperdrive (2006) Writer
- Hyperdrive (2006) Creator
- The Armando Iannucci Shows (2001) Writer
- Black Books (2000) Writer
- Spaced (1999) as Robot Club Leader
- Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire (1999) Writer
- Big Train (1998) Writer
- Multi-Coloured Saturdays (1996) Writer
- The Saturday Night Armistice (1995) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kevin Cecil best known for?
Kevin Cecil is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Down Cemetery Road (2025), Ron's Gone Wrong (2021), Sherlock Gnomes (2018), Sherlock Gnomes (2018).
When and where was Kevin Cecil born?
Kevin Cecil was born on March 26, 1969 in Lewisham, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Kevin Cecil have?
Kevin Cecil has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2027.
What is Kevin Cecil's background in cinema and television?
Kevin Robert Cecil is a British screenwriter born in 1969 in London, England. He frequently collaborates with Andy Riley, a friend since their time at Aylesbury Grammar School. Cecil has received two BAFTA awards for his writing, specifically for the 2000 Comic Relief special Robbie the Reindeer and the series Black Bo...
Kevin Cecil by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Spaced (1999) as Robot Club Leader — aged about 30
- Arthur Christmas (2011) as Elf (voice) — aged about 42
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