Larry Lamb
Biography
Larry Lamb is an English actor. Born on 10 October 1947, in Edmonton, London, England, UK, he is 78 years old. Lamb is known for his acting credits, with a total of 111 known credits. He has appeared in various television shows, including EastEnders, Gavin & Stacey, and Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf. Lamb has also worked as a radio talk-show presenter. He is also known by the name Lawrence Douglas Lamb.
Career overview
Larry Lamb is an English actor known for his work in television. He has appeared in a number of roles, including a character named Archie Mitchell in the BBC television soap EastEnders. Lamb has also played the role of Michael Shipman in the BBC television show Gavin & Stacey.
In addition to his work in these two shows, Lamb has appeared in the cult sitcom Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? as the character Mischievous Marty. This suggests that Lamb has a diverse range of acting experience, having worked in both dramatic and comedic roles.
As an actor, Lamb has accumulated a significant number of credits, with a total of 111 known credits to his name. This indicates a long and varied career in the entertainment industry. Lamb's work has been primarily in television, with no information available about his film career.
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112 titles- Art Detectives (2025) as Ron Palmer
- Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell (2025) as Self
- The Feud (2025) as Terry Dobson
- Curfew (2024) as Rhys Holden
- Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening (2024) as Self
- Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale (2024) as Self
- The Inheritance (2023) as Dennis
- Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry (2023) as Larry Lamb
- Hounded (2022) as Gregory
- B&B by the Sea (2022) as Self
- Whitstable Pearl (2021) as Dickie Masters
- Me, Myself & Di (2021) as Clifford
- We Love Gavin and Stacey (2020)
- National Theatre Live: Death of England: Michael (2020) as (Additional Voice)
- DNA Journey (2019)
- Brighton (2019) as Derek
- Rise of the Footsoldier 4: Marbella (2019) as Mr. Harris (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas (2019) as Mick Shipman
- Great in Britain: The Movie (2019) as Ronnie
- Big Star's Bigger Star (2018) as Self
- The Hatton Garden Job (2017) as Brian Reader
- We Have Been Watching (2017) as Self
- Rise of the Footsoldier 3: The Pat Tate Story (2017) as Mr. Harris
- Britain by Bike with Larry & George Lamb (2017) as Self - Presenter
- Britain by Bike with Larry & George Lamb (2017) Creator
- Larry and George Lamb Turkey A to B (2017) as Self - Presenter
- Larry and George Lamb Turkey A to B (2017) Presenter
- The Briny (2015)
- Rome: The World's First Superpower (2014) as Himself - Presenter
- Gareth's All Star Choir (2014) as Self - Choir Member
- Diamond Geezers and Gold Dealers (2014) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Through the Keyhole (2013) as Self - Panelist
- Catchphrase (2013)
- Love and Marriage (2013) as Tommy Sutherland
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant
- Two Minutes (2011) as William
- Ask Rhod Gilbert (2010) as Self
- Famous, Rich and Jobless (2010) as Himself
- Blood: The Last Vampire (2009) as General McKee
- Celebrity Juice (2008) as Self
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- Gavin & Stacey (2007) as Mick Shipman
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Celebrity Scissorhands (2006)
- Deadlines (2005) as Paul Baker
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2004) as Self
- Spooks (2002) as Iain Kallis
- I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2002) as Self
- One of the Hollywood Ten (2002) as Will Geer
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
- Murphy's Law (2001) as George Garvey
- Home Sweet Home (2001) as Self (voice)
- Essex Boys (2000) as Peter Chase
- The Blonde Bombshell (1999) as Will Humphreys
- Supply and Demand (1998) as DS Simon Hughes
- Place Vendôme (1998) as Christopher Makos
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Melvyn Stockard
- The Missing Postman (1997) as Trevor Ramsay
- The Missing Postman (1997) as Trevor Ramsay
- Silent Witness (1996)
- Strangers (1996) as Leonard
- Our Friends in the North (1996) as Alan Roe
- Annie's Bar (1996) as Terry Dunning
- Carrying Dad (1995) as Frank
- Room 101 (1994) as Self
- The Wimbledon Poisoner (1994) as Dr. Donald Templeton
- Doggin' Around (1994) as Ken
- White Goods (1994) as Jonnie Dow
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Mike Ross
- Between the Lines (1992) as Dennis Ralston
- Get Back (1992) as Albert Sweet
- Fool's Gold: The Story Of The Brink's Mat Robbery (1992) as Kenneth Noye
- In Suspicious Circumstances (1991) as Weldon Atherstone
- Broke (1991) as Ron Bannister
- A Little Piece of Sunshine (1990) as Desmond Hannah
- Screen One (1989) as Ken
- The Paradise Club (1989) as James Dexter
- Twist of Fate (1989) as Davi
- This Morning (1988) as Self
- Buster (1988) as Bruce Reynolds
- The Devil's Disciple (1987) as The Sergeant
- Ubac (1987) as Larry
- Hearts of Fire (1987) as Jack Rosner
- Harry's Kingdom (1987) as Terry Stewart
- Casualty (1986) as Father Peter Harker
- ScreenPlay (1986) as Ron Bannister
- Lovejoy (1986) as Gerald Somers
- Sunday Premiere (1986) as Terry Stewart
- EastEnders (1985) as Archie Mitchell
- Christopher Columbus (1985) as Don Castillo
- Theatre Night (1985) as The Sergeant
- Underworld (1985) as Roy Bain
- Shadey (1985) as Dick Darnley
- Mon Ami Washington (1984) as Ben Carlson
- Taggart (1983)
- Superman III (1983) as 2nd Miner
- The Making of 'Superman II' (1983) as Self / 2nd Miner (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Thriller (1982) as Albert
- A Gift of Tongues (1982) as Albert
- Triangle (1981) as Matt Taylor
- Fox (1980) as Joey Fox
- Fox (1980) as Joey Fox
- Dead Man's Kit (1980) as CPO Chalkey White
- Minder (1979) as Greg Collins
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Superman (1978) as 1st Reporter
- Armchair Thriller (1978) as CPO Chalky White
- The Professionals (1977) as Jack Craine
- The New Avengers (1976) as Williams
- Horse Latitudes (1975)
- Brawler as 'King' Joe Rawlins
- 3 of a Kind as Lord Ralph Barrington-Smythe
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Larry Lamb best known for?
Larry Lamb is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Don't Torture a Duckling (1972), Rise of the Footsoldier 4: Marbella (2019), Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011), Blood: The Last Vampire (2009).
When and where was Larry Lamb born?
Larry Lamb was born on October 10, 1947 in Edmonton, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Larry Lamb have?
Larry Lamb has accumulated over 112 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2025.
What is Larry Lamb's background in cinema and television?
Larry Lamb is an English actor. Born on 10 October 1947, in Edmonton, London, England, UK, he is 78 years old. Lamb is known for his acting credits, with a total of 111 known credits. He has appeared in various television shows, including EastEnders, Gavin & Stacey, and Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf. Lamb has also w...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self — aged about 59
- Spooks (2002) as Iain Kallis — aged about 54
- Our Friends in the North (1996) as Alan Roe — aged about 48
- Murphy's Law (2001) as George Garvey — aged about 53
- Silent Witness (1996) — aged about 48
- The Professionals (1977) as Jack Craine — aged about 29
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