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Paul Whitehouse

Acting Born May 17, 1958 Stanleytown, Rhondda, Wales, UK 102 credits

Biography

Paul Whitehouse is a Welsh actor born on May 17, 1958, in Stanleytown, Rhondda, Wales, UK. He is known for his work in various television and film projects. Whitehouse has appeared in the BBC sketch comedy series The Fast Show, as well as in shows featuring Harry Enfield, including Harry & Paul and Harry Enfield & Chums. He has also starred in the BBC series Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, alongside Bob Mortimer. In addition to his television work, Whitehouse has acted in films such as Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland, and The Death of Stalin. He was included in a 2005 poll of the top 50 comedy acts voted for by comedians and comedy insiders.

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Career

Career overview

Paul Whitehouse is a Welsh actor known for his work in various television shows and films. He has been a main star in the BBC sketch comedy series The Fast Show. Whitehouse has also starred alongside Harry Enfield in the shows Harry & Paul and Harry Enfield & Chums. In addition to his television work, he has appeared in several films, including Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland, and The Death of Stalin.

Whitehouse's acting credits span multiple genres, showcasing his versatility as a performer. His collaborations with other comedians, such as Harry Enfield and Bob Mortimer, demonstrate his ability to work effectively in different comedic contexts. His appearances in films have further highlighted his range as an actor.

Throughout his career, Whitehouse has been recognized by his peers as a notable figure in comedy. He was included in a 2005 poll to find The Comedian's Comedian, ranking among the top 50 comedy acts voted for by comedians and comedy insiders.

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Known for

Film

The Personal History of David Copperfield

as Daniel Peggotty
Film

Cardiogram

as Self
Film

Ghost Stories

as Tony Matthews
Film

The Death of Stalin

as Anastas Mikoyan
Film

Alice Through the Looking Glass

as Thackery Earwicket / March Hare (voice)
Film

Alice in Wonderland

as Thackery Earwicket / March Hare (voice)
Film

Burke & Hare

as Gentleman Drunk

The Graham Norton Show

as Self

The One Show

as Self - Guest
Film

Corpse Bride

as William Van Dort / Mayhew / Paul the Head Waiter (voice)
Film

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

as Sir Cadogan

The Culture Show

as Self

Frequent co-stars

Johnny Depp 2 shared titles
Helena Bonham Carter 2 shared titles
Christopher Lee 2 shared titles
Michael Gough 2 shared titles
Harry Enfield 2 shared titles
Kathy Burke 2 shared titles
Jon Glover 2 shared titles
Martin Clunes 2 shared titles
Verity Sharp 1 shared title
Charles Hazlewood 1 shared title

Career timeline

Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic
Johnny Vegas: Art, ADHD & MeInvincible · Executive Producer
The Chris McCausland ShowPaul Whitehouse's Sketch Show YearsLegends of Comedy with Lenny Henry
The ChangeVinnie Jones in the CountryPaul Whitehouse: Our Troubled RiversDodger Special: Coronation
Why Didn't They Ask Evans?The Tiger Who Came to TeaA League of Their Own Road Trip: Dingle To DoverThe Love Box in Your Living Room
Murder, They Hope
The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming CatchphrasesThe Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases · Executive ProducerThe Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases · WriterThe Fast Show: More Blooming Catchphrases
The Personal History of David Copperfield
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone FishingKing of ThievesGhost StoriesChuck Steel: Night of the Trampires
The Death of StalinSmashie's Xmastastic PlaylistSmashie's Christmastastic Playlist
Alice Through the Looking GlassThe Windsors
MortdecaiNurseNurse · WriterNurse · ProducerAn Evening with Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)Brian Pern: A Life in Rock50 Years of BBC Two ComedyThe IT Crowd ManualHarry & Paul's Story of the 2s
Toast of LondonIt's Kevin
Alice in WonderlandBurke & HareBellamy's PeopleBellamy's People · ProducerFry and Laurie Reunited
The Graham Norton ShowRobbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
The One Show
Corpse BrideHarry & PaulHarry & Paul · WriterHarry & Paul · CreatorHelp
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanThe Culture ShowFinding NeverlandThe Catherine Tate ShowParkinson
Comedy ConnectionsSwiss ToniThe Fast Show: The Farewell TourThe Fast Show: The Farewell Tour · Producer
Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe
HappinessHappiness · WriterJumpers for Goalposts
Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)Kevin & Perry Go Large
David CopperfieldRobbie the Reindeer: Hooves of FireSuit You Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast ShowHarry Enfield Undressed
ParkinsonMatch of the World CupThe Fast Show LiveTed & RalphTed & Ralph · Executive Producer
The Fast ShowThe Fast Show · WriterThe Fast Show · ProducerThe Fast Show · CreatorHarry Enfield and Chums
Shooting StarsThe Smell of Reeves and Mortimer
GamesMasterThe Weekenders
Paul Merton: The SeriesAmnesty International's Big 30
Harry Enfield's Television ProgrammeThe Craig Ferguson ShowThe Craig Ferguson Show · Writer

Full filmography

  • Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic (2026) as Self (uncredited)
  • Johnny Vegas: Art, ADHD & Me (2025) as Self
  • Invincible (2025) Executive Producer
  • The Chris McCausland Show (2024) as Self
  • Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years (2024) as Self
  • Legends of Comedy with Lenny Henry (2024) as Self - Guest
  • The Change (2023) as Tony
  • Vinnie Jones in the Country (2023) as Self
  • Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers (2023) as Self - Presenter
  • Dodger Special: Coronation (2023) as Royston
  • Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (2022) as Askew
  • The Tiger Who Came to Tea (2022) as Milkman
  • A League of Their Own Road Trip: Dingle To Dover (2022)
  • The Love Box in Your Living Room (2022)
  • Murder, They Hope (2021) as Monty
  • The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases (2020) as Self/Various Characters
  • The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases (2020) Executive Producer
  • The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases (2020) Writer
  • The Fast Show: More Blooming Catchphrases (2020) as Self/Various Characters
  • The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019) as Daniel Peggotty
  • Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (2018) as Self
  • King of Thieves (2018) as Carl Wood
  • Ghost Stories (2018) as Tony Matthews
  • Chuck Steel: Night of the Trampires (2018) as The Wise One
  • The Death of Stalin (2017) as Anastas Mikoyan
  • Smashie's Xmastastic Playlist (2017) as DJ Mike Smash
  • Smashie's Christmastastic Playlist (2017) as Mike Smash
  • Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) as Thackery Earwicket / March Hare (voice)
  • The Windsors (2016) as George III
  • Mortdecai (2015) as Spinoza
  • Nurse (2015) as Graham Downes
  • Nurse (2015) Writer
  • Nurse (2015) Producer
  • An Evening with Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse (2015)
  • Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly) (2014) as Self
  • Brian Pern: A Life in Rock (2014) as Pat Quid
  • 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy (2014) as Self
  • The IT Crowd Manual (2014) as Self
  • Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s (2014) as Terry Collier / Michael Palin / Manuel / Frankie Howerd / Lurcio / Yosser Hughes / Lord Lawson / Stanley Baldrick / Alan Yentob / Rick / Dennis Potter / Evan Davis / Tim Canterbury / Rick Prog-Rock / Mary Berry / Jools Holland / Paul Merton / Sarah Silligan / Alan Davies / Diddy Andy Hamilton / Various
  • Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s (2014) Writer
  • Toast of London (2013) as Vic Titball
  • It's Kevin (2013) as Rev. D.W.F. Winkleberry
  • Alice in Wonderland (2010) as Thackery Earwicket / March Hare (voice)
  • Burke & Hare (2010) as Gentleman Drunk
  • Bellamy's People (2010)
  • Bellamy's People (2010) Producer
  • Fry and Laurie Reunited (2010) as Self
  • The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa (2010) as Self
  • The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
  • Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind (2007) as Prancer (voice)
  • The One Show (2006) as Self - Guest
  • Corpse Bride (2005) as William Van Dort / Mayhew / Paul the Head Waiter (voice)
  • Harry & Paul (2005)
  • Harry & Paul (2005) Writer
  • Harry & Paul (2005) Creator
  • Help (2005) as Various
  • Help (2005) Producer
  • Help (2005) Writer
  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) as Sir Cadogan
  • The Culture Show (2004) as Self
  • Finding Neverland (2004) as Stage Manager
  • The Catherine Tate Show (2004)
  • Parkinson (2004)
  • Comedy Connections (2003)
  • Swiss Toni (2003)
  • The Fast Show: The Farewell Tour (2003) as Various
  • The Fast Show: The Farewell Tour (2003) Producer
  • Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe (2002) as Prancer (voice)
  • Happiness (2001) as Danny Spencer
  • Happiness (2001) Writer
  • Jumpers for Goalposts (2001) as Ron Manager
  • Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000)
  • Kevin & Perry Go Large (2000) as Bouncer
  • David Copperfield (1999) as Pawnbroker
  • Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire (1999) as Prancer (voice)
  • Suit You Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show (1999) as Self
  • Harry Enfield Undressed (1999)
  • Parkinson (1998) as Self
  • Match of the World Cup (1998)
  • The Fast Show Live (1998)
  • Ted & Ralph (1998) as Ted / Rowley Birkin / Kevin Brown
  • Ted & Ralph (1998) Executive Producer
  • The Fast Show (1994) as Various Characters
  • The Fast Show (1994) Writer
  • The Fast Show (1994) Producer
  • The Fast Show (1994) Creator
  • Harry Enfield and Chums (1994) as Various Characters
  • Harry Enfield and Chums (1994) Writer
  • The Danny Baker Show (1994)
  • Smashie and Nicey's Top of the Pops Party (1994) as Smashie
  • Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era (1994) as Mike Smash
  • Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
  • The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer (1993)
  • GamesMaster (1992)
  • The Weekenders (1992) as Spencer Pedal
  • Paul Merton: The Series (1991)
  • Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991) as Mike Smash
  • Harry Enfield's Television Programme (1990)
  • The Craig Ferguson Show (1990) as Various
  • The Craig Ferguson Show (1990) Writer
  • Countryfile (1988) as Self
  • Top of the Pops (1964) as Self - Host