Rob Brydon
Biography
Rob Brydon, born Robert Brydon Jones on 3 May 1965 in Swansea, Wales, is a Welsh actor, comedian, impressionist, presenter, singer and writer. He has worked across film, television and radio, accumulating more than one hundred credited appearances. Brydon was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2013 Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to comedy, broadcasting and charitable work. He first gained public attention through the black‑comedy series Human Remains (2000), the mock‑documentary Marion and Geoff (2000–2003), the chat‑show spoof The Keith Barret Show (2004–2005) and the comedy series Supernova (2005–2006). From 2007 until 2024 he portrayed Bryn West in the BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey, a performance that earned him a BAFTA Award nomination.
Career overview
Robert Brydon, born Robert Brydon Jones on 3 May 1965 in Swansea, Wales, is a Welsh actor, comedian, impressionist, presenter, singer and writer. He first gained prominence through a combination of film, television and radio work, building a reputation as a versatile performer. In recognition of his contributions to comedy, broadcasting and charitable activities, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2013 Queen Elizabeth II Birthday Honours.
Brydon’s television career includes leading roles in several acclaimed series. He appeared in the black‑comedy series Human Remains (2000) and the mock‑documentary Marion and Geoff (2000–2003). He later fronted the chat‑show spoof The Keith Barret Show (2004–2005) and starred in the comedy series Supernova (2005–2006). From 2007 until 2024 he portrayed Bryn West in the BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey, a performance that earned him a BAFTA Award nomination.
In addition to his television work, Brydon is noted for his film appearances. He became known for roles in Black Books, Sbal prachy a vypadni and I’m Alan Partridge, further establishing his reputation as a prominent figure in British comedy. Across his career he has accumulated more than a hundred acting credits, reflecting a sustained presence in both comedic and dramatic productions.
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143 titles- Not Alone (2027) as Dunk (voice)
- The Scarecrows' Wedding (2026) as Reginald Rake (voice)
- The Floor (UK) (2026) as Self - Presenter
- Stitch Head (2025) as Professor (voice)
- Destination X (2025) as Self - Host
- Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell (2025) as Self
- Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure (2025) as Narrator (voice)
- Rob Brydon's Honky Tonk Road Trip (2025) as Self - Presenter
- When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain (2025) as Self
- An Entirely MAD! Conversation With Rob Brydon & Sparks (2025)
- My Lady Jane (2024) as Lord Dudley
- Tiddler (2024) as Fisherman / Whale / Starfish / Anchovy (voice)
- Tabby McTat (2024) as Fred (voice)
- Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale (2024) as Self
- Barbie (2023) as Sugar Daddy Ken
- The Smeds and the Smoos (2023) as Uncle Smoo (voice)
- The Amazing Maurice (2022) as The Pied Piper (voice)
- The John Bishop Show (2022) as Self
- Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends (2022) as Self
- Zog and the Flying Doctors (2021) as King (voice)
- Superworm (2021) as Crow (voice)
- McDonald & Dodds (2020) as Roy Gilbert
- The Snail and the Whale (2020) as Whale (voice)
- The Big Night In (2020) as Rob Brydon
- Days of the Bagnold Summer (2020) as Mr Porter
- The Trip to Greece (2020) as Rob
- Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse (2020) as William Heelis
- Green Eggs and Ham (2019) as Philip Trousers (voice)
- Green Eggs and Ham (2019) as Philip Trousers / Snalfred (voice)
- Blinded by the Light (2019) as Matt's Dad
- Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas (2019) as Bryn West
- Trust (2018) as President Nixon
- Holmes & Watson (2018) as Inspector Lestrade
- Early Man (2018) as Message Bird / Brian / Bryan / Gonad the Gaul (voice)
- Zog (2018) as Guards / Knight / other vocals (voice)
- The Highway Rat (2018) as Narrator / The Horse (voice)
- Swimming with Men (2018) as Eric Scott
- Revolting Rhymes (2017) as Short Sister (Voice)
- Revolting Rhymes (2017) as Short Sister / King / Rolf / Banker Pig (voice)
- The Trip to Spain (2017) as Rob
- Bear's Mission with... (2017) as Himself
- The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016) as Gryff
- Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches (2016) as Narrator (Voice)
- Cinderella (2015) as Master Phineus
- Stick Man (2015) as Snail / Park-keeper / Swan Dad / Frog / Beach Dad / Crab / Cat (voice)
- Lily's Driftwood Bay (2014) as Dredger Tom Fox (voice)
- Duck Quacks Don't Echo (2014)
- The Trip to Italy (2014) as Rob
- The Guess List (2014) as Host
- The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure (2014) as Self
- Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show (2014) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self
- Gangsta Granny (2013) as Mr Parker
- Room on the Broom (2012) as Cat (voice)
- Bond on Location (2012) as Narrator (voice)
- The Best of Men (2012) as Corporal Wynne Bowen
- The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012 (2012) as Self - Presenter
- The Gruffalo's Child (2011) as The Snake (voice)
- The Trip (2011) as Rob Brydon
- Making Qi (2011) as Self
- Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties (2011) as Self
- The Trip (2010) as Rob
- The One Ronnie (2010)
- Prairie Dogs: Talk of the Town (2010) as Narrator
- Chris Moyles' Quiz Night (2009) as Self
- Let's Dance for Comic Relief (2009) as Self
- The Gruffalo (2009) as Snake (voice)
- Rob Brydon Live (2009) as Rob Brydon
- Rob Brydon Live (2009) Executive Producer
- Rob Brydon Live (2009) Writer
- The Saint & the Hanged Man (2008) as Narrator
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self - Host
- Gavin & Stacey (2007) as Bryn West
- Heroes and Villains (2007)
- More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy (2007)
- Little Britain Down Under (2007) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Heroes & Villains: Napoleon (2007) as Stanislav Fréron
- The One Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Not Going Out (2006) as George (voice)
- Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive (2006) as Himself - Host
- James Bond: For Real (2006) as Narrator
- Becoming Bond (2006) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Keith Barret Live (2006) as Keith Barret
- A Cock and Bull Story (2005) as Toby Shandy / Rob Brydon
- MirrorMask (2005) as Morris Campbell / Prime Minister
- Supernova (2005) as Dr. Paul Hamilton
- Monkey Trousers (2005)
- Alan Partridge Presents: The Cream of British Comedy (2005) as Self
- Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore (2005) as Kenneth Tynan
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Inspector Awdrey
- Shaun of the Dead (2004) as Football Commentator / 'Zombies From Hell!' Presenter (voice) (uncredited)
- Big Fat Quiz (2004) as Self - Contestant
- The Keith Barret Show (2004)
- The Keith Barret Show (2004) Producer
- QI (2003) as Self
- QI (2003) as Self - Panellist (archive footage)
- Little Britain (2003) as Bubbles' Ex-Husband
- Coogan's Runner (2003) as Self
- Top Gear (2002) as Self
- Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002) as Self
- Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002) as Evil Rob Brydon
- Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002) as Self - Guest Announcer
- 24 Hour Party People (2002) as Ryan Letts
- Cruise of the Gods (2002) as Andy Van Allen
- Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe (2002) as Prison Guard (voice)
- Richard & Judy (2001) as Self
- Murder in Mind (2001) as Barry Coates
- Marion and Geoff: A Small Summer Party (2001) as Keith Barret
- Marion and Geoff: A Small Summer Party (2001) Writer
- Black Books (2000) as B. Nugent
- Human Remains (2000) as Various Characters
- Marion and Geoff (2000) as Keith Barret
- Marion and Geoff (2000) Writer
- Marion and Geoff (2000) Producer
- Millennium: The Musical (1999) as Various characters
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) as Traffic Warden
- The Very Thought of You (1998) as Bus Driver
- I'm Alan Partridge (1997) as Baptist Fan
- Cold Lazarus (1996) as Karl
- Lord of Misrule (1996) as Cornish Policeman
- Married for Life (1996) as TV Newsreader
- Married for Life (1996) as Happy
- First Knight (1995) as Man in Crowd (uncredited)
- Eleven Men Against Eleven (1995) as Radio Commentator
- The Healer (1994) as Sean
- Summer Session (1992) as Self
- Summer Session (1992) Writer
- Fantastic Person (1991)
- Body Beautiful (1991) as Vince/Husband/Mr Otaka/Trainer (voice)
- Body Beautiful (1991) Writer
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Host
- The Wrong Type (1990)
- Natural World (1983) as Narrator
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Bill's Included as Bill Beam
- Bill's Included Executive Producer
- Gaynor & Ray as Ray
- Gaynor & Ray Writer
- Frank and Percy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rob Brydon best known for?
Rob Brydon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Barbie (2023), The Amazing Maurice (2022), Green Eggs and Ham (2019), Green Eggs and Ham (2019).
When and where was Rob Brydon born?
Rob Brydon was born on May 3, 1965 in Swansea, Wales, UK.
How many credits does Rob Brydon have?
Rob Brydon has accumulated over 143 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2027.
What is Rob Brydon's background in cinema and television?
Rob Brydon, born Robert Brydon Jones on 3 May 1965 in Swansea, Wales, is a Welsh actor, comedian, impressionist, presenter, singer and writer. He has worked across film, television and radio, accumulating more than one hundred credited appearances. Brydon was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the...