Robert Webb
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 29, 1972 in Lincolnshire, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1990–2026 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 85 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Robert Webb (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Word count target: 90-130 words.
Name: Robert Patrick Webb (also known as Rob Webb).
Born: 29 September 1972.
Place of Birth: Lincolnshire, England, UK.
Professions: English comedian, actor, writer, presenter, and author.
Key Partnership: Comedy duo Mitchell and Webb with David Mitchell.
Notable Works:
Peep Show (Channel 4 sitcom) - plays Jeremy "Jez" Usbourne.
That Mitchell and Webb Look (sketch show).
The Two Faces of Mitchell and Webb (stage adaptation).
Magicians (2007 film).
Ambassadors (2013 series).
The Smoking Room (sitcom he headed).
Bruiser (sketch show).
Other mentions: Part of a cast mentioned by Jesse Armstrong (alongside David Mitchell).
Robert Patrick Webb, born 29 September 1972 in Lincolnshire, England, is an English comedian, actor, writer, presenter, and author. He rose to prominence as part of the comedy duo Mitchell and Webb alongside David Mitchell. The pair starred in the Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show, where Webb portrays Jeremy "Jez" Usbourne. Their collaborative work includes the sketch show That Mitchell and Webb Look, the stage adaptation The Two Faces of Mitchell and Webb, the 2007 film Magicians, and the 2013 series Ambassadors. Webb also headed the sitcom The Smoking Room and was a performer in the sketch show Bruiser. He is professionally known as Robert Webb or Rob Webb.
"Robert Patrick Webb, born 29 September 1972 in Lincolnshire, England, is an English comedian, actor, writer, presenter, and author. He rose to prominence as part of the comedy duo Mitchell and Webb alongside David Mitchell. The pair starred
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Robert Webb (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Robert Patrick Webb (professionally known as Robert Webb).
Born: 29 September 1972.
Nationality/Profession: English comedian, actor, writer, presenter, and author.
Key Partnership: Comedy duo Mitchell and Webb with David Mitchell.
Notable Works:
Peep Show (Channel 4 sitcom): Plays Jeremy "Jez" Usbourne.
That Mitchell and Webb Look (sketch show).
The Two Faces of Mitchell and Webb (stage adaptation).
Magicians (2007 film).
Ambassadors (2013 series).
The Smoking Room (sitcom he headed).
Bruiser (sketch show performer).
Other mentions: Part of a cast mentioned by Jesse Armstrong (creator of Succession).
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Mitchell/Webb partnership.
Robert Patrick Webb is an English comedian, actor, writer, presenter, and author. Born on 29 September 1972, he rose to prominence as part of the comedy duo Mitchell and Webb alongside David Mitchell. The pair starred in the Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show, where Webb portrays the character Jeremy "Jez" Usbourne. Their collaborative work also includes the sketch show That Mitchell and Webb Look and the stage adaptation titled The Two Faces of Mitchell and Webb.
Paragraph 2: Film, TV, and other credits.
In 2007, Webb and Mitchell starred in the film Magicians. Webb also appeared in the 2013 series Ambassadors. His other television credits include heading the sitcom The Smoking Room and performing in the sketch show Bruiser. Webb has also been noted in discussions regarding the work of creator Jesse Armstrong.
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"Robert Patrick Webb is an English comedian, actor, writer, presenter, and author. Born on 29 September 1972, he rose to prominence as part of the comedy duo Mitchell and Webb alongside David Mitchell. The pair starred in the Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show, where Webb portrays the character Jeremy "Jez" Usbourne. Their collaborative work also includes the sketch show That Mitchell and Webb Look and the stage adaptation titled The Two Faces of Mitchell and Webb.
In 2007, Webb and Mitchell starred in the film Magicians. Webb also appeared in the 2013 series Ambassadors. His other television credits include heading the sitcom The Smoking Room and performing in the sketch show Bruiser. Webb has also been noted in discussions regarding the work of creator Jesse Armstrong."
Word count: ~135 words. This is too short. I need to expand to reach 180-260 words using only the provided facts.
Expansion Strategy:
I need to be careful not to invent facts. I can elaborate on his professional identity and the nature of his roles as described.
Revised Draft:
Robert Patrick Webb is an English comedian, actor, writer, presenter, and author. Born on 29 September 1972, he is professionally known as Robert Webb. He rose to prominence as one half of the comedy duo Mitchell and Webb, performing alongside David Mitchell. The duo starred in the Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show, in which Webb plays the character Jeremy "
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Full Filmography
85 titles- 100 Questions with Tom Simons (2026) as Self
- The Antiques Riviera (2026) as Narrator (voice)
- High Hoops (2025) as Mr. Holt
- Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping (2025)
- Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping (2025) Writer
- Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping (2025) Executive Producer
- Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping (2025) Creator
- Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery (2023) as Martin
- Whitstable Pearl (2021) as Tom Grant
- Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains (2021) as Guest
- Frayed (2019) as Rufus
- Inside the Pet Food Factory (2019) as Self
- Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Panellist
- Back (2017) as Andrew
- Insert Name Here (2016) as Self - Panelist
- National Treasure (2016) as Robert Webb
- Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit (2016) as Self
- Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016) as Nick
- Our Ex-Wife (2016) as Jack
- Travel Man: 48 Hours in... (2015) as Self - Guest
- Duck Quacks Don't Echo (2014)
- 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy (2014) as Self
- Rick and Morty (2013) as Knight of the Sun (voice)
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self
- Ambassadors (2013) as Neil Tilly
- Was It Something I Said? (2013) as Self - Panellist
- You Saw Them Here First (2013) as Himself - Narrator
- Gadget Man (2012)
- The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff (2012) as Jedrington Secret-Past
- The Wedding Video (2012) as Tim
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Justin West
- Fresh Meat (2011) as Dan
- The Toys That Made Christmas (2011) as Self - Presenter
- Let's Dance for Sport Relief (2010) as Self - Judge
- Channel 4's Comedy Gala (2010)
- The Bubble (2010) as Self
- Robert's Web (2010)
- Peep Show: Seasonal Beatings (2010) as Jeremy "Jez" Usborne
- Harry Hill's TV Burp Gold 3 (2010) as Self (voice) (archive footage)
- Mad and Bad: 60 Years of Science on TV (2010) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Let's Dance for Comic Relief (2009) as Self
- You Have Been Watching (2009) as Self
- My Life In Verse (2009) as Self
- All Star Mr & Mrs (2008)
- Argumental (2008)
- Lily Allen and Friends (2008) as Self - Guest
- The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008 (2008)
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- Magicians (2007) as Karl Allen
- That Mitchell and Webb Look (2006) as Various Characters
- That Mitchell and Webb Look (2006) Writer
- That Mitchell and Webb Look (2006) Creator
- Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive (2006)
- Confetti (2006) as Michael
- The Two Faces of Mitchell and Webb (2006)
- Doctor Who (2005) as Robot 2 (voice)
- Twisted Tales (2005) as Colin
- Twisted Tales (2005) Writer
- Blessed (2005)
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Tim Kendall
- The Smoking Room (2004) as Robin
- QI (2003) as Self
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
- Peep Show (2003) as Jeremy Usborne
- Spine Chillers (2003)
- The Mitchell and Webb Situation (2001)
- The Mitchell and Webb Situation (2001) Writer
- The Mitchell and Webb Situation (2001) Creator
- Fun at the Funeral Parlour (2001)
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000) as Glorfinoid (voice)
- Urban Gothic (2000) as Bentley Kaye
- Bruiser (2000)
- Bruiser (2000) Writer
- Bruiser (2000) Creator
- People Like Us (1999) as Tom Wolfson
- Comic Act (1998) as Mario
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self - Host
- Soccer AM (1995) as Self
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
- Room 101 (1994) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Host
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Presenter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Webb best known for?
Robert Webb is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Whitstable Pearl (2021), Inside the Pet Food Factory (2019), Born American (1986), National Treasure (2016).
When and where was Robert Webb born?
Robert Webb was born on September 29, 1972 in Lincolnshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Robert Webb have?
Robert Webb has accumulated over 85 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is Robert Webb's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Robert Webb (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Robert Patrick Webb (also known as Rob Webb). Born: 29 Septe...
Robert Webb by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Rick and Morty (2013) as Knight of the Sun (voice) — aged about 40
- Peep Show (2003) as Jeremy Usborne — aged about 30
- QI (2003) as Self — aged about 30
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self — aged about 34
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Tim Kendall — aged about 31
- Doctor Who (2005) as Robot 2 (voice) — aged about 32
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