Romesh Ranganathan
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 27, 1978 in Crawley, West Sussex, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1979–2026 (48 Years)
- Total Credits
- 107 credits in database
Biography
Jonathan Romesh Ranganathan is a British actor, comedian, and presenter who was born on March 27, 1978, in Crawley, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom. He is the son of Sri Lankan Tamil parents named Ranga and Shanthi, and he was raised as a Hindu. During his childhood, he suffered an eye infection that resulted in a drooping eyelid. His style of comedy is characterized as deadpan and often self-deprecating. Active in the entertainment industry as a performer known for acting, he has accumulated numerous known credits across various films and television shows throughout his career.
Career overview
Jonathan Romesh Ranganathan is a British actor, comedian, and presenter whose style of comedy is deadpan and often self-deprecating. Born in Crawley, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, on March 27, 1978, he is the son of Sri Lankan Tamil parents named Ranga and Shanthi, and he was raised as a Hindu. As a child, he experienced an eye infection that left him with a drooping eyelid.
In his professional career in the entertainment industry, Romesh Ranganathan is recognized for his work in acting. He has accumulated numerous known credits in movies and television shows, establishing a substantial filmography as an actor across various screen projects. His biographical background and entertainment career have made him a visible figure across multiple international television and film reference databases, reflecting his active involvement in acting, comedy, and presenting roles.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
107 titles- Unacceptable (2026) as Self - Guest
- What Would You Rather?: Decide to Survive (2026) as Self - Host
- Would You Rather: Decide to Survive (2026) as Self - Host
- The Celebrity Traitors (2025) as Self - Contestant
- LOL: Last One Laughing UK (2025) as Self
- Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell (2025) as Self
- Go Get Arty (2025) Executive Producer
- A League Of Their Own: The Rally (2025) as Self - Host / Narrator
- Romesh: Can't Knock the Hustle (2025) as Self
- Despicable Me 4 (2024) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Rob Beckett's Smart TV (2024) as Self - Guest
- Bluey Book Reads (2024) as Reader
- Taskmasterclass (2024) as Self
- Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening (2024) as Self - Host
- A League of Their Own: Mexican Road Trip (2024)
- Legends of Comedy with Lenny Henry (2024) as Self - Guest
- Comic Relief 2024: Funny for Money (2024) as Self
- Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023) as Nick (voice)
- Romantic Getaway (2023) as Deacon
- Romantic Getaway (2023) Creator
- Avoidance (2022) as Jonathan
- Avoidance (2022) Executive Producer
- Avoidance (2022) Writer
- Avoidance (2022) Creator
- Celebrity Rebrand (2022) as Self
- The Misinvestigations of Romesh Ranganathan (2022) as Self - Presenter
- A League of Their Own Road Trip: Dingle To Dover (2022)
- Romesh Ranganathan: The Cynic (2022) as Self
- Romesh Ranganathan: The Cynic (2022) Writer
- Jon & Lucy's Party of the Year (2022) as Self
- The Cheap Seats (2021) as Self
- The Weakest Link (2021) as Self - Presenter
- Cinderella (2021) as Romesh
- A League of Their Own Road Trip: Loch Ness to London (2021)
- Sex: Unzipped (2021) as Self
- Staged (2020) as Romesh
- King Gary (2020) as Stuart Williams
- The Big Night In (2020) as Self
- Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe’s Parenting Hell (2020) as Self
- King Gary Christmas Special (2020) as Stuart Williams
- Hypothetical (2019) as Self
- Rob & Romesh Vs (2019) as Self - Presenter
- DNA Journey (2019)
- The Ranganation (2019) as Self - Presenter
- Romesh Presents (2019) as Curator
- Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier (2018) as Self
- Judge Romesh (2018) as Self - Judge Romesh
- Just Another Immigrant (2018) as Self
- The Reluctant Landlord (2018) as Romesh
- The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan (2018) as Self - Presenter
- The Mayoress (2018) as Ravi De Silva
- Aliens Love Underpants and...Panta Claus (2018)
- King Gary Pilot (2018) as Stuart Williams
- Romesh's Look Back to the Future (2018) as Self - Host
- Just Another Immigrant: Romesh at the Greek (2018) as Self
- Just Another Immigrant: Romesh at the Greek (2018) Writer
- Frankie Boyle's New World Order (2017) as Self
- Romesh: Talking to Comedians (2017) as Self
- Comic Relief: Red Nose Day (2017) as Self - Presenter
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self - Performer
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self
- Insert Name Here (2016) as Self - Panelist
- It’s Not Rocket Science (2016) as Self - Presenter
- Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live (2016) as Self
- Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live (2016) Writer
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Comedian
- Taskmaster (2015) as Self
- Taskmaster Bonus Material (2015)
- Funny Valentines (2015) as Romesh
- Funny Valentines (2015) Writer
- Play To The Whistle (2015) as Self - Team Member
- Josh (2015) as Theme Park Attendant
- Asian Provocateur (2015) as Self - Presenter
- Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014) as Self
- Duck Quacks Don't Echo (2014)
- Virtually Famous (2014) as Self - Panelist
- The Dog Ate My Homework (2014) as Self - Comedian Contestant
- The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (2014) as Self
- Age of Cannibals (2014) as Singh
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self
- Yonderland (2013) as Priest
- Was It Something I Said? (2013) as Self - Panellist
- Playhouse Presents (2012) as Nitin
- The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self
- The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self - Guest
- A League of Their Own (2010) as Himself - Host
- A League of Their Own (2010) as Self - Panellist
- A League of Their Own (2010) as Host
- Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self
- Mock the Week (2005) as Self
- Big Fat Quiz (2004) as Self - Contestant
- Live at the Apollo (2004) as Self
- QI (2003) as Self
- Top Gear (2002) as Self
- Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002) as Self - Guest Announcer
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self - Panellist
- Room 101 (1994) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Host
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Panellist
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Presenter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Romesh Ranganathan best known for?
Romesh Ranganathan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Unacceptable (2026), What Would You Rather: Decide to Survive? (2026), Would You Rather: Decide to Survive (2026), The Celebrity Traitors (2025).
When and where was Romesh Ranganathan born?
Romesh Ranganathan was born on March 27, 1978 in Crawley, West Sussex, England, UK.
How many credits does Romesh Ranganathan have?
Romesh Ranganathan has accumulated over 107 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2026.
What is Romesh Ranganathan's background in cinema and television?
Jonathan Romesh Ranganathan is a British actor, comedian, and presenter who was born on March 27, 1978, in Crawley, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom. He is the son of Sri Lankan Tamil parents named Ranga and Shanthi, and he was raised as a Hindu. During his childhood, he suffered an eye infection that resulted in a...
Romesh Ranganathan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Bluey Book Reads (2024) as Reader — aged about 46
- The Celebrity Traitors (2025) as Self - Contestant — aged about 47
- Taskmaster (2015) as Self — aged about 37
- Staged (2020) as Romesh — aged about 42
- QI (2003) as Self — aged about 25
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self — aged about 29
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