Sean Hughes
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 10, 1965 in London, England, UK
- Died
- October 16, 2017
- Active Years
- 1986–2014 (29 Years)
- Total Credits
- 57 credits in database
Biography
Sean Hughes, also born John Hughes, was an English-born Irish stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He was born on November 10, 1965, in London, England, and died on October 16, 2017, in Highgate, London, England. During his career, he starred in his own television show titled Sean's Show, which was broadcast on Channel 4 and aired in 1992. He also served as one of the regular team captains on the BBC Two musical panel game Never Mind the Buzzcocks. As an actor and writer, his credits included work known for The Commitments in 1991, Sean's Show in 1992, and The Last Detective in 2003.
Career overview
Sean Hughes was an English-born Irish stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who was born on November 10, 1965, in London, England, and passed away on October 16, 2017, in Highgate, London. Also known by the birth name John Hughes, he established a multifaceted career in television, film, and live comedy.
In television, he starred in his own television show, Sean's Show, which was broadcast on Channel 4 starting in 1992. He also served as one of the regular team captains on the BBC Two musical panel game Never Mind the Buzzcocks. In addition to his television work, Hughes appeared in feature films and television projects, with his acting credits including roles in the 1991 film The Commitments and the television program The Last Detective in 2003. Throughout his career, he amassed numerous known credits in the entertainment industry as both an actor and a writer.
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Full Filmography
57 titles- Sean Hughes: Penguins (2014) as Self
- Sean Hughes: Penguins (2014) Writer
- Sean Hughes: Life Becomes Noises (2014) as Himself
- Sean Hughes: Life Becomes Noises (2014) Writer
- What a Load of Buzzcocks (2013) as Self - Team Captain
- Round Ireland with a Fridge (2010) as Brendan
- Saving Planet Earth UK (2007) as Himself - Presenter
- Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind (2007) as Tapir (voice)
- Once Upon a Time on the Westway (2007) as Mod
- The Dead Peasants Society (2007) as Mod
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Willesden (2007) as Mod
- The Man from Montevideo (2007) as Mod
- Dangerous Liaisons (2007) as Mod
- Sean Hughes - Live: The Right Side of Wrong (2007) as Himself
- Sean Hughes - Live: The Right Side of Wrong (2007) Writer
- Towpaths of Glory (2005) as Mod
- Three Steps to Hendon (2005) as Mod
- Friends Reunited (2005) as Mod
- Willesden Confidential (2005) as Mod
- Rubbadubbers: Splish! Splash! Splosh! (2005) as Various
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Sergeant Lake
- Rubbadubbers: Tubb's Pirate Treasure (2004) as Various
- Christine (2004) as Mod Lewis
- Dangerous and the Lonely Hearts (2004) as Mod Lewis
- The Long Bank Holiday (2004) as Mod Lewis
- Benefit to Mankind (2004) as Mod Lewis
- Rubbadubbers: Bathtime Scramble! (2004) as Various
- Thomas & Friends: Engines to the Rescue (2004) as Finbar (voice)
- The Last Detective (2003) as Mod Lewis
- Rubbadubbers (2003) as Finbar
- Tricia (2003) as Mod Lewis
- Girl on a Cycle (2003) as Matlock
- The Last Detective (2003) as Mod
- Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe (2002) as Tapir (voice)
- Puckoon (2002) as Dan Madigan
- Fear Factor (2001)
- Top of the Pops: The True Story (2001) as Self
- Gormenghast (2000) as Poet
- Four Men in a Plane (2000) as Pilot
- The Greatest Store in the World (1999) as Elf
- Have I Got Buzzcocks All Over (1999) as Self - Team Captain
- The Butcher Boy (1998) as Psychiatrist #1
- Fast Food (1998) as Fish
- Totally Bill Hicks (1998) as Self
- Never Rewind the Buzzcocks (1998) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self- Team Captain
- Snakes and Ladders (1996) as Martin
- Sean Hughes is 30 Somehow (1995) as Himself
- Sean Hughes is 30 Somehow (1995) Writer
- Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride (1994) as Self
- Sean Hughes - Live and Seriously Funny (1994) as Himself
- Sean Hughes - Live and Seriously Funny (1994) Writer
- Sean's Show (1992)
- Sean's Show (1992) Creator
- Murder Most Horrid (1991) as Zack Mitchell
- The Commitments (1991) as Dave from Eeijit Records
- Casualty (1986) as Jimmy Shapleton
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sean Hughes best known for?
Sean Hughes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Gun (2010), Agatha Christie's Marple (2004), Insomnia (2002), Gormenghast (2000).
When and where was Sean Hughes born?
Sean Hughes was born on November 10, 1965 in London, England, UK. They passed away on October 16, 2017.
How many credits does Sean Hughes have?
Sean Hughes has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2014.
What is Sean Hughes's background in cinema and television?
Sean Hughes, also born John Hughes, was an English-born Irish stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He was born on November 10, 1965, in London, England, and died on October 16, 2017, in Highgate, London, England. During his career, he starred in his own television show titled Sean's Show, which was broadcast on Channe...
Sean Hughes by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Sergeant Lake — aged about 38
- The Commitments (1991) as Dave from Eeijit Records — aged about 25
- Gormenghast (2000) as Poet — aged about 34
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self- Team Captain — aged about 30
- Murder Most Horrid (1991) as Zack Mitchell — aged about 25
- Casualty (1986) as Jimmy Shapleton — aged about 20
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