Sean Lock
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 22, 1963 in Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK
- Died
- August 16, 2021
- Active Years
- 1990–2020 (31 Years)
- Total Credits
- 57 credits in database
Biography
Sean Lock was an English comedian and actor born on April 22, 1963, in Chertsey, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. He passed away on August 16, 2021, at the age of 58. Before beginning his career as a stand-up comedian, Lock tried his hand at various short-term pursuits, including working as a goat herder, toilet cleaner, and social security office worker. He later undertook studies at the Drama Centre in London with the hope of becoming an actor. In the year 2000, Lock won the British Comedy Award in the category of Best Live Comic and was nominated for the Perrier Comedy Award. Additionally, he served as a team captain on the Channel 4 comedy panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats from 2005 to 2015.
Career overview
Sean Lock was an English comedian and actor born in Chertsey, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. Before establishing his presence in the entertainment industry, he attempted various short-term pursuits, which included working as a goat herder, a toilet cleaner, and a social security office worker. Seeking to become an actor, he eventually undertook studies at the Drama Centre in London.
Lock began his comedy career as a stand-up comedian. His work in the field earned him recognition, including a nomination for the Perrier Comedy Award. In the year 2000, he won the British Comedy Award in the category of Best Live Comic.
Alongside his stand-up career, Lock worked in television as an actor and comedian. He served as a team captain on the Channel 4 comedy panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats from 2005 to 2015. Over the course of his career, he amassed 47 known acting credits. Lock passed away on August 16, 2021, at the age of 58.
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Full Filmography
57 titles- Mandy (2020) as Geoff
- Dying Laughing (2017) as Self
- Sean Lock: Keep It Light (2017) as Self
- Sean Lock: Keep It Light (2017) Writer
- Let's Play Darts (2015) as Self - Competitor
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self - Team Captain
- Respect: A Felix Dexter Special (2013) as Self
- Sean Lock: Purple Van Man (2013) as Self
- Sean Lock: Purple Van Man (2013) Writer
- The Real Man's Road Trip: Sean & Jon Go West (2012) as Self - Presenter
- Making Qi (2011) as Self
- Sean Lock: Rogue Landlord (2011)
- A Comedy Roast (2010)
- Edinburgh Comedy Festival Live (2010)
- Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live (2010) as Himself
- Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live (2010) Writer
- Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009) as Self
- Argumental (2008)
- The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008 (2008)
- Sean Lock: Live! (2008) as himself
- Sean Lock: Live! (2008) Writer
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- Offshore (Gallivant) (2007)
- Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The One Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- TV Heaven, Telly Hell (2006) as Host
- 8 out of 10 Cats: Claws Out (2006) as Himself
- World Cup Goals Galore (2006) as Self - Narrator
- World Cup Goals Galore (2006) Writer
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self - Team Captain
- Ideal (2005) as Nathaniel
- 29 Minutes of Fame (2005) as Self - Panelist
- Big Fat Quiz (2004) as Self - Contestant
- QI (2003) as Self
- QI (2003) as Self - Panellist (archive footage)
- 15 Storeys High (2002) as Vince
- 15 Storeys High (2002) Creator
- This Filthy Earth (2001) Writer
- Kingdom Protista (2000)
- Is It Bill Bailey? (1998) Writer
- Is It Bill Bailey? (1998) Script Editor
- The Boy with the Big Face (1997) Writer
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- The World of Lee Evans (1995) as Mitchell
- Anton & Minty (1995) as Visitor
- Anton & Minty (1995) Writer
- Room 101 (1994) as Self
- Smart Alek (1993) as Smart Alek
- Smart Alek (1993) Writer
- Newman and Baddiel in Pieces (1993)
- Newman and Baddiel: Live and in Pieces (1993) as Self/Various Characters
- Newman and Baddiel on the Road to Wembley (1993) as Self
- Acumen (1991) as Artist buried under the weight of his own importance
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Host
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sean Lock best known for?
Sean Lock is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mandy (2020), Mandrake (2010), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013), Sean Lock: Purple Van Man (2013).
When and where was Sean Lock born?
Sean Lock was born on April 22, 1963 in Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK. They passed away on August 16, 2021.
How many credits does Sean Lock have?
Sean Lock has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2020.
What is Sean Lock's background in cinema and television?
Sean Lock was an English comedian and actor born on April 22, 1963, in Chertsey, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. He passed away on August 16, 2021, at the age of 58. Before beginning his career as a stand-up comedian, Lock tried his hand at various short-term pursuits, including working as a goat herder, toilet cleane...
Sean Lock by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Ideal (2005) as Nathaniel — aged about 42
- QI (2003) as Self — aged about 40
- QI (2003) as Self - Panellist (archive footage) — aged about 40
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self — aged about 44
- Big Fat Quiz (2004) as Self - Contestant — aged about 41
- Mandy (2020) as Geoff — aged about 57
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