Tim Key
Biography
Tim Key is an English actor, born on 2 September 1976, in Cambridgeshire, England, UK. He has appeared in various roles, including Sidekick Simon in the Alan... series. Key has also been involved in several other projects, such as Taskmaster, Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe, and Detektoráři. As a performer, he has showcased his talents at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, both as a solo act and as part of the comedy group Cowards. Key's acting credits include over 70 known roles, according to The Movie Database. He is also known for his work as a writer, comedian, and poet, having won the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2009 and been nominated for the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality.
Career overview
Tim Key is an English actor known for his work in various television shows and films. He has appeared in a total of 71 acting credits. Key's acting career has spanned multiple genres and formats, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
Key has been involved in several notable projects, including Taskmaster and Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe. These shows demonstrate his ability to adapt to different comedic styles and formats. Additionally, his work in Detektoráři highlights his range as an actor in various types of productions.
Key's acting career has been marked by his appearances in a wide range of television shows and films. With over 70 acting credits to his name, he has established himself as a prolific and talented actor in the English entertainment industry. His work continues to be recognized and appreciated by audiences and critics alike.
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Full Filmography
79 titles- Mickey 17 (2025) as Pigeon Man
- The Paper (2025) as Ken Davies
- The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025) as Charles Heath
- The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025) Screenplay
- The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025) Executive Producer
- Stroke of Genius (2025) as Narrator (voice)
- Chess Ham (2025) as Self
- Wicked Little Letters (2024) as Father Ambrose
- See How They Run (2022) as Commissioner Harrold Scott
- Here We Go (2022) as Ray
- The Witchfinder (2022) as Gideon Bannister
- The Horne Section TV Show (2022) as Ken Longlevers
- Talk Radio (2021) as Danny Mallard (voice)
- No More Jockeys (2020)
- No More Jockeys (2020) Creator
- Love Wedding Repeat (2020) as Sidney
- Days of the Bagnold Summer (2020) as Dale
- Brassic (2019) as Vortex
- After Life (2019) as Rude Date
- This Time with Alan Partridge (2019) as Simon Denton
- Greed (2019) as Sam
- The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (2018) as Self - Guest
- Trust (2018) as Gavin
- Wonderdate (2018) as Man
- Wonderdate (2018) Writer
- Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Contestant
- Pls Like (2017) as James Wirm
- Gap Year (2017) as Greg
- Alan Partridge: Why, When, Where, How And Whom? (2017) as Himself
- Regular (2017) as Regular
- The Overcoat (2017) as Narrator
- Year Friends (2016) as Peter Priest
- Stag (2016) as Aitken
- Taskmaster (2015) as Self
- Cradle to Grave (2015) as Stutely
- Together (2015) as Joseph the Policeman
- Taskmaster Bonus Material (2015)
- I Decided to Leave (2015) as Man (voice)
- Tree (2015)
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Ian
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Self
- The Double (2014) as Care Worker
- Sardines (2014) as Ian
- The Dog Thrower (2014) as Jonah
- Two Films About Loneliness (2014)
- Anthony (2014) as Santa
- Anthony (2014) Writer
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self - Dictionary Corner
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self
- Plebs (2013) as Mushki
- I Give It a Year (2013) as Alan
- Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe (2013) as Self
- The Harry Hill Movie (2013) as Toilet Attendant
- Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (2013) as Sidekick Simon
- Very Few Fish (2013) as Jimbo
- Playhouse Presents (2012) as Jonah
- A Young Doctor's Notebook (2012) as Pyotr the Patient
- Games On: Tent (2012) as Dan
- Pointless Celebrities (2011) as Self - Contestant
- One Day (2011) as Customer
- Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge (2010) as Sidekick Simon
- The Bubble (2010) as Self
- The Games That Time Forgot: Cricket on Horseback and Other Forgotten Sports (2010) as Self - Rival and Friend
- We Need Answers (2009) as Self - Question Master
- We Need Answers (2009) Creator
- Cowards (2009)
- Cowards (2009) Writer
- No More Women (2009) as Self - Contestant
- No More Women (2009) Creator
- Skins (2007) as Dr. O'Dwyer
- Angelo's (2007) as Steve
- The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island (2007) as Charles
- The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island (2007) Writer
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Saxondale (2006) as Promotions Guy
- Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive (2006) as Kim
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
- Peep Show (2003) as Jerry
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tim Key best known for?
Tim Key is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mickey 17 (2025), The Paper (2025), Wicked Little Letters (2024), See How They Run (2022).
When and where was Tim Key born?
Tim Key was born on September 2, 1976 in Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Tim Key have?
Tim Key has accumulated over 79 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2025.
What is Tim Key's background in cinema and television?
Tim Key is an English actor, born on 2 September 1976, in Cambridgeshire, England, UK. He has appeared in various roles, including Sidekick Simon in the Alan... series. Key has also been involved in several other projects, such as Taskmaster, Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe, and Detektoráři. As a performer, he has showca...