Vic Reeves
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 24, 1959 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
- Active Years
- 1964–2025 (62 Years)
- Total Credits
- 122 credits in database
Biography
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Vic Reeves (Acting).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use only verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Name: Jim Moir (also known as Vic Reeves).
Profession: British comedian, actor, TV presenter, singer, writer, and artist.
Known for: Acting.
Comedy Duo: Reeves and Mortimer (with Bob Mortimer).
Birthday: January 24, 1959.
Place of Birth: Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK.
Gender: Male.
Known Credits: 110.
Acting Credit: Catterick.
Parents: Audrey and James (James was a linotype operator on the Yorkshire Post, then the Northern Echo).
Also known as: Yes! Loo.
Jim Moir, professionally known as Vic Reeves, is a British comedian, actor, TV presenter, singer, writer, and artist. Born on January 24, 1959, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK, he is the son of Audrey and James. His father worked as a linotype operator for the Yorkshire Post and later the Northern Echo. Reeves is recognized as one half of the comedy duo Reeves and Mortimer, performing alongside Bob Mortimer. His acting credits include Catterick, and he has a total of 110 known credits. He is also known by the name Yes! Loo.
Draft: Jim Moir, professionally known by his stage name Vic Reeves, is a British comedian, actor, TV presenter, singer, writer, and artist. Born on January 24, 1959, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK, he is the son of Audrey and James.
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Vic Reeves (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, 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, no JSON.
Name: Jim Moir (also known as Vic Reeves).
Professions: British comedian, actor, TV presenter, singer, writer, artist.
Comedy Duo: Reeves and Mortimer (with Bob Mortimer).
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 110.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: January 24, 1959.
Place of Birth: Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK.
Other names: Yes! Loo.
Acting credit: Catterick.
Family: Son of Audrey and James (James was a linotype operator on the Yorkshire Post, then the Northern Echo).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Jim Moir, professionally known by his stage name Vic Reeves, is a British comedian, actor, TV presenter, singer, writer, and artist. Born on January 24, 1959, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK, he is the son of Audrey and James. His father, James, worked as a linotype operator for the Yorkshire Post and later the Northern Echo.
Paragraph 2: Career and Credits.
Reeves is recognized as one half of the comedy duo Reeves and Mortimer, performing alongside Bob Mortimer. His professional credits include 110 entries, and he is specifically noted for his work in acting. One of his acting credits is the production Catterick. He is also known by the name Yes! Loo.
Drafting text:
Jim Moir, who performs under the stage name Vic Reeves, is a British comedian, actor, TV presenter, singer, writer, and artist. Born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK, on January 24, 1959, he is the son of Audrey and James. His father, James, was a linotype operator for the Yorkshire Post and subsequently the Northern Echo.
Reeves is best known for his partnership with Bob Mortimer in the comedy duo Reeves and Mortimer. His professional profile includes 110 known credits, with a primary recognition for his work in acting. His acting roles include Catterick. In addition to his primary stage name, he is also known as Yes! Loo.
Word Count Check:
"Jim Moir, who performs under the stage name Vic Reeves, is a British comedian, actor, TV presenter, singer, writer, and artist. Born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK, on January 24, 1959, he is the son of Audrey and James. His father, James, was a linotype operator for the Yorkshire Post and subsequently the Northern Echo.
Reeves is best known for his partnership with Bob Mortimer in the comedy duo Reeves and Mortimer. His professional profile includes 110 known credits, with a primary recognition for his work in acting. His acting roles include Catterick. In addition to his primary stage name, he is also known as Yes! Loo."
Count: ~125 words.
Problem: The prompt asks for 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts.
Expanding with existing facts:
The sources are quite sparse. I must be careful not to add outside info.
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Jim Moir / Vic Reeves
British comedian, actor, TV
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
122 titles- Boty: I Am the Sixties (2025) as Self (as Jim Moir)
- Shaun the Sheep: Shirleyverse (2025) Theme Song Performance
- Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir (2023) as Self as Jim Moir
- Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir (2023) Creator
- A Brush with Comedy (2023) as Self (as Jim Moir) - Contributor
- Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir Christmas Special (2023) as Self
- Bill Bailey's Master Crafters (2022) as Self - Presenter
- Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains (2021) as Guest
- The Big Flower Fight (2020) as Self - Host
- Back to the… (2020) as Self
- Celebrity Gogglebox (2019) as Self
- The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk (2019) as Clarity (as Jim Moir)
- Kill Your TV: Jim Moir’s Weird World of Video Art (2019)
- Kill Your TV: Jim Moir’s Weird World of Video Art (2019) Writer
- Bauhaus Rules (2019) as Self - Presenter
- Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators (2018) as Eddie Monmouth
- Dinnerladies Diaries (2018) as Self
- Vic and Bob's Big Night Out (2018) as Himself
- Funny Cow (2018) as Ventriloquist
- The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (2017) as Self
- Gaga for Dada: The Original Art Rebels (2016) as Presenter
- That's So Last Century (2015) as Himself
- Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014) as Self
- House of Fools (2014) as Vic
- 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy (2014) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self - Dictionary Corner
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self
- Crackanory (2013) as Self
- Was It Something I Said? (2013) as Self - Panellist
- Hebburn (2012) as Joe Pearson
- Racing Legends (2012) as Self
- The Ministry of Curious Stuff (2012)
- Popadoodledandy (2012) as Himself
- Popadoodledandy (2012) Creator
- The Lark Ascending (2012) as Self (uncredited)
- Shaun the Sheep: Shear Madness (2012) Theme Song Performance
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant
- The Big Quiz (2011) as Self - Panellist
- Vic and Bob's Afternoon Delights (2011)
- The Itch of the Golden Nit (2011) as Captain Iron Ears (voice)
- Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes (2011) as Self / George Bartholomew
- Eric & Ernie (2011) as George Bartholomew
- Let's Dance for Sport Relief (2010) as Self - Judge
- Shaun the Sheep: Party Animals (2010) Theme Song Performance
- Shaun the Sheep: One Giant Leap for Lambkind (2010) Theme Song Performance
- Chris Moyles' Quiz Night (2009) as Self
- Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
- Steve Coogan: The Inside Story (2009) as Self
- Steve Coogan: The Inside Story (2009) Writer
- Hole in the Wall (2008)
- The Mighty Boosh: A Journey Through Time and Space (2008) as Himself
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- Vic Reeves Investigates... Jack the Ripper (2007) as Self - Host
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Great British Menu (2006) as Self - Guest Judge
- Take It or Leave It (2006)
- The Story of Light Entertainment (2006) as Self
- The Law of the Playground (2006)
- Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (2006)
- Turn Back Time (2006)
- When Comedy Changed Forever (2006) as Self (archive material)
- Pulp: The Story of Common People (2006) as Himself
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self
- Monkey Trousers (2005)
- Final Chance to Save (2005) as Himself
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Walter Cracken
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2004) as Self
- Catterick (2004) as Chris
- Catterick (2004) Writer
- Catterick (2004) Executive Producer
- The All Star Comedy Show (2004)
- Churchill: The Hollywood Years (2004) as Bendle
- QI (2003) as Self
- Brainiac: Science Abuse (2003) as Self - Host
- I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2002) as Self
- Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002) as Clown
- Surrealissimo: The Trial of Salvador Dali (2002) as Paul Eluard
- When Rock Ruled the World (2002) as Self
- Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000) as Marty Hopkirk
- Vic Reeves Examines (2000)
- Bang, Bang, It's Reeves and Mortimer (1999)
- Bang, Bang, It's Reeves and Mortimer (1999) Creator
- Families at War (1999)
- Suit You Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show (1999) as Self
- An Audience with Rod Stewart (1998) as Self - Audience Member
- It's Ulrika! (1997) as Various Roles
- It's Ulrika! (1997) Producer
- It's Ulrika! (1997) Writer
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- TFI Friday (1996)
- Clive Anderson All Talk (1996) as Self
- Shooting Stars: Unviewed and Nude (1996)
- Shooting Stars: Unviewed and Nude (1996) Writer
- Viz Top Tips 2 (1996)
- Viz Top Tips (1996) as Self / Various
- No Sleep 'Til Sheffield: Pulp Go Public (1995) as Self - Host of Shooting Stars (uncredited)
- Jools' Annual Hootenanny (1994)
- Do You Remember the First Time? (1994)
- Reeves And Mortimer - Live Tour Puce 1694 (1994)
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self - Presenter
- Shooting Stars (1993) Creator
- The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer (1993)
- Reeves and Mortimer's Driving School (1993) as Self
- GamesMaster (1992)
- Bunch Of Five (1992)
- Bunch Of Five (1992) Creator
- The Weekenders (1992)
- Vic Reeves Big Night Out Tour (1992)
- The Weekenders (1992) as Jim
- The Weekenders (1992) Writer
- Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991) as Self
- The Word (1990)
- 8:15 from Manchester (1990)
- Vic Reeves Big Night Out (1990)
- Vic Reeves Big Night Out (1990) Writer
- Vic Reeves Big Night Out (1990) Creator
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- The South Bank Show (1978) as Self
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Omnibus (1967) as Self
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self - Host
- The Glove
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vic Reeves best known for?
Vic Reeves is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Celebrity Gogglebox (2019), Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators (2018), Funny Cow (2018), Soloist Needed (1984).
When and where was Vic Reeves born?
Vic Reeves was born on January 24, 1959 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK.
How many credits does Vic Reeves have?
Vic Reeves has accumulated over 122 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2025.
What is Vic Reeves's background in cinema and television?
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Vic Reeves (Acting). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Constraints: Use only verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, ...
Vic Reeves by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- QI (2003) as Self — aged about 44
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self — aged about 48
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Walter Cracken — aged about 45
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self - Presenter — aged about 34
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self - Dictionary Corner — aged about 54
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self — aged about 54
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