
Simon Farnaby
Born
1973-04-02
Place of birth
Yorkshire, England, UK
Biography
Simon Farnaby (born 2 April 1973) is an English actor, comedian, children's entertainer, writer and singer. He is best known for his work with the Them There collective, where he has written and starred in productions including the sketch show Horrible Histories, Yonderland, and Ghosts, as well as writing for film. Farnaby earned BAFTA nominations for his co-writing of Paddington 2, both for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best British Film, and was the winner of the 2023 Television BAFTA for memorable TV moment. In 2023, he co-wrote and appeared in Wonka, a film which serves as a prequel to the...
Known for

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Blue Five

Wonka
Basil, Zoo Security Guard

Paddington
Barry

Christopher Robin
Taxi Driver

Paddington 2
Barry

Your Highness
Manious the Bold

Paddington in Peru
Barry the Air Steward

Utopia
Marcus

Burke & Hare
William Wordsworth

Mindhorn
Clive Parnevik

Ghosts
Julian Fawcett

Detectorists
Art

The Mighty Boosh
Marcus Hoffman

The Mighty Boosh
Harold Boom

The Mighty Boosh
Hamilton Cork / Simon McFarnaby