David Walliams
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David Edward Williams (born August 20, 1971), known professionally as David Walliams, is an English actor, comedian, writer, and television personality. He is best known for his work with Matt Lucas on the BBC sketch comedy series Little Britain (2003–2006) and Come Fly With Me (2010–2011). From 2012 to 2022, Walliams was a judge on the television talent show competition Britain's Got Talent on ITV. He is also a writer of children's books, having sold more than 37 million copies worldwide. Walliams played the role of Greville White in the 2007 television drama film Capturing Mary. From 2013 to 2014, he wrote and starred in the BBC One sitcom Big School. In 2015, he starred as Tommy Beresford in the BBC drama series Partners in Crime and wrote and starred in the sketch comedy series Walliams & Friend. Walliams won the award for Best TV Judge for his work on Britain's Got Talent at the 2015, 2018, 2019 and 2020 National Television Awards. In 2022, he was a judge on the tenth season of Australia's Got Talent. Walliams began writing children's novels in 2008 after securing a contract with the publisher HarperCollins. His books have been translated into 53 languages, and he has been described as "the fastest-growing children's author in the UK", with a literary style compared to Roald Dahl's. Some of his books have been adapted into television films, which he has also appeared in, including Mr Stink (2012), Gangsta Granny (2013) and Billionaire Boy (2016). As of 2023, Walliams book sales stand at over 50 million copies sold worldwide. Walliams was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2017 Birthday Honours for services to charity and the arts. His charity work includes swimming in the English Channel, the Strait of Gibraltar and the River Thames and raising millions of pounds for the BBC charity Sport Relief.
Known for
Credits
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
as News Reporter (voice) (uncredited)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
as Bulgy Bear (voice)
Stardust (2007)
as Sextus
Murder Mystery (2019)
as Tobey Quince
Missing Link (2019)
as Mr. Lemuel Lint (voice)
Dinner for Schmucks (2010)
as Müeller
Marmaduke (2010)
as Anton Harrison
Plunkett & Macleane (1999)
as Viscount Bilston
Great Expectations (2012)
as Mr. Pumblechook
Justin and the Knights of Valour (2013)
as Melquiades (voice)
Run Fatboy Run (2007)
as Man in Bakery
Room on the Broom (2012)
as Frog (voice)
Revolting Rhymes (2017)
as Tall Sister / Jack's Mother (Voice)
The Look of Love (2013)
as Vicar Edwyn Young
Twist (2021)
as Losberne
My Happy Ending (2023)
as Joey
A Cock and Bull Story (2005)
as Parson
From Roger Moore with Love (2024)
as Self
Spaced: Skip to the End (2004)
as Self
Cinderella: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas (2020)
as Major Domo
And the Winner Isn't (2017)
as Self
The National Television Awards Celebrate 25 Years (2020)
as Self
FING! (2027)
as Headmaster
Gangsta Granny (2013)
as Mike
Billionaire Boy (2016)
as Mrs Trafe
I Am Martin Parr (2024)
as Self
The Big Night In (2020)
as Various Roles
Jack and the Beanstalk: After Ever After (2020)
as The Giant
The Tiger Who Came to Tea (2022)
as Narrator (voice)
Beauty and the Beast: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas (2021)
as Self
Grandpa's Great Escape (2018)
as Barry
The Queen and I (2018)
as Jack Barker
Pudsey the Dog: The Movie (2014)
as Pudsey the Dog (voice)
Stoned (2005)
as Accountant
The Boy in the Dress (2014)
as Referee
Ratburger (2017)
as Burt
You Are Here (1998)
as Murray Moffatt
Hello, Friend (2003)
as Friend
The One Ronnie (2010)
Actor
The Secret Policeman's Ball (2012)
as Self
The Midnight Gang (2018)
as Headmaster
Coogan's Runner (2003)
as Self
Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book (2016)
as Self - Host
The Itch of the Golden Nit (2011)
as Golden Nit (voice)
My Life As Roger Moore (—)
as Self
Capturing Mary (2007)
as Greville White
Mr. Stink (2012)
as Prime Minister
The Magical World of Julia Donaldson (2020)
as Self
The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson (2020)
as interviewed guest
Gangsta Granny Strikes Again (2022)
as Mike
Who Shot Simon Cowell? (2017)
as Party Guest
Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties (2011)
as Self
Red Riding Hood: After Ever After (2022)
as Wolf
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em Sport Relief Special (2016)
as Self
Elton John: The Nation's Favourite Song (2017)
as Self - Presenter / Narrator (voice)
Hansel & Gretel: After Ever After (2021)
as The Troll
Cruise of the Gods (2002)
as Jeff Monks
Cinderella: After Ever After (2019)
as Prince Charming
Saturday Knight Takeaway (2018)
as Self
The Liar (—)
as Hesketh-Harvey
It's Ulrika! (1997)
as Various Roles
The Road to Nevermore (—)
as Clyde Dickinson
Beverly Hills Bandits (2020)
as Mark Reed
The Mighty Boosh: Journey of the Childmen (2010)
as Himself
Miranda: Morecambe & Wise and Me (2017)
as Self
It's Not the Robbie Williams Christmas Show (2019)
as Self
Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me (2008)
as Frankie Howerd
Dara Ó Briain Meets Stephen Hawking (2015)
as Self
Alan Partridge Presents: The Cream of British Comedy (2005)
as Mr. Thomas
The Kidnappers (1999)
as David
Quentin Blake – The Drawing of My Life (2021)
as Self
Dennis Pennis R.I.P. (1997)
as Anthony Cream Jnr./Merlin Boast
The Web of Caves (1999)
as Humanoid 1
Little Britain Sketch (2015)
as Lou Todd
Coming Soon (1999)
as Graeme Cunliffe
George Eliot: A Scandalous Life (2002)
as John Chapman
Frankie Howerd’s 30 Funniest Moments (2024)
as Self - Narrator
Little Britain Live (2006)
as Various
Comic Relief: Red Nose Day (2017)
as Self
The Genius of Roald Dahl (2012)
as Himself - Presenter
Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand (2016)
Actor
Chitty Flies Again (2021)
as Presenter
Little Britain Comic Relief (2005)
as Lou
David Walliams Celebrates Dame Shirley Bassey (2016)
as Self - Host / Self - Various
Little Britain Down Under (2007)
as Self
The Pitch of Fear (1999)
as Sydney
The Real Little Britain (2004)
as Narrator
The Bluetones: Blue Movies (2007)
as Record Company Boss
Come Fly on the Wall (2011)
as Self