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
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
as Bulgy Bear (voice)
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
as News Reporter (voice) (uncredited)
Stardust (2007)
as Sextus
Murder Mystery (2019)
as Tobey Quince
Plunkett & Macleane (1999)
as Viscount Bilston
Marmaduke (2010)
as Anton Harrison
Missing Link (2019)
as Mr. Lemuel Lint (voice)
Dinner for Schmucks (2010)
as Müeller
Justin and the Knights of Valour (2013)
as Melquiades (voice)
A Cock and Bull Story (2005)
as Parson
Run Fatboy Run (2007)
as Man in Bakery
Hello, Friend (2003)
as Friend
Room on the Broom (2012)
as Frog (voice)
Great Expectations (2012)
as Mr. Pumblechook
Ratburger (2017)
as Burt
Revolting Rhymes (2017)
as Tall Sister / Jack's Mother (Voice)
Billionaire Boy (2016)
as Mrs Trafe
Gangsta Granny (2013)
as Mike
The Big Night In (2020)
as Various Roles
Spaced: Skip to the End (2004)
as Self
Graham Linehan: Funny Business (2008)
Actor
My Happy Ending (2023)
as Joey
My Life As Roger Moore (2026)
as Self
Miranda: Morecambe & Wise and Me (2017)
as Self
It's Ulrika! (1997)
as Various Roles
The Look of Love (2013)
as Vicar Edwyn Young
FING! (2027)
as Headmaster
Twist (2021)
as Losberne
The Road to Nevermore (—)
as Clyde Dickinson
I Am Martin Parr (2024)
as Self
And the Winner Isn't (2017)
as Self
The Midnight Gang (2018)
as Headmaster
Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties (2011)
as Self
Saturday Knight Takeaway (2018)
as Self
You Are Here (1998)
as Murray Moffatt
The Tiger Who Came to Tea (2022)
as Narrator (voice)
Stoned (2005)
as Accountant
Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me (2008)
as Frankie Howerd
Capturing Mary (2007)
as Greville White
From Roger Moore with Love (2024)
as Self
The Queen and I (2018)
as Jack Barker
Grandpa's Great Escape (2018)
as Barry
The Secret Policeman's Ball (2012)
as Self
Red Riding Hood: After Ever After (2022)
as Wolf
Pudsey the Dog: The Movie (2014)
as Pudsey the Dog (voice)
Cruise of the Gods (2002)
as Jeff Monks
Beauty and the Beast: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas (2021)
as Self
Cinderella: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas (2020)
as Major Domo
Elton John: The Nation's Favourite Song (2017)
as Self - Presenter / Narrator (voice)
The Boy in the Dress (2014)
as Referee
Jack and the Beanstalk: After Ever After (2020)
as The Giant
The Bluetones: Blue Movies (2007)
as Record Company Boss
George Eliot: A Scandalous Life (2002)
as John Chapman
The One Ronnie (2010)
Actor
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em Sport Relief Special (2016)
as Self
Alan Partridge Presents: The Cream of British Comedy (2005)
as Mr. Thomas
Hansel & Gretel: After Ever After (2021)
as The Troll
Who Shot Simon Cowell? (2017)
as Party Guest
Gangsta Granny Strikes Again (2022)
as Mike
The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson (2020)
as interviewed guest
The Real Little Britain (2004)
as Narrator
Cinderella: After Ever After (2019)
as Prince Charming
The Web of Caves (1999)
as Humanoid 1
The Liar (—)
as Hesketh-Harvey
The Mighty Boosh: Journey of the Childmen (2010)
as Himself
The Magical World of Julia Donaldson (2020)
as Self
Mr. Stink (2012)
as Prime Minister
Quentin Blake – The Drawing of My Life (2021)
as Self
Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand (2016)
Actor
Comic Relief: Red Nose Day (2017)
as Self
Little Britain Down Under (2007)
as Self
The National Television Awards Celebrate 25 Years (2020)
as Self
Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book (2016)
as Self - Host
The Itch of the Golden Nit (2011)
as Golden Nit (voice)
The Pitch of Fear (1999)
as Sydney
Dara Ó Briain Meets Stephen Hawking (2015)
as Self
Come Fly on the Wall (2011)
as Self
The Genius of Roald Dahl (2012)
as Himself - Presenter
Frankie Howerd’s 30 Funniest Moments (2024)
as Self - Narrator
Beverly Hills Bandits (2020)
as Mark Reed
Dennis Pennis R.I.P. (1997)
as Anthony Cream Jnr./Merlin Boast
Little Britain Live (2006)
as Various
Little Britain Sketch (2015)
as Lou Todd
It's Not the Robbie Williams Christmas Show (2019)
as Self
The Kidnappers (1999)
as David
David Walliams Celebrates Dame Shirley Bassey (2016)
as Self - Host / Self - Various
Coming Soon (1999)
as Graeme Cunliffe
Coogan's Runner (2003)
as Self
Chitty Flies Again (2021)
as Presenter
Little Britain Comic Relief (2005)
as Lou