Keith Allen
Acting1953Gorseinon, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Biography
Keith Philip George Allen is a Welsh actor, comedian, musician, singer-songwriter, artist, director, author, and television presenter.
He is the father of singer-songwriter Lily Allen and actor Alfie Owen-Allen, and brother of Kevin Allen, the Welsh actor, screenwriter, film director and film producer.
Known For
Acting History
2024
The Buckingham Murders
as Miller
2023
Steeltown Murders
TVas Dai Williams
2022
Save the Cinema
as Superintendent Roberts
2021
Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins
as Dave Simms
Midsomer Murders
TVas Harry Marx• 1 eps
2019
Suicidal: In Our Own Words
as Narrator
2018
2017
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
as Charles
2016
Eddie the Eagle
as Terry
Death in Paradise
TVas Neil Jenkins• 1 eps
2015
Long Time Coming... North v South
as Tony Lefevre
Hector
as Jimbo
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
as Paul Fox
2014
The Last Showing
as Collins
My Mad Fat Diary
TVas Victor• 3 eps
2013
2012
Rise of the Zombies
as Tash
Vinyl
as Minto
London: The Modern Babylon
as Spoken Quotations (voice)
Treasure Island
TVas Pew
2011
2010
Come on Eileen
as Martin
2009
Keith Meets Keith
as Self - Presenter / Narrator
The One Show
TVas Self• 2 eps
Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
TVas Self
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
TVas Self - Guest
Keith Meets Keith
Director
2008
A Film with Me in It
as Jack
2007
The Good Night
as Norman
Tourette de France
as Self
Keith Allen Will Burn in Hell
as Self - Presenter
Top Gear
TVas Self• 1 eps
Tourette de France
Director
Keith Allen Will Burn in Hell
Director
2006
Manchester Passion
as Pontius Pilate
Michael Carroll: King of Chavs
as Himself
Robin Hood
TVas Sheriff of Nottingham• 39 eps
Michael Carroll: King of Chavs
Director
2005
Twisted Tales
TVas G.R.
2004
De-Lovely
as Irving Berlin
Happily Ever After
as L'homme de la piscine
Little Lady Fauntleroy
as Himself
Black Books
TVas Dave 'Mouse Ear' Smith• 1 eps
Bodies
TVas Tony Whitman
2003
Home
as Repo Man
Killing Hitler
as Major General Colin Gubbins
2002
Bear's Kiss
as Lou
24 Hour Party People
as Roger Ames
2001
Breath
as Vagitus Aspiration
The Others
as Mr. Marlish
Is Harry on the Boat?
as Trevor
tvSSFBM EHKL
as Himself
My Wife Is an Actress
as David
Murder in Mind
TVas James Napeworth• 1 eps
2000
blur | The Best Of
as Successful Fella (video 'Country House')
Rancid Aluminium
as Dr Jones
1999
The Escort
as Jessica's Husband
1998
What's a Carry On?
as Pepi the Portuguese Poisoner (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Life and Crimes of William Palmer
as Dr. William Palmer
You Are Here
as Ken
You Are Here
Writer
1997
Preaching to the Perverted
as Milkman
Twin Town
as Emrys
An Audience with Elton John
as Self
An Audience with...
TVas Self• 1 eps
1996
Trainspotting
as Dealer
Loch Ness
as Gordon Shoals
1995
Help! War Child
as Presenter
Blue Juice
as Mike
(All Quiet on the) Preston Front
TVas Dave Basker• 1 eps
Help! War Child
Director
1994
1993
New Order Story
as Game Show Host
The Young Americans
as Jack Doyle
Space Virgins from Planet Sex
as Martin Aimless
Inspector Morse
TVas John Peter Barrie• 1 eps
The Comic Strip Presents...
TVas Patrick / Kevin / Green Leader / Mason/Gondolier / Gay Councillor/1st Beefeater / Bonehead / Brian Epstein / Film Executive/Camp Actor 2/Architect/Celebrity / Gino / Mr. Bastardos/Train Guard• 1 eps
Space Virgins from Planet Sex
Director
1992
1991
Kafka
as Ass. Ludwig
1990
Shooting Stars
as Southgate
Les Dogs
as Green Party Leader
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
as Lenny Bexley
GLC: The Carnage Continues
as Gay Councillor/1st Beefeater
1989
1988
1987
Comrades
as James Hammett
1985
The Supergrass
as Wong
1984
Loose Connections
as Kay's Husband
A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques
as Mr Bastardos
1982
Walter
as Mike - Stockroom
Crystal Gazing
as Monologist
The Young Ones
TVas Pestilence• 1 eps
Crystal Gazing
Additional Writing
The Comic Strip Presents...
TVDirector
The Comic Strip Presents...
TVWriter
1964
Top of the Pops
TVas Keithski / Self - Host