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James Acaster

James Acaster

Acting1985Kettering, England, UK

Biography

James William Acaster is an English comedian originally from Kettering, Northamptonshire. He has performed for several consecutive years at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and has been nominated for Best Show five times. Acaster has appeared on several panel shows, including Mock the Week, Taskmaster, 8 out of 10 Cats, and Would I Lie to You?. He has a 2018 Netflix show entitled Repertoire, consisting of four hour-long stand-up comedy performances. In 2019, Acaster won the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award, making him the first UK comedian to do so in nine years.

Acting History

2025
Chess Ham
as Self
2023
The Jonathan Ross Show
TVas Self - Guest1 eps
2021
Cinderella
as John
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
TVas Self - Panellist
2020
Big Fat Quiz
TVas Self - Contestant2 eps
2018
James Acaster: Repertoire
TVas Self - Comedian
Mock the Week
TVas Self4 eps
Taskmaster
TVas Self10 eps
2017
The Last Leg
TVas Self4 eps
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
TVas Self - Contestant2 eps
Richard Osman's House of Games
TVas Self - Contestant
Would I Lie to You?
TVas Self2 eps
2016
Room 101
TVas Self - Guest1 eps
Insert Name Here
TVas Self - Panelist
QI
TVas Self3 eps
2015
Have I Got News for You
TVas Self2 eps
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
TVas Self - Panellist2 eps
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
TVas Self - Guest1 eps
2014
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
TVas Self - Panellist1 eps
8 Out of 10 Cats
TVas Self - Panelist4 eps
Late Night with Seth Meyers
TVas Self - Guest / Self
2004
Live at the Apollo
TVas Self - Comedian

Social Media

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1/9/1985(41 years old)
Place of Birth
Kettering, England, UK