James Acaster

James Acaster

39 · Born: Jan 9, 1985

2024
2021
2010

Personal Details

BornJan 9, 1985 Kettering, England, UK

Biography

James William Acaster, a renowned English comedian, hails from the charming town of Kettering, nestled in the picturesque county of Northamptonshire. With a thriving career spanning multiple years, Acaster has established himself as a stalwart presence at the esteemed Edinburgh Festival Fringe, consistently gracing its stages with his unique brand of humor. His impressive résumé boasts an impressive five nominations for Best Show, a testament to his unwavering dedication to his craft.

Beyond the Fringe, Acaster has made a significant impact on the world of television, effortlessly navigating the world of panel shows with his quick wit and sharp humor. His impressive list of credits includes appearances on the likes of Mock the Week, Taskmaster, 8 out of 10 Cats, and Would I Lie to You?, solidifying his status as a household name in the comedy world.

In addition to his television endeavors, Acaster has also ventured into the realm of stand-up comedy, with his 2018 Netflix show, Repertoire, showcasing four hour-long performances that left audiences in stitches. This impressive undertaking further cemented his status as a master of his craft, with his unique blend of humor and storytelling captivating audiences worldwide.

Acaster's impressive list of accolades continued to grow in 2019, when he took home the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award, making him the first UK comedian to do so in nine years. This remarkable achievement serves as a testament to his unwavering passion for his craft, as well as his ability to transcend borders and captivate audiences from around the world.

Career

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2024
Seize Them!
Seize Them! as Felix the Ironmonger
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{"id":179325,"title":"Cinderella","year":"2021","character":"John","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/cinderella-2021","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2qs73d6kmmog.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2qs73d6kmmog.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
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Grave New World
Grave New World as Fizz Gambol
{"id":177051,"title":"Lazy Susan","year":"2019","character":"Chef","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/lazy-susan-2019","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_177051.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_177051.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
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2024
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2023
{"id":2060,"title":"The Jonathan Ross Show","year":2023,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-jonathan-ross-show","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_2060.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_2060.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":238936,"title":"The Unofficial Science of Home Alone","year":"2022","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-unofficial-science-of-home-alone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_238936.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_238936.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
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{"id":12432,"title":"Travel Man: 48 Hours in...","year":2022,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/travel-man-48-hours-in","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_12432.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_12432.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":1318,"title":"Mock the Week","year":2022,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/mock-the-week","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1318.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1318.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103838127,"title":"Question Team","year":2021,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/question-team","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103838127.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103838127.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
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2020
{"id":103835112,"title":"Hypothetical","year":2019,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/hypothetical","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835112.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835112.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
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{"id":7359,"title":"8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown","year":2019,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/8-out-of-10-cats-does-countdown","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7359.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7359.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":188610,"title":"A1: The Long Road to Edinburgh","year":"2018","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a1-the-long-road-to-edinburgh","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_188610.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_188610.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
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{"id":103832131,"title":"Taskmaster","year":2018,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/taskmaster","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103832131.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103832131.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":6328,"title":"The Last Leg","year":2017,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-last-leg","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1iru6l6pdivo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1iru6l6pdivo.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":11726,"title":"Insert Name Here","year":2016,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/insert-name-here","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11726.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11726.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":8301,"title":"Room 101","year":2016,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/room-101","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8301.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8301.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103830400,"title":"Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled","year":2015,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/alan-davies-as-yet-untitled","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103830400.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103830400.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
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{"id":2054,"title":"QI","year":2015,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/qi","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/20tugkqqdjn0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/20tugkqqdjn0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103837225,"title":"Virtually Famous","year":2014,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/virtually-famous","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103837225.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103837225.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
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{"id":2057,"title":"8 Out of 10 Cats","year":2014,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/8-out-of-10-cats","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_2057.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_2057.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":2058,"title":"Never Mind the Buzzcocks","year":2014,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/never-mind-the-buzzcocks","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_2058.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_2058.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103837271,"title":"Sweat the Small Stuff","year":2013,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/sweat-the-small-stuff","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103837271.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103837271.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":103850662,"title":"The Big Fat Quiz of the Year","year":2004,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-big-fat-quiz-of-the-year","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3is49cb6loi0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3is49cb6loi0.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
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2024
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2020
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2022
The Island
The Island as Creator
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2018
James Acaster: Repertoire
James Acaster: Repertoire as Creator, Writer
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2014