Personal Info
Birth date
1969-06-07 (56 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
London, UK
Also known as
Adam and Joe
Adam Offord Buxton
Adam Buxton
Biography
Adam Offord Buxton (born 7 June 1969) is an English comedian, writer, podcaster, and actor, known for his work as one half of the comedy duo Adam and Joe with long-time collaborator Joe Cornish.
Filmography
Have I Got News for You
7.063
Overview:
Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.Would I Lie to You?
7.701
Overview:
A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton). Each person must reveal embarrassing facts and outrageous lies during a series of different rounds including "Home Truths", "This Is My..." and "Quickfire Lies". It is up to the opposing team to tell tall tales from fantastic facts.Have I Got a Bit More News for You
7
Overview:
Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't fit into the regular programme.Never Mind the Buzzcocks
6.981
Overview:
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, provocative attacks on the pop industry.The IT Crowd
8.158
Overview:
The comedic misadventures of Roy, Moss, and their grifting supervisor Jen, a 'motley crew' of IT support workers at a large corporation headed by a hotheaded yuppie.Richard & Judy
2.9
Overview:
Richard & Judy was a British chat show presented by the married couple Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan. The show originally aired on Channel 4, from 2001 to 2008, but later moved to digital channel, Watch, in October 2008. The programme featured a number of celebrities and a book club. Its final episode aired in July 2009 due to low ratings.8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
7.234
Overview:
Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.Room 101
6.3
Overview:
Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish their top peeve or worst nightmare to the depths of Room 101.Messy goes to OKIDO
7.2
Overview:
OKIDO is a comedy adventure, science-educational series following a curious, adventure seeking and unruly monster called Messy as he finds the answers to everything a 3-5 year old child wants to know. Why do things fall down and not up? Where do echoes come from? Messy goes on incredible adventures with his two best friends, Zoe and Felix to find the answers. They are helped along the way by the bonkers science trio Zim, Zam and Zoom. Together they will fly to the moon, shrink to the size of atoms and fly on the back of a giant butterfly.Travel Man: 48 Hours in...
6.4
Overview:
British comedian Richard Ayoade (later taken over by Joe Lycett), accompanied by a celebrity guest, takes a ruthlessly efficient approach to travel, covering everything top tourist destinations have to offer in just 48 hours.The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
7.5
Overview:
Four different celebrities all aim to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with their baking skills.Apple & Onion
6.5
Overview:
In a world of talking food, best mates Apple and Onion fumble through city life, tackling ordinary problems by extraordinary means.Sing 2
7.848
Overview:
Buster and his new cast now have their sights set on debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City. But with no connections, he and his singers must sneak into the Crystal Entertainment offices, run by the ruthless wolf mogul Jimmy Crystal, where the gang pitches the ridiculous idea of casting the lion rock legend Clay Calloway in their show. Buster must embark on a quest to find the now-isolated Clay and persuade him to return to the stage.Sing
7.119
Overview:
A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.Look Around You
8.1
Overview:
LOOK AROUND YOU. Look around you. Just look around you. What do you see? A tree. A weather-vane. A discarded lollipop-wrapper. A traffic shop. All of these things, and any other things you may care to mention, have one thing in common. Can you work out what it is?Time Trumpet
7.571
Overview:
Set in the year 2031, this mockumentary looks back at events that ostensibly happened during the first 30 years of the 21st century. The series follows a format that co-creator Armando Iannucci previously used in his satirical year-in-review programme '2004: The Stupid Version'.The Last Chancers
4
Overview:
Gentle satire about a motley crew of Brighton-based twentysomethings and their attempts to make it big as a rock band. The Last Chancers was originally a one-off television sitcom, screened under the Comedy Lab banner at 11:40pm on Thursday 21 November 2002. This show was later developed into a five-part series which was broadcast on E4 in December 2002. Currently the Channel 4 website has one series consisting of eight episodes listed.Stardust
7.3
Overview:
In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. His journey takes him into a world beyond his wildest dreams and reveals his true identity.The Persuasionists
5
Overview:
The sitcom focuses on the lives of five overpaid and underworked employees at fictional advertising agency HHH&H.Hot Fuzz
7.564
Overview:
Former London constable Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Angel smells something rotten in the idyllic village.Comedy Showcase
7
Overview:
Comedy Showcase is a series of one-off comedy specials featuring some of Britain's fledgling comedy talent. Its format is reminiscent of the much earlier Comedy Playhouse. The format was replaced in 2012 by 4Funnies.Adam and Joe Go Tokyo
8
Overview:
Adam and Joe Go Tokyo was a series of eight episodes created for BBC Three. It starred Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish of The Adam and Joe Show and aired from 30 May 2003 to 25 July 2003. The aim of the show was to offer an alternative insight into the lives of Tokyo's citizens, with the obligatory look at a number of gadgets and toys along the way. The show took the format of a mature Blue Peter outlining many pastimes of the average Japanese person, everything from competitive speed eating to manga cosplay. Each episode would end with a Japanese band joining the show to perform.The Adam and Joe Show
7.3
Overview:
The Adam and Joe Show is a British television comedy show, written and presented by Adam and Joe, which ran for four series on Channel 4 between 1996 and 2001. All four series are available free to watch on 4oD, but currently only a compilation of the best of the entire run is available on DVD, however all episodes are available on iTunes.Adam Buxton's Bug
NYR
Overview:
Comedian Adam Buxton celebrates the most brilliant, thought-provoking and downright weird music videos to be found online as his cult live show hits the screenThe Kid Who Would Be King
6.206
Overview:
Old-school magic meets the modern world when young Alex stumbles upon the mythical sword Excalibur. He soon unites his friends and enemies, and they become knights who join forces with the legendary wizard Merlin. Together, they must save mankind from the wicked enchantress Morgana and her army of supernatural warriors.It's Kevin
7.25
Overview:
It's Kevin is a British television comedy show, created by and starring the actor and comedian Kevin Eldon. It was screened on BBC Two between March and April 2013.MeeBOX
NYR
Overview:
MeeBOX is a television pilot broadcast on 22 June 2008 on BBC Three. It is a sketch show written by and starring Adam Buxton. The show is set on a video hosting website, featuring sketches involving archive manipulation, cut ups, sketches, revoiced clips, animations, spoof pop videos, lip-synching and mock TV clips. Its theme music was composed by Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead, a friend of Buxton. The pilot was not picked up.Acting
TBAHave I Got a Bit More News for You (1 Episode) as Self - Panellist
2024Scala!!! as Self
2024Scala Interviews as Self
2021Sing 2 as Klaus Kickenklober (voice)
2021The Sparks Brothers as Self
2020Clown Suit as (voice)
2020Beetle + Bean as Herman/Potion Seller/Plant (voice)
2019Creepy Pasta Salad as Unknown
2019The Kid Who Would Be King as Stonehenge Tour Guide
2018Right Place, Wrong Tim as Ben Bell
2018The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2018Apple & Onion (1 Episode) as Apple's Dad (voice)
2017Adam Buxton's Old Bits as Unknown
2016Sing as Stan (voice)
2015Messy goes to OKIDO (52 Episodes) as (voice)
2015Travel Man: 48 Hours in... (2 Episodes) as Self - Guest
20138 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2, 3 Episode) as Self - Dictionary Corner, Self
2013It's Kevin (3 Episodes) as Various
2012Adam Buxton's Bug (8 Episodes) as Host
2011Attack the Block as Documentary Voice Over
2010The External World as (voice)
2010The Persuasionists (6 Episodes) as Unknown
2008MeeBOX as Famous Guy/Ken Korda/Tony/Donny Chorlton/Toby Smoles
2008MeeBOX (1 Episode) as Unknown
2007Comedy Showcase (1 Episode) as Jack
2007Stardust as Quintus
2007Would I Lie to You? (1 Episode) as Self
2007Conclusive: We Made Hot Fuzz as Self
2007Rush Hour (6 Episodes) as Unknown
2007Hot Fuzz as Tim Messenger
2007Son of Rambow as Science Teacher
2006Time Trumpet (6 Episodes) as Unknown
2006The IT Crowd (1 Episode) as Bill Crouse
20042004: The Stupid Version (2 Episodes) as Himself
2004The Last Chancers (5 Episodes) as Unknown
2003Adam and Joe Go Tokyo (8 Episodes) as Unknown
2002Look Around You (1 Episode) as Bunny Gnowles
2002Johnny Vaughan Tonight (1 Episode) as Self
2001Richard & Judy (2 Episodes) as Self
2001The Low Down as Adam
2000Adam and Joe's World of Animation as Unknown
2000Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (1 Episode) as Unknown
1999The Blair Witch Phenomenon as Self
1999Withnail and Us as Self
1999I Demand to Have Some Booze! as Self
1997Adam and Joe's Fourmative Years as Himself
1996The Adam and Joe Show (22 Episodes) as Unknown
1996Never Mind the Buzzcocks (2, 1 Episode) as Self, Self - Host
1994Room 101 (1 Episode) as Self
1990Have I Got News for You (1 Episode) as Self
Sound
2020Clown Suit ... Sound
Writing
2020Clown Suit ... Writer
2008MeeBOX ... Writer
20042004: The Stupid Version (2 Episodes) ... Writer
Directing
2008MeeBOX ... Director