Personal Info
Birth date
1972-07-21 (52 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK
Also known as
Justin Matthew Edwards
Justin Edwards
Biography
Justin Matthew Edwards (born 21 July 1972) is an English actor, comedian and writer. His roles include Ben Swain in the BBC political comedy The Thick of It and the lead role in the short-lived Channel 5 sitcom Respectable.
His television work includes roles in Black Books, Endeavour, The Suspicions of Mr Whicher, The Old Guys, Skins, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Fast and Loose, The Trip, Veep, Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle, and Black Mirror amongst many others. He won an RTS Award in 2014 for Best Male Actor for his performance in Father Brown ("The Daughters of Jerusalem").
He has played Jeremy Clarkson three times for television, twice for Harry & Paul, and once for Murder in Successville. In 2016 he played Mr Rumbold in the BBC remake of Are You Being Served?
His film work includes the role of Charles Vernon in Whit Stillman's Love & Friendship, Spartak Sokolov in The Death of Stalin, John Forster in The Man Who Invented Christmas, Inept Policemen in both Paddington and Thor 2, a fop in The Duchess, Leo in Yesterday, and as Giant Haystacks and Gan in Tim Plester's short films World of Wrestling and Blakes Junction Seven
Born in Southampton, Hampshire, Edwards studied Drama at the University of Manchester before training at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. He is married to Lucy Porter and they have two children.Filmography
Death in Paradise
7.451
Overview:
A brilliant but idiosyncratic British detective and his resourceful local team solve baffling murder mysteries on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint-Marie.Black Mirror
8.3
Overview:
Twisted tales run wild in this mind-bending anthology series that reveals humanity's worst traits, greatest innovations and more.Archer
7.963
Overview:
Sterling Archer is the world's most daunting spy. He works for ISIS, a spy agency run by his mother. In between dealing with his boss and his co-workers - one of whom is his ex-girlfriend - Archer manages to annoy or seduce everyone that crosses his path. His antics are only excusable because at the end of the day, he still somehow always manages to thwart whatever crises was threatening mankind.Father Brown
7.521
Overview:
Father Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective in order to try and solve mysteries.Skins
8.144
Overview:
Irreverent comedy drama which follows the messy lives, loves, delirious highs and inevitable lows of a group of raucous teenage friends in Bristol.Secret Diary of a Call Girl
6.9
Overview:
It's her business doing pleasure with you. A witty and provocative series based on the real-life adventures of a high-class escort. Juggling her own reality with her clients' fantasies can be difficult, but this savvy sweetheart knows every trick in the book, and she's doing it in style.Veep
7.4
Overview:
A look into American politics, revolving around former Senator Selina Meyer who finds being Vice President of the United States is nothing like she expected and everything everyone ever warned her about.Endeavour
8.1
Overview:
The early days of a young Endeavour Morse, whose experiences as a detective constable with the Oxford City Police will ultimately shape his future.Misfits
7.619
Overview:
When five young outsiders on Community Service get caught in a strange storm, they discover that they have developed superpowers.Peep Show
8.039
Overview:
Peep Show follows the lives of two men from their twenties to thirties, Mark Corrigan, who has steady employment for most of the series, and Jeremy "Jez" Usbourne, an unemployed would-be musician.The Gold
7.339
Overview:
On 26 November 1983, six armed men break into the Brink's-Mat security depot, stumbling across gold bullion worth £26m.Black Books
8.058
Overview:
Black Books centres around the foul tempered and wildly eccentric bookshop owner Bernard Black. Bernard’s devotion to the twin pleasures of drunkenness and wilful antagonism deepens and enriches both his life and that of Manny, his assistant. Bearded, sweet and good, Manny is everything that Bernard isn’t and is punished by Bernard relentlessly just for the crime of existing. They depend on each other for meaning as Fran, their oldest friend, depends on them for distraction. Black Books is a haven of books, wine and conversation, the only threat to the group’s peace and prosperity is their own limitless stupidity.The Thick of It
8.008
Overview:
Set in the corridors of power and spin, the Minister for Social Affairs is continually harassed by Number 10's policy enforcer and dependent on his not-so-reliable team of civil servants.Avenue 5
6.501
Overview:
40 years in the future, space captain Ryan Clark and the crew of the luxury space cruise ship Avenue 5 navigate disgruntled passengers and unexpected events after experiencing technical difficulties onboard.Not Going Out
7.389
Overview:
Lee is a childish northerner who lives in a fancy penthouse apartment in London who goes through a variety of jobs such as a janitor and ice cream man, as well as attempting relationships with female flatmates. His best mate, Daily Mail reading, middle-class citizen Tim is always there to stop Lee from getting in trouble, or not? Mayhem is never far away with cleaner Barbara who has never done an honest day's work in her life.The Hollow Crown
7.356
Overview:
A series of British television films featuring William Shakespeare's History Plays.The Outlaws
7.401
Overview:
Seven strangers from different walks of life - people who would never normally interact - are forced to work together to renovate a derelict community centre. They resent the menial physical labour and they resent each other. But when one of their number gets dragged into a dangerous world of organised crime, they unite in ways none of them thought possible.Hardware
4.2
Overview:
Hardware is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 2003 to 2004. Starring Martin Freeman, it was written and created by Simon Nye, the creator of Men Behaving Badly. The show's opening theme was A Taste of Honey by Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass.The Franchise
6.483
Overview:
The crew of an unloved franchise movie fight for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, to ask the question — how exactly does the cinematic sausage get made? Because every f*ck-up has an origin story.Sorry, I've Got No Head
6.5
Overview:
A sketch show jam packed with big, silly characters and fun repeatable catchphrases to make you laugh. From vikings who scream when scared to a chef who farts too much, this is must watch comedy for all the family. The programme's cast originally consisted of William Andrews, David Armand, James Bachman, Marcus Brigstocke, Anna Crilly, Justin Edwards, Mark Evans, Mel Giedroyc, Marek Larwood and Nick Mohammed, most of whom have also written parts of the show.W1A
7.8
Overview:
The follow-up to 'Twenty Twelve' as Ian Fletcher takes up the position of 'Head of Values' at the BBC. His task is to clarify, define, or re-define the core purpose of the BBC across all its functions and to position it confidently for the future, in particular for Licence Fee Renegotiation and Charter Renewal in 2016 and 2017 respectively.Wonka
7.075
Overview:
Willy Wonka – chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time – is proof that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.The Witchfinder
6.559
Overview:
A failing witchfinder transports a suspected witch across 1640s East Anglia to a trial that could change his fortunes forever.Thor: The Dark World
6.515
Overview:
Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos… but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.The Robinsons
6
Overview:
The show's central character is a divorced reinsurance actuary, Ed Robinson, who realises that reinsurance is not his passion and decides to rethink his life.Spy
7.619
Overview:
When an underachieving single father inadvertently becomes an MI5 agent, he must keep his government job a secret while battling his ex-wife for custody of their precocious son.Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
7.926
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Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle is a comedy series created by Stewart Lee. The BBC Two series debuted on 16 March 2009, and featured stand-up routines filmed at The Mildmay Club in Newington Green, and sketches based on a weekly theme, featuring amongst others Simon Munnery, Kevin Eldon and Paul Putner with voice-over parts recorded by Peter Serafinowicz. The series is produced by Richard Webb and directed by Tim Kirkby. The programme is executive-produced by Armando Iannucci and script-edited by Chris Morris, marking a rare reformation of their creative double-act.1917
7.989
Overview:
At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers.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'.Acting
2025Lost Dog as Terry
2024Joy as Michael Barratt
2024The Franchise (8 Episodes) as Rufus Maley
2024Tuesday as Jack
2023Wonka as Green Skinned Customer
2023The Gold (2 Episodes) as PC Dave
2022Empire of Light as Jim Booth
2022It's Dog to Make A Houseplant If You're Sandwich as Graeme Thybbs
2022The Other Half (1 Episode) as Richard
2022The Witchfinder (1 Episode) as Will Gooch
2021The Outlaws (1 Episode) as Head Teacher
2020The Trip to Greece as Greg
2020Avenue 5 (3 Episodes) as Nathan Basic
20191917 as Captain Ivins
2019Yesterday as Leo (Russian Stranger)
2017Paddington 2 as Dozy Policeman
2017The Death of Stalin as Spartak Sokolov, Conductor #1
2017The Man Who Invented Christmas as John Forster / Ghost of Christmas Present
2017The Trip to Spain as Greg
2016Are you Being Served as Mr Rumbold
2016Love & Friendship as Charles Vernon
2015Professor Branestawm Returns as Radio Announcer
2015Cradle to Grave (2 Episodes) as Unknown
2015Bill as Sir Francis Drake
2015In and Out of the Kitchen (3, 3 Episode) as Anthony McIlvanney, Iain Frobisher
2014Paddington as Desk Sergeant
2014The Riot Club as Grumpy Man
2014Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s as Orson Welles / Jeremy Clarkson / Boris Big Johnson / Phil Youranus / Various
2014W1A (1 Episode) as Mark Stephenson
2013Thor: The Dark World as Police Officer #1
2013The Murder in Angel Lane as Reverend Marlow
2013Endeavour (1 Episode) as Station Master Cal Paterson
2013It's Kevin (4 Episodes) as Various
2013Father Brown (1 Episode) as PC Hywel Pugh
2012The Hollow Crown (1 Episode) as Fang
2012Veep (1 Episode) as Rob
2012Pramface (1 Episode) as Unknown
2011Black Mirror (1 Episode) as Jon
2011Death in Paradise (1 Episode) as Patrick Harborne
2011Albatross as Policeman
2011Spy (1 Episode) as Unknown
2011The Trip as Steve's UK Agent
2011Fast and Loose (8 Episodes) as Unknown
2010Peacock Season as Bradley
2010Dead Happy as Office Boss
2009Misfits (1 Episode) as Roger
2009Archer (1 Episode) as Bardsley (voice)
2009May Contain: Nuts as Unknown
2009Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle (12 Episodes) as Unknown
2009The Old Guys (4 Episodes) as Steve
2008The Duchess as Macaroni
2008Sorry, I've Got No Head (39 Episodes) as Various
2008Headcases (8 Episodes) as Unknown
2007Angelo's (1 Episode) as Tony
2007World of Wrestling as Unknown
2007Secret Diary of a Call Girl (2 Episodes) as Stewart
2007Spinners and Losers as Ben Swain
2007Skins (2, 2 Episode) as Eric, Heavy
2007The Rise of the Nutters as Ben Swain
2006Not Going Out (1 Episode) as Man in Gallery
2006Respectable (6 Episodes) as Michael
2006Time Trumpet (1 Episode) as Unknown
2006Mayo (1 Episode) as Ken Dainty
2005Love Soup (1 Episode) as Unknown
2005Harry & Paul (1 Episode) as Unknown
2005The Thick of It (3 Episodes) as Ben Swain
2005The Robinsons (1 Episode) as Unknown
2005Buried Alive as Unknown
2004Trauma as Doctor
2004Blake's Junction 7 as Gan
2003Peep Show (1 Episode) as Alan
2003Hardware (1 Episode) as Dithery Man
2002The Orange Tree as Man
2000Black Books (1 Episode) as Poker Customer