Simon Farnaby | |
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.png) Farnaby in 2018 | |
| Born | 2 April 1973 Darlington, County Durham, England |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, writer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse | Claire Keelan |
| Children | 1 |
Simon Farnaby (born 2 April 1973) is an English actor, comedian and writer. He is best known for his work with the Them There collective where he has written and starred in productions including Horrible Histories, Yonderland, and Ghosts.
Farnaby earned BAFTA nominations for his co-writing of Paddington 2, both for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best British Film,[1] and was the winner of the 2023 Television BAFTA for memorable TV moment.[2] In 2023, he co-wrote and appeared in Wonka, a film which serves as a prequel to the Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, exploring Willy Wonka's origins.
- ^ "BAFTA Awards Search | BAFTA Awards". awards.bafta.org. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ Hogan, Michael (14 May 2023). "Bafta TV Awards 2023, review: Underwhelming, but kept alive by late Queen's unforgettable Paddington sketch". The Telegraph.