Paul Whitehouse

May 17, 1958 (age 68) Stanleytown, Rhondda, Wales, UK
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Paul Julian Whitehouse (born 20 May 1958) is a Welsh actor, writer, presenter and comedian. He was one of the main stars of the BBC sketch comedy series The Fast Show and has starred with Harry Enfield in the shows Harry & Paul and Harry Enfield & Chums. He has appeared with Bob Mortimer in the BBC series Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing and has also acted in films including Corpse Bride (2005), Alice in Wonderland (2010) and The Death of Stalin (2017). In a 2005 poll to find The Comedian's Comedian, he was in the top 50 comedy acts voted for by comedians and comedy insiders.

His titles like Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland, and Ghost Stories - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 15, 2026

Watched: 0/31
Weighted avg: 6.41 /10
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    Corpse Bride
    2005September 2005 by Mike Johnson
    Supporting as William Van Dort / Mayhew / Paul the Head Waiter (voice)
    Supporting as William Van Dort / Mayhew / Paul the Head Waiter (voice)
    7.24 Excellent--
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    Alice in Wonderland
    2010March 2010 by Tim Burton
    Minor role as Thackery Earwicket / March Hare (voice)
    Minor role as Thackery Earwicket / March Hare (voice)
    6.20 Good--
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    3
    Ghost Stories
    2018January 2018 by Jeremy Dyson
    Starring as Tony Matthews
    Starring as Tony Matthews
    5.98 Okay++
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    4
    Mortdecai
    2015January 2015 by David Koepp
    Minor role as Spinoza
    Minor role as Spinoza
    5.01 Okay--
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    5
    The Death of Stalin
    2017October 2017 by Armando Iannucci
    Minor role as Anastas Mikoyan
    Minor role as Anastas Mikoyan
    6.59 Good
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    6
    King of Thieves
    2018September 2018 by James Marsh
    Supporting as Carl Wood
    Supporting as Carl Wood
    5.13 Okay--
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    7
    The Personal History of David Copperfield
    2019November 2019 by Armando Iannucci
    Minor role as Daniel Peggotty
    Minor role as Daniel Peggotty
    5.94 Okay++
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    8
    Kevin & Perry Go Large
    2000April 2000 by Ed Bye
    Minor role as Bouncer
    Minor role as Bouncer
    4.82 Mediocre++
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    9
    The Fast Show
    1994–2012 by Paul Whitehouse
    Lead role as Various Characters
    Lead role as Various Characters
    6.49 Good-
  • 10
    10
    Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
    2022 by Hugh Laurie
    Minor role as Askew
    Minor role as Askew
    5.73 Okay+
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    11
    Harry Enfield and Chums
    1994–1997
    Starring as Various Characters
    Starring as Various Characters
    6.10 Okay++
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    12
    Chuck Steel: Night of the Trampires
    2018June 2018 by Michael Mort
    Starring as The Wise One
    Starring as The Wise One
    6.25 Good--
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    13
    Harry Enfield's Television Programme
    1990–1992 by Harry Enfield
    Starring
    Starring
    6.08 Okay++
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    14
    Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
    Airing since 2018
    Starring as Self
    Starring as Self
    6.13 Good--
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    Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire
    1999December 1999 by Richard Starzak
    Supporting as Prancer (voice)
    Supporting as Prancer (voice)
    5.86 Okay+
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    The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer
    1993–1995
    Starring
    Starring
    6.18 Good--
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    Harry & Paul
    2005–2012 by Paul Whitehouse
    Starring
    Starring
    Needs more reviews
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    18
    Ted & Ralph
    1998December 1998 by Christine Gernon
    Lead role as Ted / Rowley Birkin / Kevin Brown
    Lead role as Ted / Rowley Birkin / Kevin Brown
    Needs more reviews
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    19
    Brian Pern: A Life in Rock
    2014–2016 by Simon Day
    Starring as Pat Quid
    Starring as Pat Quid
    Needs more reviews
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    20
    Help
    2005
    Lead role as Various
    Lead role as Various
    Needs more reviews
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    21
    Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe
    2002December 2002 by Peter Peake
    Supporting as Prancer (voice)
    Supporting as Prancer (voice)
    5.82 Okay+
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    The Fast Show Live
    1998December 1998 by Roxana Silbert
    Lead role
    Lead role
    Needs more reviews
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    23
    The IT Crowd Manual
    2014January 2014 by Joanna Hanley
    Minor role as Self
    Minor role as Self
    6.52 Good-
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    24
    Happiness
    2001–2003
    Lead role as Danny Spencer
    Lead role as Danny Spencer
    Needs more reviews
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    25
    The Tiger Who Came to Tea
    2022September 2022 by Robin Shaw
    Supporting as Milkman
    Supporting as Milkman
    Needs more reviews
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    Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
    2007December 2007 by Donnie Anderson
    Supporting as Prancer (voice)
    Supporting as Prancer (voice)
    Needs more reviews
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    Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era
    1994April 1994 by Daniel Kleinman
    Starring as Mike Smash
    Starring as Mike Smash
    Needs more reviews
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    28
    Jumpers for Goalposts
    2001
    Lead role as Ron Manager
    Lead role as Ron Manager
    Needs more reviews
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    29
    Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers
    Airing since 2023
    Lead role as Self - Presenter
    Lead role as Self - Presenter
    Needs more reviews
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    30
    Nurse
    Airing since 2015
    Starring as Graham Downes
    Starring as Graham Downes
    Needs more reviews
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    31
    The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
    2010November 2010 by Lindsay Jex
    Minor role as Self
    Minor role as Self
    Needs more reviews
Co-starring with:
Johnny Depp 3 titles
Jane Horrocks 4 titles
Steve Coogan 3 titles
Andy Nyman 1 title
Clive Russell 1 title
Helena Bonham Carter 2 titles
Benedict Cumberbatch 1 title
Tom Courtenay 2 titles
Rob Brydon 1 title