Acting
David Walliams
EN cinema · 92 credits
Born
20 August 1971 (age 55)
Birthplace
Banstead, Surrey, England, UK
Also known as David Edward Williams · 데이비드 윌리엄스
David Edward Williams (born August 20, 1971), known professionally as David Walliams, is an English actor, comedian, writer, and television personality. He is best known for his work with Matt Lucas on the BBC sketch comedy series Little Britain (2003–2006) and Come Fly With Me (2010–2011). From 2012 to 2022, Walliams was a judge on the television talent show competition Britain's Got Talent on ITV. He is also a writer of children's books, having sold more than 37 million copies worldwide. Walliams played the role of Greville White in the 2007 television drama film Capturing Mary. From 2013 to 2014, he wrote and starred in the BBC One sitcom Big School. In 2015, he starred as Tommy Beresford in the BBC drama series Partners in Crime and wrote and starred in the sketch comedy series Walliams & Friend. Walliams won the award for Best TV Judge for his work on Britain's Got Talent at the 2015, 2018, 2019 and 2020 National Television Awards. In 2022, he was a judge on the tenth season of Australia's Got Talent. Walliams began writing children's novels in 2008 after securing a contract with the publisher HarperCollins. His books have been translated into 53 languages, and he has been described as "the fastest-growing children's author in the UK", with a literary style compared to Roald Dahl's. Some of his books have been adapted into television films, which he has also appeared in, including Mr Stink (2012), Gangsta Granny (2013) and Billionaire Boy (2016). As of 2023, Walliams book sales stand at over 50 million copies sold worldwide. Walliams was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2017 Birthday Honours for services to charity and the arts. His charity work includes swimming in the English Channel, the Strait of Gibraltar and the River Thames and raising millions of pounds for the BBC charity Sport Relief.
Known for
Filmography
The Liar
as Hesketh-Harvey
The Road to Nevermore
The Road to Nevermore
as Clyde Dickinson
Bad Dad
Bad Dad
Producer, Novel, Screenplay
FING!
as Headmaster, Novel, Executive Producer
Frankie Howerd’s 30 Funniest Moments
as Self - Narrator
I Am Martin Parr
as Self
My Happy Ending
as Joey
Gangsta Granny Strikes Again
as Mike, Writer, Book
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
as Narrator (voice)
Hansel & Gretel: After Ever After
as The Troll, Writer
Twist
as Losberne
Beverly Hills Bandits
as Mark Reed
Jack and the Beanstalk: After Ever After
as The Giant, Writer
The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson
2020
The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson
as interviewed guest
The Big Night In
as Various Roles
Shadows
Writer
Missing Link
as Mr. Lemuel Lint (voice)
Murder Mystery
as Tobey Quince
Cinderella: After Ever After
as Prince Charming, Writer
Grandpa's Great Escape
as Barry, Writer, Original Story
The Queen and I
as Jack Barker, Executive Producer
The Midnight Gang
as Headmaster, Story, Executive Producer
Ratburger
as Burt, Writer
Revolting Rhymes
as Tall Sister / Jack's Mother (Voice)
Elton John: The Nation's Favourite Song
as Self - Presenter / Narrator (voice)
Who Shot Simon Cowell?
as Party Guest
Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book
as Self - Host
Billionaire Boy
as Mrs Trafe, Writer, Original Story
David Walliams Celebrates Dame Shirley Bassey
2016
David Walliams Celebrates Dame Shirley Bassey
as Self - Host / Self - Various
Little Britain Sketch
as Lou Todd, Writer
Pudsey the Dog: The Movie
as Pudsey the Dog (voice)
The Boy in the Dress
as Referee, Writer, Original Story
Justin and the Knights of Valour
as Melquiades (voice)
The Look of Love
as Vicar Edwyn Young
Gangsta Granny
as Mike, Novel
Room on the Broom
as Frog (voice)
Mr. Stink
as Prime Minister, Writer, Original Story
Great Expectations
as Mr. Pumblechook
The Genius of Roald Dahl
as Himself - Presenter, Writer
The Itch of the Golden Nit
as Golden Nit (voice)
Dinner for Schmucks
as Müeller
The One Ronnie
Actor, Writer
Marmaduke
as Anton Harrison
Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me
as Frankie Howerd
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
as Bulgy Bear (voice)
Run Fatboy Run
as Man in Bakery
Capturing Mary
as Greville White
Stardust
as Sextus
The Bluetones: Blue Movies
as Record Company Boss
Little Britain Live
as Various, Author, Creator
Stoned
as Accountant
A Cock and Bull Story
as Parson
The Real Little Britain
as Narrator
Shaun of the Dead
as News Reporter (voice) (uncredited)
Hello, Friend
as Friend
Coogan's Runner
as Self
Cruise of the Gods
as Jeff Monks
Plunkett & Macleane
as Viscount Bilston
The Pitch of Fear
as Sydney, Writer
The Kidnappers
as David, Writer
The Web of Caves
as Humanoid 1, Writer
Coming Soon
1999
Coming Soon
as Graeme Cunliffe
You Are Here
as Murray Moffatt, Writer
Dennis Pennis R.I.P.
as Anthony Cream Jnr./Merlin Boast
It's Ulrika!
as Various Roles