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Jim Howick

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Jim Howick
Howick in 2020
Born
James Howick

(1979-05-14) 14 May 1979 (age 47)
Chichester, West Sussex, England
Alma materMountview Academy of Theatre Arts
Occupations
  • Actor
  • writer
Years active1997–present

James Howick (born 14 May 1979) is an English actor and writer, known for his appearances in television series such as Peep Show (2007–2012), Sex Education (2019–2022), and Here We Go (2022–present). As well as his ongoing association with the creative collective Them There, with whom he has written and starred in productions including Horrible Histories (2009–2013), Yonderland (2013–2016), and Ghosts (2019–2023).

Early life

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James Howick was born in Chichester, West Sussex on 14 May 1979, but grew up in Bognor Regis.[1][2][3] He was educated at The Regis School.[4] He graduated with First Class Honours from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in 2000.[5]

Career

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Along with the five other members of the Horrible Histories starring cast, which includes Ben Willbond, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby and Laurence Rickard, Howick is also the co-creator, -writer and -star of Yonderland, an eight-part family fantasy comedy series that premiered on Sky One on 10 November 2013.[6] He co-starred with the same troupe in Bill, a BBC-produced comedy film based loosely around the early life of William Shakespeare.[7] Other prominent television roles include Gerard in Peep Show, Gerry in Danny Boyle's Babylon and Anthony in the revival of Reggie Perrin. In addition he has been a regular guest star in various sketch comedies, including The Armstrong and Miller Show and The Kevin Bishop Show. In 2017, he played Aaron Mayford in the ITV thriller Broadchurch.[8] From 2019 to 2023, Howick featured in the Netflix original series Sex Education as Mr Hendricks, a science teacher at Moordale Secondary School who also conducts the Swing Band. Howick is the co-creator, co-writer and co-star of the BBC One sitcom Ghosts, - Howick plays numerous characters, but is mostly known for his role as Patrick Butcher, a 1980s Scout Master who was killed in an archery accident - the show was first broadcast in 2019 and ran for five series. More recently, Howick was cast in the 2022 BBC comedy series Here We Go in which he plays Paul Jessop.[3][9]

In film, Howick played Cpl. Matlin in the 2004 Guillermo del Toro adaptation of Hellboy.[3]

Personal life

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Howick met his wife, Lauren, on the set of Reggie Perrin. They married in 2012 and live in East Finchley, London.[3]

Howick is an avid Star Wars fan.[10]

Filmography

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Film

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2004HellboyCpl. Matlin
2006Tokyo JimJim
2015BillVarious
2017Journey Beyond SodorHurricaneVoice role
TBC Ghosts: The Possession of Button House Pat Butcher [11]

Television

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YearTitleRoleNotes
1997Armstrong and MillerVariousEpisode: "#2.1"
2007The History of the World BackwardsVarious
HyperdriveSwamp Creature
Comedy ShowcaseVarious
2007–2010The Armstrong and Miller ShowVarious
2007–2012Peep ShowGerard
2008Mutual FriendsEstate AgentEpisode: "#1.3"
2008–2009No HeroicsThundermonkey
The Kevin Bishop ShowVarious
2009–2010Reggie PerrinAnthony
2009–2013Horrible HistoriesVarious
2010HoundedThe British Prime Minister
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd MargaretTaxi Driver
2011BBC PromsVariousProm 20: "Horrible Histories Big Prom Party"
2013–2014The Wrong MansChris
2013–2016YonderlandVarious
2013A Christmas Panic!VariousEnglish dub of the Christmas special of "A Town Called Panic"
2015Horrible HistoriesVarious, including Napoleon Bonaparte & Winston Churchill[12]
Inside No. 9Thomas NutterEpisode: "The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge"
2015–2017Scream StreetMr. Watson
2016StagIan
The AliensDominic
AirmageddonCommentatorSeries 2
2017BroadchurchAaron MayfordSeries 3
LoadedJosh
Action TeamGraham6 Episodes
2018WannabeMikey4 Episodes
2019–2023Sex EducationColin HendricksRecurring role; 20 episodes
GhostsPat Butcher5 series
2020PandemoniumPaul JessopPilot episode of Here We Go
2022–presentHere We Go3 series
2023–presentThe ChangeThe VerdererTV series[13]
20243 Body ProblemHarry
Death in ParadiseJamie Barton2024 Christmas Special
2025 The Great Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off Himself; contestant
AustinGawain, Tour Guide
Death ValleyAtkins3 episodes

Awards

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In 2010, Howick won a Children's BAFTA for his performance in the second series of the CBBC television series Horrible Histories.[14] In 2026, he was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Male Comedy Performance for Here We Go.[15]

References

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  1. ↑ "Jim Howick". TV Guide. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  2. ↑ "Jim Howick". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Lamont, Tom (29 May 2022). "'We were always trying to push boundaries': Jim Howick on breaking taboos, coping with life and the joy of dogs". The Guardian.
  4. ↑ "The Regis School alumni". The Regis School. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  5. ↑ "Alum Jim Howick visits Mountview". Mountview. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  6. ↑ "Sky1 to visit Yonderland". Sky1 website. 13 May 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
  7. ↑ "Stars of Horrible Histories to make Shakespeare film". BBC Media Centre. 22 March 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
  8. ↑ "Broadchurch: Who is new suspect Jim Howick?". Radio Times Website. 20 March 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  9. ↑ Carr, Flora (26 April 2022). "Meet the cast of BBC sitcom Here We Go". Radio Times.
  10. ↑ Lamont, Tom (29 May 2022). "'We were always trying to push boundaries': Jim Howick on breaking taboos, coping with life and the joy of dogs". The Guardian.
  11. ↑ Jeffery, Morgan. "Ghosts feature film officially confirmed as cast and crew unveiled | Radio Times". www.radiotimes.com. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  12. ↑ Howick, Jim (18 November 2019). "Jim Howick Birthday tweet to Mat Baynton". www.twitter.com. Twitter. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  13. ↑ "Bridget Christie comedy reveals cast". Comedy.co.uk. 5 July 2022.
  14. ↑ "Three Children's Baftas for Horrible Histories". BBC News. 29 November 2010. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
  15. ↑ Hepburn, David (24 March 2026). "BAFTA Television Awards 2026 Nominees in Full: Here are all the shortlists as Adolescense leads the way with 11 nods". The Scotsman. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
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