Simon Farnaby

Simon Farnaby

Simon Farnaby (born 2 April 1973) is an English actor, comedian, children's entertainer, writer and singer. He is best known for his work with the Them There collective, where he has written and starred in productions including the sketch show Horrible Histories, Yonderland, and Ghosts, as well as writing for film.  Farnaby earned BAFTA nominations for his co-writing of Paddington 2, both for...

Known For

Wonka

as Basil, Zoo Security Guard

Paddington

as Barry

Cast Credits

The Magic Faraway Tree

as Farmer Brian

Paddington in Peru

as Barry the Air Steward

Wonka

as Basil, Zoo Security Guard

The Phantom of the Open

as Laurent Lambert

Christopher Robin

as Taxi Driver

Paddington 2

as Barry

Mindhorn

as Clive Parnevik

Bill

as Earl of Croydon / Juan Domingo / Sausage / Dmitri Alexandrovitch / Fur Seller

Paddington

as Barry

All Stars

as Foreman

Your Highness

as Manious the Bold

Burke & Hare

as William Wordsworth

The Golf War

as Stuart Ogilvy

Fat Slags

as Ventriloquist

Blake's Junction 7

as Terry The Chef

Crew Credits

Wonka

Screenplay

The Phantom of the Open

Executive Producer

Paddington 2

Screenplay

Mindhorn

Associate Producer

Wonka 2

Writer