Simon Farnaby - Actor Profile

Simon Farnaby

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
27Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 2, 1973
Birth Place: Yorkshire, England, UK

About 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 Best Adapted Screenplay and Best British Film, and was the winner of the 2023 Television BAFTA for memorable TV moment. 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Simon Farnaby, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Simon Farnaby Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Simon Farnaby reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Simon Farnaby's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 48% of Simon Farnaby's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Blake's Junction 7, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Simon Farnaby Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Simon Farnaby's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Simon Farnaby has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Ghosts: The Possession of Button House Julian Fawcett Flop Similar →
2026 The Magic Faraway Tree Farmer Brian Hit Similar →
2024 Paddington in Peru Barry the Air Steward Hit Similar →
2024 An A to Z of Paddington Self Flop Similar →
2023 Wonka Basil, Zoo Security Guard Hit Similar →
2022 Paddington Meets The Queen Butler Super Hit Similar →
2022 The Phantom of the Open Laurent Lambert Hit Similar →
2018 Christopher Robin Taxi Driver Hit Similar →
2017 Paddington 2 Barry Super Hit Similar →
2016 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Blue Five Super Hit Similar →
2016 Mindhorn Clive Parnevik Average Similar →
2015 Bill Earl of Croydon / Juan Domingo / Sausage / Dmitri Alexandrovitch / Fur Seller Hit Similar →
2014 Paddington Barry Hit Similar →
2013 All Stars Foreman Average Similar →
2013 Richard III: The Unseen Story Self Average Similar →
2013 Richard III: The King in the Car Park Self Hit Similar →
2013 The Last Summer on Earth Brad Flop Similar →
2011 Horrible Histories’ Big Prom Party - Flop Similar →
2011 Your Highness Manious the Bold Flop Similar →
2010 Burke & Hare William Wordsworth Average Similar →
2009 Bunny and the Bull Bunny Average Similar →
2008 The Mighty Boosh: Making Boosh 3 Self Flop Similar →
2007 The Yellow House Henri Hit Similar →
2007 The Golf War Stuart Ogilvy Flop Similar →
2004 Fat Slags Ventriloquist Flop Similar →
2004 Blake's Junction 7 Terry The Chef Super Hit Similar →
2004 Trafalgar Square Kris Flop Similar →

Simon Farnaby - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Simon Farnaby?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Simon Farnaby is "Blake's Junction 7" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Simon Farnaby acted in?

Simon Farnaby has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Simon Farnaby?

Other notable films include "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story", "Paddington 2", and "Paddington Meets The Queen".

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