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Alan Davies

English comedian, actor, and author · United Kingdom · Actors · Born 1966 · age 60

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Alan Roger Davies is an English actor, presenter, stand-up comedian, and writer. He is known for his portrayal of the title role in the BBC mystery drama series Jonathan Creek (1997-2016) and as the only permanent panellist on the BBC panel show QI since its premiere in 2003, outlasting its original host Stephen Fry.

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2025A Knock at the DoorFilm, Lenny Bray2020McDonald & DoddsSeries, George GillianDes O'Connor: The Ultimate EntertainerFilm, 20202018The Bromley BoysFilm, Donald Roberts201789Film, Himself2016Alan Davies: Little VictoriesFilm, Writer2015TaskmasterSeries2013Alan Davies: Life Is PainFilm, Writer2011The Jonathan Ross ShowSeriesMaking QiFilm, 20112010HugeFilm2009Jonathan Creek: The Grinning ManFilm, Jonathan Creek2007Stephen Fry: 50 Not OutFilm2006The One ShowSeries2004Roman RoadFilm, Vince2003Honorary Doctor of the University of KentAwardQISeries, 20032001Dog Eat DogFilm, Phil1999Loose WomenSeries1998Alan Davies: Lafter HoursFilm, Writer1997Jonathan CreekSeries, Jonathan Creek1995Soccer AMSeries1994Alan Davies: Live at the LyricFilm, Writer1991Pebble MillSeries1966Born6 March 1966

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Filmography 23

ADA Knock at the DoorLenny Bray2025
DEDes O'Connor: The Ultimate Entertainer2020
FCFX's A Christmas CarolMiner2019 · ★ 7.2
TBThe Bromley BoysDonald Roberts2018
TGThe Midnight GangPorter2018
89Himself2017
AVAlan Davies: Little VictoriesWriter2016
AFA Life On Screen: Stephen Fry2015
APAlan Davies: Life Is PainWriter2013
RSRespect: A Felix Dexter Special2013
MQMaking Qi2011
HUHuge2010
JMJonathan Creek: The Grinning ManJonathan Creek2009
ASAngus, Thongs and Perfect SnoggingBob Nicolson2008 · ★ 6.5
VQVerity Lambert: Drama Queen2008
SOStephen Fry: 50 Not Out2007
RRRoman RoadVince2004
TCTop Gear's Stars in Fast Cars2004
DDDog Eat DogPhil2001
JAJaws 5Himself1999
ATAlan Davies: Urban TraumaWriter1998
AHAlan Davies: Lafter HoursWriter1998
ALAlan Davies: Live at the LyricWriter1994

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Television 24

MDMcDonald & DoddsGeorge Gillian2020
FMFrankie Drake MysteriesJonny Cork2017
TATaskmaster2015
TLThe Last Leg2013
HAHave You Been Paying Attention?Panellist2013
TSThe Jonathan Ross Show2011
TSThe Graham Norton Show2007
WYWould I Lie to You?2007
LELewisMarcus Richards2007
TSThe One Show2006
OC8 Out of 10 Cats2005
QIQI2003
TGTop Gear2002
RJRichard & Judy2001
LWLoose Women1999
PAParkinson1998
JCJonathan CreekJonathan Creek1997
NBNever Mind the Buzzcocks1996
SASoccer AM1995
RCReady, Steady, Cook1994
RORoom 1011994
PMPebble Mill1991
HYHave I Got News for You1990
TPTop of the Pops1964

Awards

Honorary Doctor of the University of Kent2003

About this person

Alan Roger Davies is an English actor, presenter, stand-up comedian, and writer. He is known for his portrayal of the title role in the BBC mystery drama series Jonathan Creek (1997-2016) and as the only permanent panellist on the BBC panel show QI since its premiere in 2003, outlasting its original host Stephen Fry. He began his career as a stand-up comic, and has undertaken several tours performing on stage, most recently in 2025.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
living
Dates
Born 1966 · age 60

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David WalliamsAlso in The Midnight Gang (2018)Sheridan SmithAlso in Jonathan Creek: The Grinning Man (2009)Nick HornbyAlso in 89 (2017)Ingrid OliverAlso in Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008)Gary KempAlso in Dog Eat Dog (2001)Billy BarrattAlso in FX's A Christmas Carol (2019)

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