Ben Willbond
Nascimento : 1973-01-18, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
História
Benjamin Thomas Willbond (born 18 January 1973) is an English actor and screenwriter. He is best known for his numerous roles in a children’s program Horrible Histories (2009–2013), as well as Yonderland (2013–2016), where he also played various different roles, and Ghosts (2019–) where he played The Captain. He is also known for appearing in movies such as St. Trinian's (2007), Bill (2015), and Bridget Jones's Baby (2016).
He was part of the comedy duo "Ben & Arn", for which he won Perrier Award for "Best Newcomer" in 1999, and formed the self-proclaimed "thinking man's French pop duo" Priorité à Gauche. He then went on to perform his solo character shows at several Edinburgh Fringe Festivals.
He is best known for his regular role in CBBC's Horrible Histories, in which he played a wide variety of historical figures, most memorably recurring roles as Henry VIII and Alexander the Great. He is also the co-creator, -writer and -star of Yonderland, a family fantasy comedy series that premiered on SkyOne on 10 November 2013. In addition, he is the co-writer of Bill, a BBC-produced comedy film based loosely around the early life of William Shakespeare. Other notable television work includes the recurring roles of Steve Warwick in the BBC comedy Rev, Adam Kenyon in BBC Four's The Thick of It and as a television director in the movie-length final episode of the Ricky Gervais comedy Extras (BBC Two). He has also appeared in Katy Brand's Big Ass Show for ITV2 and Mayo for BBC One.
His 2010 short film Tooty's Wedding, which he co-wrote with Solon, won numerous international comedy awards and was screened as part of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. Other notable film work includes the movie Starter for 10 (2006). In 2007, and he had a short appearance in St Trinian's as a nervous school inspector.
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Additional Writing
Um grupo de galinhas destemidas se une para enfrentar uma nova ameaça: uma fazenda muito suspeita, com cheiro de fritura no ar.
Darrenth
Six weeks after the Gu'un aliens have invaded and completely conquered Earth, hapless Stewart becomes the Gu'uns' official human liaison who ends up saddled with alien Greggs for a housemate. Stewart must help the Gu'uns deliver their message to the masses and win favour with humankind, while also aiding the human resistance and managing his enduring crush on Elodie.
Writer
Six weeks after the Gu'un aliens have invaded and completely conquered Earth, hapless Stewart becomes the Gu'uns' official human liaison who ends up saddled with alien Greggs for a housemate. Stewart must help the Gu'uns deliver their message to the masses and win favour with humankind, while also aiding the human resistance and managing his enduring crush on Elodie.
Alan Bigsby
Paul's journey of self-discovery takes a unique turn when he embarks on his ambition to become a drag queen, despite fear of ridicule from his peers and being ostracized by his family. Opportunity presents itself when Paul meets drag queen Mimi Le Purr, a seasoned performer at The Sequin Club in Blackpool.
Building Society Branch Manager
Baseado em fatos reais, o filme traz a história de uma equipe de ladrões aposentados que decidem realizar um grande assalto no distrito de joias de Londres. Em 2015, uma quadrilha realizou um roubo no Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company, uma instalação subterrânea de depósito seguro na área de Hatton Garden, em Londres. A mídia acreditava que o roubo tinha sido realizado por um grupo de criminosos atuais. Na verdade, os autores reais eram aposentados de 60 e 70 anos, e com diversas doenças. A invasão foi feita através de um poço do elevador, e o valor do roubo foi estimado em torno de 200 milhões de libras.
Giles
Depois de tantas idas e vindas, Bridget Jones e Mark finalmente se casam. Não demora muito, entretanto, para que a vida pregue mais uma peça neles e eles acabam se separando. Em crise no tabalho, tentando manter uma boa relação com o ex e engatando um novo romance, Bridget tem uma surpreendente revelação: está grávida - e não tem certeza de quem é o pai da criança.
King Phillip II of Spain / Earl of Southampton / Grubby Thief / Alexander Dimitrievitch / Head of Guards
What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow his dream.
Writer
What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow his dream.
Guardian Angel
Everything changes one night for Meredith, a young backpacker desperate to find meaning in her life, when she meets a mysterious stranger in a dingy British service station... claiming to know her.
Writer
A young couple's marriage hilariously hits the rocks during a weekend wedding in the country.
Producer
A young couple's marriage hilariously hits the rocks during a weekend wedding in the country.
Peter
A young couple's marriage hilariously hits the rocks during a weekend wedding in the country.
Equerry
Duas histórias de amor. Uma tem como centro o conturbado romance entre o Rei Edward VIII e a americana divorciada Wallis Simpson. A outra, contemporânea, reúne uma mulher casada e um guarda de segurança russo
Martin
A década de 1970 chegou. Os tempos estão mudando. Mas nem tudo está na mesma sintonia. Escrita por Ricky Gervais e Stephen Merchant, uma nova comédia hilária e tocante sobre três amigos que sonham livrar-se da vidinha pacata e acomodada de Cemetery Junction. Cientes de que não podem passar o resto de suas vidas bebendo, brigando e aprontando, eles são forçados a tomarem uma atitude. Nada é tão simples como gostariam, principalmente porque um deles se apaixona pela filha do chefe, e para complicar um pouco mais, a moça está noiva. Para alcançarem o que desejam, eles terão de se rebelar contra as regras, custe o que custar.
Damaged Inspector
A escola St. Trinian’s para moças está enfrentando uma tremenda crise financeira. Para piorar as coisas, o ministro da educação Geoffrey Thwaites (Colin Firth) quer que a exótica administradora Camilla Frittan (Rupert Everett) transforme a escola em uma “respeitável” faculdade para mulheres. Mas as alunas não vão desistir de salvar St. Trinian’s assim tão fácil. As anárquicas garotas arregimentam um bando de professores, associados e bagunceiros ingovernáveis que, usando sua esperteza, ousadia e imaginação, tentam armar um golpe do século para salvar a escola da ruína inevitável.
Adam Kenyon
Peter Mannion's speech on immigration, leaking the PM's policy, did not have the effect Tucker desired and now the PM is resigning, leaving the way clear for the Nutters and their leader Tom. Ollie has been promised a job by young Nutter Ben Swain, Tucker's assistant has encouraged Hugh's predecessor Cliff to stand as a stalking horse and Glenn is keen to keep Hugh in the frame whilst his boss is in Australia. Fortunately Tom has a dark secret which is just what Tucker is looking for but will it be enough?
Businessman
Joe (Tom Riley) e seu amigo Baggy (Tom Burke) são dois estudantes de cinema frustados que não têm dinheiro para financiar o projeto de formatura e descidem viajar para Londres na busca de algum financiador para o filme. Ao chegarem á capital inglesa eles conseguem encontrar um produtor deseperado disposto a gastar dinheiro com eles. Tudo isto porém comuma condição. A dupla deverá rodar um filme pornô e contratar comoprotagonista a bela Candy Fiveways (Carmen Electra), a grande estrela do cinema adulto. Após diversas tentativas frustadas, eles consegue, contrata-lá, mas seus problemas estão longe de acabar, já que eles terão que usar a casa de seus pais para rodar todas as cenas quentes do filme.
University Challenge Coordinator
Inglaterra de Tatcher, 1985. Brian Jackson (James McAvoy), desde sempre obcecado em adquirir mais e mais conhecimento, passou a infância assistindo o “Desafio Universitário” na televisão. Agora aluno da Universidade de Bristol, ele encara a oportunidade de participar realmente do show e mostrar tudo que sabe. Mas nem só de estudos vive o homem e Brian sonha também com Alice (Alice Eve).
Ben
Sacha is an aging, well-established London 'male escort' with a select clientèle of weekly socialite ladies, such as baroness James, who expect an impeccable service he can only provide thanks to his in-living 'orderly', handsome 'clever Trevor', who moonlights as nude arts class model. Ben is a rising novice, who seeks their coaching. When Sasha makes a bad fall, Trevor must cover during his recovery, but jealous Sasha is far from grateful.
David's friend
When Miranda splits up with her creepy boyfriend Brendan because he attacked her, she finds out that he is now going out with her sister, Kerry. Miranda warns her sister as Brendan swims his way into their family, ruining peoples lives.
David Steele
No dia do seu casamento, Rachel conhece a florista Luce e sente uma forte atração por ela. Ao se reencontrarem, a amizade entre as duas cresce tanto quanto as dúvidas de Rachel em relação ao marido. Ao saber que Luce é gay, sua vida vira do avesso.
Horrible Histories Prom was a free family concert showcasing the original songs from the British television series Horrible Histories, along with classical music. It was held on 30 July 2011 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and was that year's children's entry in the BBC's annual Proms series.
A black comedy about a dysfunctional marriage in a consumerist dystopia.
