Chris Addison
Actor · Writer · Director · Executive Producer
Born Nov 5, 1971 · Didsbury, Manchester, England, UK
Active 2002–present
Chris Addison is an English stand-up comedian, writer and actor. He is known for his lecture-style comedy shows, two of which he later adapted for BBC Radio 4.
Filmography
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025) — Simon HowlerTall Tales & Murder — Director · Executive Producer · CreatorDoctor Who (2005) — SebSkins (2007) — David BloodThe Hustle (2019) — DirectorVeep (2012) — Director · Supervising Producer · Executive Producer · Consulting ProducerIn the Loop (2009) — Toby WrightThe Thick of It (2005) — Olly Reeder · DirectorPatriot (2015)Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven (2014) — SebHorrible Histories (2009)Breeders (2020) — Writer · DirectorThe Look of Love (2013) — Tony PowerThe Rise of the Nutters (2007) — Oliver ReederHorrible Histories: The Movie — Rotten Romans (2019) — ColinSpinners and Losers (2007) — Oliver ReederHarry Hill's TV Burp (2002) — WriterLab Rats (2008) — Dr. Alex Beenyman · WriterGenius with Dave Gorman (2009)Trying Again (2014) — Matt · CreatorThe 100 Greatest Stand Ups 2010 (2010)We Love Sitcom (2016)What the Dickens? (2008) — Team CaptainChris Addison: Live (2011) — Writer