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Hamish McColl

b. 1962

British actor

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Born 1962. Hamish McColl is a British comedian, actor, screenwriter, television actor and playwright.

Hamish McColl (born 28 January 1962) is a British comedian, writer and actor. He trained at the École Philippe Gaulier, Paris and the University of Cambridge. He has won two Olivier Awards and a Tony Award nomination. He has received additional Oliver Award nominations. With Sean Foley, he formed the double act The Right Size in 1988, creating comic theatre shows which toured all over the world. More recently he has worked as a screenwriter, scripting Mr. Bean's Holiday and Johnny English Reborn, plus contributing to the story of Paddington.

Theatre Ducktastic!, 2005 Hysterium, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Royal National Theatre, 2004 The Play What I Wrote, 2001 Mr Puntila, “Mr Puntila and his Man Matti”, Edinburgh International Festival, 1998

Filmography Films written Year Title Notes 2007 Mr. Bean's Holiday 2011 Johnny English Reborn 2014 Paddington 2016 Dad's Army 2020 Artemis Fowl

Acting credits Film Year Title Role Notes 1996 Surviving Picasso Torso 1998 The Parent Trap Photographer 2000 Going Going Scott Short film 2001 Gypsy Woman Waiter 2001 Knit Your Own Karma Mr. Gorsky Short film 2004 The Reckoning Innkeeper 2004 Churchill: The Hollywood Years Captain Davies 2010 Good Boy Bully Short film 2014 Paddington Petting Zoo Keeper 2018 All Is True Judge 2020 Artemis Fowl Italian singer

Television Year Title Role Notes 1993 ScreenPlay Uncredited role Episode: "The Vision Thing" 1994 Between the Lines Special Branch Officer Episode: "Foxtrot Oscar" 1995 The Old Curiosity Shop List Television film 1995 Prime Suspect Younger Neighbor Episode: "Inner Circles" 1999 Peak Practice Danny Givens Episode: "Eskimo Roll" 2000 The Fitz Pte Hendrix Three episodes

Olivier Awards Best Entertainment 1999 Do You Come Here Often? Best New Comedy2001 The Play What I Wrote

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Education
University of Cambridge
Awards
Laurence Olivier Awards

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hamish McColl?

British actor

When was Hamish McColl born?

Hamish McColl was born on 28 January 1962 in England.

What is Hamish McColl's occupation?

Hamish McColl is a comedian, actor, screenwriter, television actor and playwright.

What nationality is Hamish McColl?

Hamish McColl is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hamish McColl

· Wikidata: Q5645381

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