Reece Shearsmith

Reeson Wayne Shearsmith, known as Reece Shearsmith, is an acclaimed English actor, comedian, writer, and magician, revered for his dark comic creations. Born on 27 August 1969 in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, Shearsmith showcased his talents in remarkable collaborations with Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss, and Jeremy Dyson. This brilliant quartet created 'The League of Gentlemen,' earning numerous awards for their unique blend of comedy and horror. Post 'The League of Gentlemen,', Shearsmith's career has taken him through various paths, with notable roles in 'Spaced' and 'The World's End' and voicing characters in animated films like 'Free Jimmy.' He returned to BBC2 with 'Psychoville,' a dark comedy series written with Pemberton where they played multiple characters. Shearsmith also had a stint in the new musical 'Betty Blue Eyes,' and appeared in comedy pilots like 'Bad Sugar' and 'The Function Room.' He then portrayed Patrick Troughton in the docu-drama 'An Adventure in Space and Time,' about the creation of 'Doctor Who.' In 2014, he launched the anthology series 'Inside No. 9' with Steve Pemberton, and has since been acting, writing, and directing for the show. He also worked on Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge, American musical comedy series Galavant, and dark comedy thriller Stag. In recent years, he has garnered critical acclaim for performances in 'A Very Expensive Poison' and 'Inside No. 9,' earning nominations for prestigious awards.