Jamie Chapman
Biography
Jamie Chapman is an actor best known for his regular role (Brains) in Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's sitcom 'Extras'. He played 'Ziggy' in 'Red Dwarf' (Series 12) and recently appeared in the festive Netflix hit 'Christmas on Mistletoe Farm' as the stage-struck 'Gerald Faber'. Other screen-work includes The Crown, Nativity Rocks, Catherine Tate's Nan, Eastenders, Holby City, and Doctors. Jamie will shortly be seen in ITV's 'Archie' (the biopic of Cary Grant), and the film 'Wicked Letters' - both in post-production.
Known For & Full Filmography11 Titles
Drama Series - 2016, 16 episodes • as Reporter
The gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny. The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world – Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street – and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Field Reporter Outside NATO
The UK Prime Minister and US President have a public rivalry that risks their countries' alliance. But when they become targets of a powerful enemy, they're forced to rely on each other as they go on a wild, multinational run. Allied with Noel, a brilliant MI6 agent, they must find a way to thwart a conspiracy that threatens the free world.
Drama Series - 1988, 16 episodes • as Ziggy
The adventures of the last human alive and his friends, stranded three million years into deep space on the mining ship Red Dwarf.
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Alistair - BBC Producer
It is 1986 and Britain is booming. "Rivals" dives headfirst into the cutthroat world of TV where hair-dos are big and ambitions are even bigger. Deals are brokered in boardrooms, as well as bedrooms. Nobody can be sure who will come out on top. With every man and woman out only for themselves, can true love really blossom?
Drama Series - 2005, 16 episodes • as Brains
Andy Millman gave up his day job five years ago in the hope of achieving the big time, but he’s yet to land a speaking part, let alone saunter down the red carpet to pick up an Oscar. He remains optimistic however, as rubbing shoulders with the A-list on-set only serves to reinforce his belief that the big time is just a job or two away.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Jury Foreman (uncredited)
When the denizens of Littlehampton – including conservative Edith – begin receiving letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose is charged with the crime. Suspecting something amiss, the town's women band together to investigate.
Drama Series - 2023, 16 episodes • as Stanley Donen
The four-part drama series will tell the story of Cary Grant’s life, from his humble beginnings as Archie Leach in Bristol, England to the Hollywood leading man he became.
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as George (Speccy)
Catherine returns with one of her most beloved characters in a full comedy series following the life and hilarious antics of a potty-mouthed granny.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Gerald
After inheriting a farm at Christmas time, a widowed father makes a bumpy adjustment to village life — while his kids hatch a plan to stay there forever.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Self
A documentary of the making of the twelfth series of Red Dwarf (2017).
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A comedy about a gay friendship circle. Meet the fabulous group of Richie, Anto, Benji, Aaron and Kyle.