Jason Lewis
Biography
Jason Lewis (born in London, England) is a British actor, writer, and comedian of Trinidadian descent. He is best known for his self-titled sketch comedy show The Jason Lewis Experience, which saw its first installment aired on BBC Three. Jason Lewis started his career training at The Anna Scher Theatre as an actor for 6 years. In 2007 Lewis wrote and filmed the first installment of The Jason Lewis Experience, a series of short comedic sketches for YouTube. In 2008 MTV agreed to give Lewis his own sketch show on their channel. The Jason Lewis Experience debuted in January 2009 on MTV Base. During 2009 Jason Lewis was cast as an actor and writer for BBC show Bellamy's People, created by the BAFTA Award winning Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson. He also appeared in BBC2 hit sitcom Miranda and the second series of BBC Three sitcom Coming of Age. In 2010 he was a regular cast member in the third series of the BAFTA Award-winning The Armstrong and Miller Show for BBC1 and featured in the BAFTA Award-winning Harry and Paul, created by Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse. During 2010 Lewis also created and starred in his own BBC online sketch comedy pilot show called SWA (Sniggers With Attitude), which featured appearances from Paul Whitehouse, Noel Clarke, Rufus Hound, and Daniel Kaluuya. In June 2010, BBC announced that Danny Cohen, controller of BBC Three, had commissioned Jason Lewis his own pilot titled The Jason Lewis Experience for the channel. The pilot featured Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, Daniel Kaluuya, Trevor Nelson and David Schneider. He was crowned a 'Broadcast Hotshot' of the TV Industry by Broadcast Magazine. Lewis was featured in the 12th series of Holby City where he played Chris Brand. He also starred in a revival of The Fast Show. In 2012 he played an American reporter Scott in the feature film Red Lights. Lewis played Warden Wagatungi in series 2 and 3 of the award-winning Harry and Paul. He featured in series 4 and 6 of popular children's TV program Horrible Histories, which both won BAFTA awards. In 2015 Lewis starred as Curtis Broome in the third series of Some Girls for BBC Three. He was also a main cast member in series 1 and 2 of award-winning comedy Murder in Successville on BBC Three. During 2016 he fronted the ITV2 mockumentary show What's The Facts, featured heavily throughout the first series of David Walliams' BBC One comedy Walliams & Friend and performed his one-person stage play POVs From The Grove, during the Camden Fringe. He also starred in the BBC Radio 2 show Harry and Paul present: The Gentleman's Club alongside Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, Jim Broadbent and Tom Hollander. In 2017 Lewis starred in the BBC Three show Climaxed, created by Tom Craine, wrapped filming upcoming Disney comedy feature film Patrick slated for 2018 and has recently begun shooting the second series of Damned created by Jo Brand for Channel 4 after being cast as PC Zeppelin.
Known For & Full Filmography25 Titles
Drama Series - 1999, 16 episodes • as Christopher Brande
Drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the staff and patients.
Drama Series - 1998, 16 episodes • as ICU Orderly
Medical drama focusing on the working and personal lives of the doctors and nurses working on the front line of a busy inner city Emergency Department at All Saints Hospital.
Drama Series - 1995, 16 episodes • as Dan
The daily soap that follows the loves, lives and misdemeanours of a group of people living in the Chester village of Hollyoaks where anything could, and frequently does, happen...
Drama Series - 2009, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Based on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, a group of British comedians offer an anarchic and unconventional take on some of history's most gruesome and funny moments, with topics including the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, the Egyptians and the Romans, among others.
Drama Series - 2009, 16 episodes • as Youth in Park
Socially inept Miranda always gets into awkward situations; working in her joke shop with best friend Stevie, being hounded by her pushy mother, and especially when she's around her crush Gary.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as (Donald) Dave's Friend
When Carlton Flynn vanishes 17 years to the night after Stewart Green did, it sets off a chain reaction in the lives of people connected to both men.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Sergeant Farrell
As widespread power outages cause chaos and threaten lives across the country, the COBRA (Cabinet Office Briefing Room) committee comprised of the UK’s leading experts and politicians, gathers to find a way to turn the lights back on.
Drama Series - 1994, 16 episodes • as J.J
The Fast Show is a multi BAFTA award winning sketch comedy show written and produced by Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson.
Drama Series - 2016, 16 episodes • as Policeman Zeppelin
Comedy set in the social services department of a local authority. Social workers Rose and Al swim against the tide of bureaucracy, deal with the absurdities of life and try to navigate their equally trying professional and personal lives.
Drama Series - 2005, 16 episodes • as Warden Wagatungi
Harry & Paul is a BAFTA Award-winning British sketch comedy show starring Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse. It was first broadcast on BBC One on 13 April 2007. Prior to broadcast it was trailed as The Harry Enfield Show. The show reunites the pair, who had success with Harry Enfield's Television Programme in the 1990s. The second series of the programme began on BBC One on 5 September 2008. This was the last series from the comedy producer Geoffrey Perkins who died shortly before the programme's second series began. A third series was commissioned and began 28 September 2010 this time on BBC Two to where the show has been moved, because of falling ratings. The fourth series began broadcasting in October 2012.
Drama Series - 2005, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Harry & Paul is a BAFTA Award-winning British sketch comedy show starring Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse. It was first broadcast on BBC One on 13 April 2007. Prior to broadcast it was trailed as The Harry Enfield Show. The show reunites the pair, who had success with Harry Enfield's Television Programme in the 1990s. The second series of the programme began on BBC One on 5 September 2008. This was the last series from the comedy producer Geoffrey Perkins who died shortly before the programme's second series began. A third series was commissioned and began 28 September 2010 this time on BBC Two to where the show has been moved, because of falling ratings. The fourth series began broadcasting in October 2012.
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Darren
A street smart runner develops an intense rivalry with an equally ambitious wealthy young athlete.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Geoff the Parkgoer
A woman's chaotic life becomes more complicated when she inherits her grandmother's dog.
Drama Series - 2007, 16 episodes • as Various
Original and eccentric comedy sketches from Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller.
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as Jay-Z
Each week Successville's loveable detective, D.I Sleet, enlists the help of a celebrity sidekick to solve the latest high-profile murder in this improvised comedy murder mystery series.
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as Dr. Obama
Each week Successville's loveable detective, D.I Sleet, enlists the help of a celebrity sidekick to solve the latest high-profile murder in this improvised comedy murder mystery series.
Drama Series - 2010, 16 episodes • as Various
Radio phone-in host Gary Bellamy is given his own TV series in which he travels the length and breadth of the land to meet the British people.
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • as Ryan
From the moment of climax we see couples in the sweaty, regretful, nervous and often unsatisfying aftermath of sex.
Movie - 1998, 2h 15m • as Tim
Jerry Springer stars as more or less himself, the host of a raunchy, controversial and popular Los Angeles talk show which features everyday people with problems and who frequently vent their problems on the air.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • as Cus
After serving six years for killing his schoolmate, a young man learns that someone is out for revenge.
Drama Series - 2007, 16 episodes • as Jock
A frank look into the outrageous world of a group of sixth form students living in Abingdon as they enjoy a final romp with adolescence.
Drama Series - 2009, 16 episodes • as Idris Elba
The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson is a British comedy sketch show which stars impressionists Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson. A second series began broadcasting on 14 November 2010 and ended on 23 December 2010. A third series started on 26 October 2011 at 8.30pm on BBC One. The show was nominated for a National Television Awards in the category of Comedy in 2011, however it failed to make the top 4.
Drama Series - 2016, 16 episodes • as Assorted
Comedy series in which David Walliams is joined by a different guest in each episode for a variety of sketches, alongside a talented supporting cast.
Drama Series - 2023, 16 episodes • as Will Smith
Spoofing long-running New Zealand TV format "Neighbours At War", this deep-fake comedy uses visual technology to create comedy sketches with celebrity faces appearing in various scenarios.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Dante
Gemma is delighted to be recruited by the Serious Crimes Agency, but sadly they don't want Terry because of his criminal past.