Jason Forbes
Actor, Character Comedian & Writer.
Versatile, endearing, considered with excellent comic timing and a dry, humourous delivery.
One third of sketch trio Daphne. They've had two series on Radio 4 'Daphne Sounds Expensive' where they present peculiar characters, wacky scenarios and curious observations.
He's a lover of physical comedy and often incorporates slapstick humour into his routines.
Daphne were the winners of the London Sketchfest's prize for 'Best New Act' in 2015. Their first Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, Daphne Do Edinburgh, was critically acclaimed and Daphne were nominated for the 2015 Foster's (formerly Perrier) Award for 'Best Newcomer'.
Born in Bristol but speaks with a neutral accent. He does a London, West Country, various American and a West Indian accent in his Character sample.
Accents
Other Languages
- Spanish* (Fluent)
Credits
- The Mash Report (TV, 2019-17) Nathan. BBC
- Class Dismissed (TV, 2019) Mr Vista. Mr Keenan. BBC.
- Lazy Susan (TV, 2019) The Other Boy. BBC.
- The Mascot (TV, 2019) Ben Titch. Episode 1&3.
- Horrible Histories - The Movie (Feature Film, 2019) Sweat Seller. Altitude Films
- The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk (TV, 2019) Saf. Tiger Aspect Productions
- Dial M for Middlesbrough (TV Film, 2019) Phil. UK Gold
- The Joy of Missing Out (TV, 2019) Actor. Channel 4
- Tracey Ullman's Show (TV, 2017-16) Various (Series 2). BBC One.
- Drunk History (TV, 2017) Wallace's Soldier (Series 3). Comedy Central.
- The Windsors (TV, 2017) Paramedic (Series 1) Ch4.
- Daphne Sounds Expensive (Radio, 2017) Writer & Performer. BBC Radio 4 (Series 1).
- Borg vs McEnroe (TV, 2017) Arthur Ashe. Neon
- Upstart Crow (TV, 2016) Footman. BBC Two.
- Horrible Science (TV, 2015) Various. CITV.
- Pompidou (TV, 2015) Ambulance Driver. BBC One.
- Daphne's Second Show (Stand-up, 2015) Performer. The Invisible Dot.
- The Mimic (TV, 2014) The Waiter. Ch4.
- Pick Me Up, Pick Me Up (Stage, 2013) Performer. Edinburgh Fringe.
- Perfect Strangers (Stage, 2012) Comedy Writer/Performer. Cambridge Footlights.
Video Samples
Related news articles
18/12/2019
Ageing Boyband "Boys 5-eva"
Ageing boyband, Boys 5-eva, have decided to reform for a Christmas single. It might seem like a cynical cash-grab… because it is. Starring Jason Forbes.
06/12/2019
New comedy drama, murder mystery special ‘Dial M for Middlesborough’ on Gold.
Starring Sian Gibson, Jason Forbes, John Macmillan, Ambreen Razia, Sheila Reid and Mike Wozniak. Watch on Saturday 14th December at 9:15pm on Gold.
04/09/2019
New series of ‘The Mash Report’, BBC2’s comedy, satirical news show, starring Tom Bell and Jason Forbes.
Watch on Thursday 5th September at 10pm on BBC2.
30/06/2017
Daphne Sounds Expensive
Sketch trio Daphne present peculiar characters, wacky scenarios, dodgy remarks and curious observations.
Written by and starring Jason ...