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, 2018) Nathan Muir. BBC2.
- 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
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30/06/2017
Daphne Sounds Expensive
Sketch trio Daphne present peculiar characters, wacky scenarios, dodgy remarks and curious observations.
Written by and starring Jason ...
15/05/2017
Welcome Jason Forbes!
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