Marc Wootton
Distinctive, quirky, strong, dry & funny. Highly entertaining, bizarre & extremely versatile with his characters.
“Guerrilla comedian-cum-improv genius” The Guardian, Mar 2019
Leading TV comedy actor.
"..Award-winning comedy performer and writer, Marc Wootton has firmly established himself as one of Britain's newest and edgiest funnymen.." VH1.com.
In 2018 Marc created, wrote and starred in Channel 4 comedy, High & Dry. He made his name playing Mr Poppy in the Nativity films, fake medium & psychic, Shirley Ghostman, My New Best Friend & LALA Land.
For Marc's Comedy characters over the years, he has been professionally accent trained for Australian, West Country, Northern & Polish. Please ask for samples if you can't find what you're after.
Singing Ability
- Various singing styles (Professional - Played a singer in "Confetti", "Cyderdellic" & was in own band.)
Other Languages
- Polish (Conversational)
Credits
- Gooseberry (TV, 2020) Noodle. Writer. Comedy Central
- High & Dry (TV, 2018) Brett. E4.
- Drunk History (TV, 2016-15) Harold Godwinson/Joe Mears/Dr Robert Knox. Comedy Central.
- Counterfeit Cat (TV, 2016) Max. Tricon Films
- The Bad Education Movie (Feature Film, 2015) Officer Geoffrey. Tiger Aspect.
- Inside No. 9 (TV, 2014) John. BBC2.
- Nativity 3: Dude Where's My Donkey? (Feature Film, 2014) Mr. Poppy. Mirrorball Films.
- Psychobitches (TV, 2014) The Goddess Kali. Sky Arts.
- The Harry Hill Movie (Feature Film, 2013) Barney Cull. Lucky Features.
- Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger (Feature Film, 2012) Mr Poppy. Media Pro Six.
- Way To Go (TV, 2012) Cozzo. BBC3.
- Seasons Greetings (Theatre, West End, 2011) Eddie. National Theatre.
- Untitled Marc Wootton Project (TV, 2010) Shirley Ghostman.
- La La Land (TV, 2010) Various. BBC3.
- Nativity (Feature Film, 2009) Mr Poppy. Mirrorball Films.
- Brave Young Men (TV, 2009) Owen Malloy. Baby Cow Productions.
- Drifters Pilot (TV, 2009) E4.
- Gavin & Stacey (TV, 2008) Duncan. Baby Cow Productions.
- Marc Wootton - Exposed (TV, 2008) BBC3. Written & stars.
- Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (Feature Film, 2008) Toby. BBC Films.
- Confetti (Feature Film, 2006) Snoopy. Fox Searchlight.
- Thin Ice (TV, 2006) Dennis. BBC.
- High Spirits with Shirley Ghostman (TV, 2005) Multiple Characters. Tiger Aspect Productions.
- Nighty Night (TV, 2005) Dennis. Baby Cow.
- Cyderdelic (TV, 2003) Su Long. BBC.
- My New Best Friend (TV, 2003) Multiple Characters. Tiger Aspect Productions.
Related news articles
30/04/2018
Marc Wootton stars in new comedy series High & Dry
Marc stars as hilarious flight attended Brett. The first episode airs Friday 4th May at 10:30pm on Channel 4.
13/12/2017
Marc Wootton in Nativity 2: Danger in the Manager!
A worried new teacher has to juggle a pregnant wife and a class of children on a road trip to the National 'Song for Christmas'…
12/12/2017
Marc Wootton stars in Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?!
The pupils of St Bernadette's and the madcap Mr Poppy (Marc Wootton) are back! When their new teacher Mr Shepherd (Martin Clunes) loses his memory…