Nicholas Burns
Upbeat, full of character and energy with strong comedy timing & versatility.
Recognisable comedy actor, known for such shows as Nathan Barley.
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Credits
- The Serpent Queen (Film, 2022) Antoine de Bourbon. Starz
- Censor (Feature Film, 2021) Sanderson. Silver Salt Films
- Emma (Feature Film, 2020) Mr. Cole. Working Title Films
- Censor (Feature Film, 2020) Silver Salt Films
- Strike (TV, 2020) Torquil. BBC.
- Small Axe (TV Film, 2020) Mr Purling. BBC.
- Harlots (TV, 2019) Lord Leadsom. Hulu
- Manhunt (TV, 2019) DI Richard Ambrose. ITV
- Hope Gap (Feature Film, 2019) Gary. Immersiverse
- Midsomer Murders (TV, 2018) Barrett Lounds. ITV
- Wannabe (TV, 2018) Neil Clark.
- Uncle (TV, 2017-14) Ben. BBC3. 3 Series
- The Crown (TV, 2017) Anthony Nutting
- Doctor Who (TV, 2017) Lord Sutcliffe. BBC
- Ghost Stories (Feature Film, 2017) Mark van Rhys. Lionsgate
- Young Marx (Theatre, 2017) Willich. The Bridge Theatre.
- Marley's Ghosts (TV, 2016-15) Michael. UKTV
- The Lady in the Van (Feature Film, 2015) Giles Perry
- The Vote (TV, 2015) Kenneth Robson. ITV
- Macbeth (Theatre, 2015) Young Vic
- The Neighbourhood (TV, 2014) BBC.
- The Crimson Field (TV, 2014) Maj Gerard Yelland. BBC.
- War Book (Feature Film, 2014) James.
- Breeders (Theatre, 2014) Jimmy. St James Theatre.
- Agatha Christie: Poirot (TV, 2013) Inspector Meadows. ITV.
- New Tricks (TV, 2012) DCI Rosser. BBC1.
- Switch (TV, 2012) Julian. ITV2.
- The Recruiting Officer (Theatre, West End, 2012) Worthy. Donmar Theatre.
- The Worlds End (Feature Film, 2012) Collaborator.
- The Sinking of The Laconia (TV, 2011) Captain Coutts.
- Psychoville (TV, 2011) Mark. BBC.
- The Village Bike (Theatre, West End, 2011) John. Royal Court.
- Eggbox (TV, 2011) Mr. Bruce. BBC.
- 66 Books: The End of the Alphabet - A Response to Zechariah (Stage, 2011) Zach.
- Trinny & Susannah: From Boom To Bust (TV, 2010) Leonard.
- The Magistrate (Theatre, West End, 2010) Captain Horace Vale. National Theatre.
- Ghost Stories (Feature Film, 2010) Mike Priddle.
- Monday Monday (TV, 2009) Nathan.
- Misfits (TV, 2009) PC Wilson. E4.
- Mister Eleven (TV, 2009) Eddie. Mini TV series.
- No Heroics (TV, 2008) The Hotness.
- Fat Pig (Theatre, West End, 2008) Tom. Neil LaBute, Comedy Theatre.
- The World According to Albert Landers (Short Film, 2008) Albert Landers.
- IT Crowd (TV, 2007) Jerome
- Roman's Empire (TV, 2007) Seb Fuller.
- Benidorm (TV, 2006-14) Martin Weedon. Series 1-6. ITV.
- Marple: At Bertram's Hotel (TV, 2006) ITV.
- Fear of Fanny (TV, 2006) Christopher. BBC.
- Born Equal (TV, 2006) Michael. BBC.
- Modern Men (TV Pilot, 2006) John. Talkback Thames.
- Libertine (Theatre, West End, 2006) Etheridge. Royal Court.
- Hard to Swallow (Short Film, 2006) Steve.
- Man Stroke Woman (TV, 2005-06) Various. Series I & II.
- Mighty Boosh (TV, 2005-06) King.
- Nighty Night (TV, 2005) Paolo. Series II.
- Much Ado About Nothing (Theatre, 2005) Claudio.
- Nathan Barley (TV, 2004) Title role.
- Swiss Toni (TV, 2004) Edward Teller. BBC.
- Arcadia (Theatre, 2004) Valentine Coverly.
- Absolute Power (TV, 2003-04) Series I & II.
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (Theatre, 2003) Demetrius.
- The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Stage, 2003) Valentine.
- The Madness of George Dubya (Stage, 2003) Tony Blear, MP.
- Eastenders (TV, 2002) Adam. BBC.
- Swivel on The Tip (TV, 2002) Jake.
- Manchild (TV, 2002) BBC.
- The Bill (TV, 2002) Simon Beaumont.
- The House That Jack Built (TV, 2002) Richard Asquith.
- Cambridge Spies (TV, 2002) Right Wing Student. BBC.
- The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (TV, 2002) Mick Cambrey. BBC.
- Taming of The Shrew (Theatre, 2002) Lucentio.
- Surrealissimo! (TV, 2001) Young Artist. BBC.
Worked With
- Lucy Briers
- Spencer Brown
- Andrew Buchan
- Nancy Carroll
- Oliver Chris
- Dan Clark
- Kathryn Drysdale
- Janine Duvitski
- Aimee-Ffion Edwards
- Justin Edwards
- Andrew Ellis
- Adam Gillen
- Mathew Horne
- Claire Keelan
- Ella Kenion
- Daniel Lawrence Taylor
- Carla Mendonça
- Joanna Neary
- Sheila Reid
- Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
- Belinda Stewart-Wilson
- Zoe Telford
- Ramon Tikaram
- Niky Wardley
- Gemma Whelan
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08/09/2022
New American period drama 'The Serpent Queen', starring Danny Kirrane & Nicholas Burns.
Eight-part series based on Leonie Frieda's book "Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France." The Serpent Queen is airing on STARZ in the US from 11th September 2022.
13/11/2020
Catch the highly anticipated new TV show Small Axe from Steve McQueen, starring Malachi Kirby, Kedar Williams-Stirling, Mark Stanley and with Adrian R
Mangrove, the first film in the series airs on BBC One at 9pm on Sunday 15th November and will then be available to watch on the iPlayer. Mangrove stars Malachi Kirby. The second film Lovers Rock stars Kedar Williams-Stirling. The third film Red, White and Blue features Mark Stanley and Nicholas Burns. Adrian Rawlins is featured in the final film Education.
17/05/2019
Nicholas Burns stars in episode of Midsomer Murders.
Nicholas plays Barrett Lounds in episode of Midsomer Murders. Watch on Sunday 19th May at 8pm on ITV.
09/01/2019
New crime drama Manhunt stars Nicholas Burns
Manhunt is based on the memoirs of former Met police detective DCI Colin Sutton, and is written by Silent Witness and Rillington Place screenwriter Ed Whitmore. Watch on Sunday 6th January on ITV at 9pm.