Greg Davies
Encyclopedia
Greg Davies is a British stand-up comedian, actor
, and former teacher
, best known for his roles as Greg in We Are Klang
and Mr. Gilbert in The Inbetweeners
. He has performed on the BBC
's Live at the Apollo series.
and Sandhurst School
. He also worked as a teacher at Langley Wood Secondary School, Langley, Berkshire.
Davies is noted for his stature: he stands 6 ft 8 inches (2.03 m) tall, and has size 13 feet.
and the BBC's Mock the Week
. He took part in World's Most Dangerous Roads, in which he and Rhod Gilbert drove from Nepal's border with India to the border with China.
Davies was Paramount Comedy's continuity writer and announcer between October 2005 and April 2007, providing end-credit voice-overs for their peaktime programme schedule. He was recommended for the job by fellow stand up comic and friend, Rhod Gilbert
.
In 2005 Davies played a caricature of cricketer W.G. Grace in a series of adverts for Channel 4's television coverage of The Ashes
.
Davies appeared in the 4th Episode of the 42nd Series of Have I Got News For You
.
On 7 November 2011, Davies presented an episode of Never Mind The Buzzcocks
, with Tinchy Stryder
in which many jokes were made in reference to the height difference between Greg and Tinchy.
' competition and was a finalist in 'So You Think You're Funny
'. In 2003, he was a runner up in ITV
's 'Take the Mike' competition and a finalist in the 'Leicester Mercury New Act of The Year' competition. He was nominated for 'Best New Act of the Year' in the 2003 Chortle comedy awards.
In 2006, Davies was nominated for an If.comedy award as part of We Are Klang
. In 2007, Davies was nominated three times in the Chortle Awards, in the categories 'Breakthrough Act' (for his solo stand-up act), 'Best Sketch, Variety or Character Act' and 'Best Full-Length Show' (both as part of sketch team We Are Klang).
In 2010, Davies' first solo stand-up show 'Firing Cheeseballs At A Dog' was nominated for the Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Awards at the Edinburgh Festival. The show was subsequently taken on his first ever tour the following autumn. He was also nominated for the Edinburgh Fringe's Malcolm Hardee
'Act Most Likely to Make a Million Quid' Award.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, and former teacher
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
, best known for his roles as Greg in We Are Klang
We Are Klang
We Are Klang is a three-piece sit-com group consisting of comedians Greg Davies, Steve Hall and Marek Larwood. Klang are noted for their anarchic and frequently rude comedy....
and Mr. Gilbert in The Inbetweeners
The Inbetweeners
The Inbetweeners is a British sitcom which aired for three series from 2008 to 2010 on E4. Created and written by Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, the show follows the life of suburban teenager Will , and three of his friends at the fictional Rudge Park Comprehensive. The Inbetweeners Movie was...
. He has performed on the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
's Live at the Apollo series.
Personal life
Davies was formerly a school teacher, working at Orleans Park School TwickenhamOrleans Park School
Orleans Park School is a mixed, state-run comprehensive secondary school located in Twickenham, Middlesex, England, 10 miles south-west of central London.Orleans Park teaches pupils in years 7–11 , with 8 tutor groups in each school year...
and Sandhurst School
Sandhurst School
Sandhurst School is a secondary school in Sandhurst, Berkshire. Sandhurst School has over 1000 pupils and is currently specialising in science. The school has Dean Williams of the Guildford Heat basketball team working as a Mathematics teacher...
. He also worked as a teacher at Langley Wood Secondary School, Langley, Berkshire.
Davies is noted for his stature: he stands 6 ft 8 inches (2.03 m) tall, and has size 13 feet.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Girls? Eugh! | ||
| 2007 | The Musical Storytellers Ginger & Black | Mr. Hopkirk | |
| 2007 | Saxondale Saxondale Saxondale is a British television situation comedy programme, starring Steve Coogan and co-written by Steve Coogan and Neil Maclennan. The series is directed by Matt Lipsey and produced by Ted Dowd. Coogan and Henry Normal served as executive producers... |
Dunc | |
| 2008 | The Wall The Wall (TV series) The Wall is a British comedy television programme presented by Alexa Chung and Rhys Thomas. The programme is produced by Zeppotron for BBC Three and premiered on the channel on 8 April 2008... |
Various | |
| 2008–2010 | The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners is a British sitcom which aired for three series from 2008 to 2010 on E4. Created and written by Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, the show follows the life of suburban teenager Will , and three of his friends at the fictional Rudge Park Comprehensive. The Inbetweeners Movie was... |
Mr. Gilbert | |
| 2011 | Fast and Loose Fast and Loose (2011 TV series) Fast and Loose is a BBC television series on BBC Two. Guests take part in numerous improvised sketches in which each comedian inhabits a certain character or movie genre... |
Various | |
| 2011 | The Inbetweeners Movie | Mr. Gilbert | Davies' first feature film Feature film In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie... |
TV
Davies has performed on the BBC's Live at the Apollo, and has regularly appeared on the guest panel for Channel 4's 8 out of 10 Cats8 Out of 10 Cats
8 out of 10 Cats is a television comedy panel game made by Zeppotron for Channel 4. It was first broadcast on 3 June 2005. The show is based on statistics and opinion polls, and draws on polls produced by a variety of organizations and new polls commissioned for the programme, carried out by...
and the BBC's Mock the Week
Mock the Week
Mock the Week is a British topical celebrity panel game hosted by Dara Ó Briain that launched in 2005. The game is influenced by improvised topical stand-up comedy, with several rounds requiring players to deliver answers on unexpected subjects on the spur of the moment.It is made by independent...
. He took part in World's Most Dangerous Roads, in which he and Rhod Gilbert drove from Nepal's border with India to the border with China.
Davies was Paramount Comedy's continuity writer and announcer between October 2005 and April 2007, providing end-credit voice-overs for their peaktime programme schedule. He was recommended for the job by fellow stand up comic and friend, Rhod Gilbert
Rhod Gilbert
Rhodri "Rhod" Gilbert, is a Welsh comedian who was nominated in 2005 for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award. In 2008, he was nominated for the main if.comedy ....
.
In 2005 Davies played a caricature of cricketer W.G. Grace in a series of adverts for Channel 4's television coverage of The Ashes
The Ashes
The Ashes is a Test cricket series played between England and Australia. It is one of the most celebrated rivalries in international cricket and dates back to 1882. It is currently played biennially, alternately in the United Kingdom and Australia. Cricket being a summer sport, and the venues...
.
Davies appeared in the 4th Episode of the 42nd Series of Have I Got News For You
Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You is a British television panel show produced by Hat Trick Productions for the BBC. It is based loosely on the BBC Radio 4 show The News Quiz, and has been broadcast since 1990, currently the BBC's longest-ever running television panel show...
.
On 7 November 2011, Davies presented an episode of Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game television show with a pop music theme, currently without a permanent presenter. It stars Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding as team captains. The show is produced by Talkback Thames for the BBC, and is usually aired on BBC Two...
, with Tinchy Stryder
Tinchy Stryder
Kwasi Danquah III , better known by his pseudonyms Tinchy Stryder and Star In The Hood, is a Ghanaian British recording artist, music executive, A&R executive, and businessman...
in which many jokes were made in reference to the height difference between Greg and Tinchy.
Awards
In 2002, Davies won the 'Laughing Horse New Act of The YearLaughing Horse New Act of The Year
The Laughing Horse New Act of The Year is an annual competition, running since 2001, to find the best new stand-up comedy act in the UK.The current holder is Adam Belbin, who won the allocade on the 29 May 2011.-2011:* Adam Belbin - winner...
' competition and was a finalist in 'So You Think You're Funny
So You Think You're Funny
So You Think You're Funny? is an annual stand-up comedy competition for new acts. The competition began in 1988 and has become the longest running best comedy newcomer award in Great Britain....
'. In 2003, he was a runner up in ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
's 'Take the Mike' competition and a finalist in the 'Leicester Mercury New Act of The Year' competition. He was nominated for 'Best New Act of the Year' in the 2003 Chortle comedy awards.
In 2006, Davies was nominated for an If.comedy award as part of We Are Klang
We Are Klang
We Are Klang is a three-piece sit-com group consisting of comedians Greg Davies, Steve Hall and Marek Larwood. Klang are noted for their anarchic and frequently rude comedy....
. In 2007, Davies was nominated three times in the Chortle Awards, in the categories 'Breakthrough Act' (for his solo stand-up act), 'Best Sketch, Variety or Character Act' and 'Best Full-Length Show' (both as part of sketch team We Are Klang).
In 2010, Davies' first solo stand-up show 'Firing Cheeseballs At A Dog' was nominated for the Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Awards at the Edinburgh Festival. The show was subsequently taken on his first ever tour the following autumn. He was also nominated for the Edinburgh Fringe's Malcolm Hardee
Malcolm Hardee
Malcolm Hardee was an English comedian, author, comedy club proprietor, compère, agent, manager and "amateur sensationalist"....
'Act Most Likely to Make a Million Quid' Award.