About
James Howick (born 14 May 1979) is an English actor and writer. He is best known for his roles in television series such as Horrible Histories (2009-2013), Yonderland (2013-2016), Sex Education (2019-), Peep Show (2007–2012) and Ghosts (2019-). He also starred in films such as Hellboy (2004) and Bill (2015). Along with the five other members of the Horrible Histories starring cast, Howick is also the co-creator, -writer and -star of Yonderland, an eight-part family fantasy comedy series that premiered on SkyOne on 10 November 2013. He co-starred with the same troupe in Bill, a BBC-produced comedy film based loosely around the early life of William Shakespeare.
Filmography
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House2026 · Pat Butcher
Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza2025 · Paul Jessop
Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery2024 · Bernard
Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas2023 · Paul Jessop
Thomas & Friends: Journey Beyond Sodor2017 · Hurricane (voice)
The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge2015 · Thomas Nutter
Bill2015 · Christopher Marlowe / Gabriel Montoya / Cynical Jester / Palace Doorman / Mysterious Man / Even Grubbier Thief / Party Planner
What's Wrong?2014 · man
Horrible Histories’ Big Prom Party2011
Tokyo Jim2006 · Jim
Hellboy2004 · Cpl. Matlin