---
name: "Matt Lucas"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/matt-lucas"
fi1m_id: "matt-lucas"
imdb_id: "nm0524240"
tmdb_id: 26209
wikidata_id: "Q317251"
roles: ["Actor","Writer"]
born: "5 March 1974"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 13
average_fi1m_score: 70
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 13
updated: "2026-10-07T18:19:19.425167+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Matt Lucas

## Identity

Matt Lucas

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/matt-lucas
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** matt-lucas
- **IMDb ID:** nm0524240
- **TMDB ID:** 26209
- **Wikidata ID:** Q317251
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Lucas, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317251, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0524240/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/26209

Actor and writer. Born 5 March 1974 in Paddington, London, England, UK.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor, Writer
- **Born:** 5 March 1974, Paddington, London, England, UK
- **Active:** 2002–present
- **Frequently works with:** [David Walliams](https://film.one/person/david-walliams.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 70, as actor, over 13 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 78 (6), 2010s 63 (5), 2020s 66 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 72 to 70 across 8 titles
- **Score spread:** 6 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 3 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 2 of 9 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 9, Family 4, Adventure 3, Drama 3, Fantasy 2, Action 1
- **Screen time:** 13 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $2,974m across 7 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Lucas, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317251, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0524240/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/26209

## Coming up

- *Zac Power* (2027-01-07), as Kev the Conjurer (voice)

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*Bridesmaids*](https://film.one/film/bridesmaids.md) (82), [*Gnomeo & Juliet*](https://film.one/film/gnomeo-and-juliet.md) (61), [*Alice in Wonderland*](https://film.one/film/alice-in-wonderland-2010.md) (48)
- **Apple TV:** [*Wonka*](https://film.one/film/wonka.md) (68), [*Gladiator II*](https://film.one/film/gladiator-ii.md) (64)
- **Peacock:** [*Shaun of the Dead*](https://film.one/film/shaun-of-the-dead.md) (85)
- **AMC+:** [*Doctor Who*](https://film.one/tv/doctor-who-2005.md) (78)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Matt Lucas

> Matt Lucas makes eccentric supporting characters register quickly through theatrical delivery and physical comedy. We like him best when a film gives those skills a definite job, rather than expecting his presence to supply the joke.

Matt Lucas’s theatrical delivery makes an announcer’s part feel like a natural fit. As the Master of Ceremonies in Ridley Scott’s *Gladiator II* (2024), he has a definite reason to draw attention to himself. His usefulness in a small part is how quickly he can establish an eccentric presence. We find Scott’s film handsome and rarely dull, but its central character is thinly written. A well-chosen cameo is welcome; it cannot do much about that.

That economy comes from a career in character comedy, beginning with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer and developing through his sketch partnership with David Walliams. *Little Britain* (2003–2006) established his reputation for grotesque characters, with comic timing central to their appeal. Film work offered smaller spaces for those skills: Cousin Tom in *Shaun of the Dead* (2004), then Tweedledee and Tweedledum in Tim Burton’s *Alice in Wonderland* (2010). Television also gave him longer to work with a character, as Nardole in *Doctor Who* from 2015 to 2017.

*Shaun of the Dead* is the film we would recommend first, though Lucas’s contribution is only a cameo. Edgar Wright makes the comedy depend on taking ordinary failings seriously, and Simon Pegg and the supporting cast give the danger weight. We laughed, then found ourselves anxious for the characters, because those failings remained recognisable when the horror arrived. The later horror business is more familiar, but by then the cast have earned our concern. Lucas belongs to the ensemble here, rather than being asked to carry the evening.

*Wonka* (2023) gives him Prodnose, an antagonist in Paul King’s musical fantasy. His vocal and physical comedy make the casting understandable, as does his musical theatre work as Thénardier in *Les Misérables*. Yet King’s film is sweet without pause, and the presence of a performer associated with grotesques does not restore Dahl’s missing bite. We would happily watch Lucas in another musical, provided the script gives him something less sugary to work with.

## Biography

Matt Lucas is an English actor, comedian and writer. Born on 5 March 1974 in Paddington, London, he studied drama at the University of Bristol. He first came to prominence in the 1990s through work with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, including the panel show Shooting Stars.

Lucas is best known for his collaborations with David Walliams on the sketch series Little Britain (2003–2006, 2020) and Come Fly with Me (2010–2011). His film roles include Tweedledee and Tweedledum in Alice in Wonderland (2010) and its 2016 sequel, Joe in Paddington (2014), Gil in Bridesmaids (2011), Prodnose in Wonka (2023) and the Master of Ceremonies in Gladiator II (2024). He also played Nardole in Doctor Who (2015–2017) and presented The Great British Bake Off (2020–2023).

Lucas has won three BAFTA Awards.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, gq-magazine.co.uk.*

## On Fi1m (13)

- *Gladiator II* (2024), Fi1m 64, as Master of Ceremonies — [page](https://film.one/film/gladiator-ii.md)
- *Wonka* (2023), Fi1m 68, as Prodnose — [page](https://film.one/film/wonka.md)
- *Paddington* (2014), Fi1m 84, as Joe — [page](https://film.one/film/paddington.md)
- *Bridesmaids* (2011), Fi1m 82, as Gil — [page](https://film.one/film/bridesmaids.md)
- *Gnomeo & Juliet* (2011), Fi1m 61, as Benny (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/gnomeo-and-juliet.md)
- *Alice in Wonderland* (2010), Fi1m 48, as Tweedledee / Tweedledum — [page](https://film.one/film/alice-in-wonderland-2010.md)
- *Come Fly with Me* (2010), Fi1m 42, as Various Roles — [page](https://film.one/tv/come-fly-with-me.md)
- *Community* (2009), Fi1m 83, as Toby — [page](https://film.one/tv/community.md)
- *Gavin & Stacey* (2007), Fi1m 80, as Jammy — [page](https://film.one/tv/gavin-and-stacey.md)
- *Doctor Who* (2005), Fi1m 78, as Nardole — [page](https://film.one/tv/doctor-who-2005.md)
- *Shaun of the Dead* (2004), Fi1m 85, as Cousin Tom — [page](https://film.one/film/shaun-of-the-dead.md)
- *Little Britain* (2003), Fi1m 58, as Various Roles — [page](https://film.one/tv/little-britain.md)
- *Look Around You* (2002), Fi1m 83, as Dr. Phillip Lavender — [page](https://film.one/tv/look-around-you.md)

## Complete filmography (94)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Zac Power* (2027), as Kev the Conjurer (voice)
- *Flower of the Dawn* (2025), as Zachiel (voice)
- *Gladiator II* (2024), as Master of Ceremonies — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/gladiator-ii.md)
- *We Work for the Dead* (2024), as Perry (voice)
- *Wonka* (2023), as Prodnose — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/wonka.md)
- *The Big Night In* (2020), as Various Roles
- *Les Misérables: The Staged Concert* (2019), as Thénardier
- *Missing Link* (2019), as Mr. Collick (voice)
- *The Queen's Corgi* (2019), as Charlie (voice)
- *Polar* (2019), as Blut
- *Aliens Love Underpants and...Panta Claus* (2018), Actor
- *Sherlock Gnomes* (2018), as Benny (voice)
- *A Futile and Stupid Gesture* (2018), as Tony Hendra
- *Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time* (2017), as Nardole
- *How to Talk to Girls at Parties* (2017), as PT Wain
- *Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio* (2016), as Nardole
- *The Labyrinth* (2016), as Sam
- *A Midsummer Night's Dream* (2016), as Bottom
- *Alice Through the Looking Glass* (2016), as Tweedledee / Tweedledum
- *DC's Legends of Tomorrow* (2016), series, as Aleister Crowley (voice)
- *Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song* (2015), as Nardole
- *Harvey Beaks* (2015), series, as Lady Paddles (voice)
- *Pompidou* (2015), series, as Pompidou · Creator
- *Fresh Off the Boat* (2015), series, as Mr. Fisher
- *Man Seeking Woman* (2015), series, as Igor
- *Paddington* (2014), as Joe — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/paddington.md)
- *The Nation's Favourite Queen Song* (2014), as Narrator
- *In Secret* (2014), as Olivier
- *The Harry Hill Movie* (2013), as Otto
- *Super Fun Night* (2013), series, as Derrick
- *The Look of Love* (2013), as Divine
- *Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender* (2012), Actor
- *The Matt Lucas Awards* (2012), series, Writer, Executive Producer, Creator
- *Small Apartments* (2012), as Franklin Franklin
- *Bridesmaids* (2011), as Gil — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/bridesmaids.md)
- *Portlandia* (2011), series, as Stu
- *Gnomeo & Juliet* (2011), as Benny (voice) — Fi1m 61, [page](https://film.one/film/gnomeo-and-juliet.md)
- *Les Mis at 25: Matt Lucas Dreams the Dream* (2010), as Presenter
- *Come Fly with Me* (2010), series, as Various Roles · Creator — Fi1m 42, [page](https://film.one/tv/come-fly-with-me.md)
- *The One Ronnie* (2010), Writer
- *Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert* (2010), as Thenardier
- *Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford* (2010), series, Actor
- *Alice in Wonderland* (2010), as Tweedledee / Tweedledum — Fi1m 48, [page](https://film.one/film/alice-in-wonderland-2010.md)
- *The Infidel* (2010), as Rabbi
- *Astro Boy* (2009), as Sparx (voice)
- *Community* (2009), series, as Toby — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/community.md)
- *Totally Saturday* (2009), series, Actor
- *Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire* (2009), series, as Chancellor Dongalor
- *Now That’s What I Call Comedy* (2009), as Andy Pipkin
- *Little Britain USA* (2008), series, Writer, Executive Producer
- *The Bluetones: Blue Movies* (2007), as Record Company Boss
- *Katie & Peter: Unleashed* (2007), series, Actor
- *Gavin & Stacey* (2007), series, as Jammy — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/gavin-and-stacey.md)
- *The Dame Edna Treatment* (2007), series, Actor
- *The Wind in the Willows* (2006), as Toad
- *Little Britain Live* (2006), as Various · Author
- *Little Britain Comic Relief* (2005), as Andy
- *Alan Partridge Presents: The Cream of British Comedy* (2005), as Daffydd Thomas
- *Popetown* (2005), series, as Cardinal One (voice)
- *Monkey Trousers* (2005), series, Actor
- *King Arthur's Disasters* (2005), series, as Merlin
- *Cold & Dark* (2005), as Dr Elgin
- *Doctor Who* (2005), series, as Nardole — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/doctor-who-2005.md)
- *Casanova* (2005), series, as Villars
- *AD/BC: A Rock Opera* (2004), as God
- *Who Do You Think You Are?* (2004), series, Actor
- *The Real Little Britain* (2004), as Narrator
- *Derren Brown: Trick of the Mind* (2004), series, Actor
- *Shaun of the Dead* (2004), as Cousin Tom — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/shaun-of-the-dead.md)
- *Catterick* (2004), series, as Roy Oates
- *Welcome to Glaringly* (2003), as Rod
- *Little Britain* (2003), series, as Various Roles · Writer, Creator — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/tv/little-britain.md)
- *Moo(n)* (2003), as Bee
- *Look Around You* (2002), series, as Dr. Phillip Lavender — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/look-around-you.md)
- *Kath & Kim* (2002), series, as Karen
- *Surrealissimo: The Trial of Salvador Dali* (2002), as Luis Bunuel
- *Lum the Invader Girl* (2000), series, as Ataru Moroboshi (voice)
- *Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)* (2000), series, Actor
- *Rock Profile* (1999), series, as Gary Barlow · Writer, Creator
- *Sir Bernard's Stately Homes* (1999), series, as Sir Bernard Chumley · Writer, Original Music Composer, Creator
- *Boyz Unlimited* (1999), series, Writer, Creator
- *Plunkett & Macleane* (1999), as Sir Oswald
- *Bang, Bang, It's Reeves and Mortimer* (1999), series, Actor
- *You Are Here* (1998), as Pat Magnet · Writer
- *Jilting Joe* (1998), as Air Steward
- *Barking* (1998), series, as Various
- *Dennis Pennis R.I.P.* (1997), as 'The Quill'
- *It's Ulrika!* (1997), as Various Roles
- *Sunnyside Farm* (1997), series, as Mr. Mills
- *Mash and Peas* (1996), series, Writer, Creator
- *Shooting Stars* (1993), series, as George Dawes
- *The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer* (1993), series, as Mayor Hobson
- *French & Saunders* (1987), series, Actor
- *Molesworth*, as Nigel Molesworth (voice)

## Gallery

- ![Matt Lucas](https://film.one/media/person/10468/gallery-c8f557f092ce.jpg) Matt Lucas — Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f8/Matt_Lucas_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg/1280px-Matt_Lucas_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Andy & Lou in Madame Tussauds (2008)](https://film.one/media/person/10468/gallery-0efa4b964cda.jpg) Andy & Lou in Madame Tussauds (2008) — Dersachse95, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/Andy_%26_Lou_from_Little_Britain_at_Madame_Tussauds.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Chris Hardwick, Peter Capaldi, Steven Moffat, Pearl Mackie and Matt Lucas speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Doctor Who", at the San D](https://film.one/media/person/10468/gallery-db0b4474ad7c.jpg) Chris Hardwick, Peter Capaldi, Steven Moffat, Pearl Mackie and Matt Lucas speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Doctor Who", at the San D — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0e/Chris_Hardwick%2C_Peter_Capaldi%2C_Steven_Moffat%2C_Pearl_Mackie_%26_Matt_Lucas_%2836230960806%29.jpg/1280px-Chris_Hardwick%2C_Peter_Capaldi%2C_Steven_Moffat%2C_Pearl_Mackie_%26_Matt_Lucas_%2836230960806%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Little Britain comedians David Williams and Matt Lucas at Live 8 (2005)](https://film.one/media/person/10468/gallery-c8da01de229a.jpg) Little Britain comedians David Williams and Matt Lucas at Live 8 (2005) — Admiralty., CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/LittleBritain.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Matt Lucas](https://film.one/media/person/10468/gallery-99e10b98359f.jpg) Matt Lucas — Image via TMDB
- ![Matt Lucas (2007)](https://film.one/media/person/10468/gallery-93358ba810d3.jpg) Matt Lucas (2007) — NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0c/Matt_Lucas_%2801%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Matt Lucas speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Doctor Who", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Please attribu](https://film.one/media/person/10468/gallery-726d3a747734.jpg) Matt Lucas speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Doctor Who", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Please attribu — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Matt_Lucas_%2835468055443%29.jpg/1280px-Matt_Lucas_%2835468055443%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

## Awards

### Other awards — 4 won

- Officer of the Order of the British Empire 2026: Officer of the Order of the British Empire (won)
- Doctor of Letters 2017: Doctor of Letters (won)
- International Emmy Award for best comedy series 2008: International Emmy Award for best comedy series (won), for *Little Britain*
- International Emmy Award for best comedy series 2007: International Emmy Award for best comedy series (won), for *Little Britain*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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