Tom Basden
Acting
Thomas William Basden (born 30 November 1980) is an English actor, writer, comedian, and musician. He is best known for co-creating and starring in Plebs, which won the Royal Television Society award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2014.[1] He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Awards and is a member of the sketch group Cowards. He co-wrote and starred in the 2025 film The Ballad of Wallis Island.
Known for
Acting35
movieThe Ballad of Wallis Island
2025
Herb McGwyer
moviePlebs: Soldiers of Rome
2022
Aurelius
movieVenice at Dawn
2022
Stephen
tvMan vs Bee
2022
Police Officer
tvHere We Go
2022
Robin Hankey
tvThe Last Bus
2022
Mr. Short
tvMandy
2020
Jason
tvGhosts
2019
Cartwright
tvAfter Life
2019
Matt
tvWomen on the Verge
2018
Daniel
tvQuacks
2017
John Sutton
movieAnthony
2014
Anthony
tvW1A
2014
Dan Shepherd
tvPlebs
2013
Aurelius
tvDerek
2013
Autograph Expert
tvPointless Celebrities
2011
Self - Contestant
movieThe Boot Sale
2010
The Hunk
movieDark Relic
2010
Robert
Brave Young Men
2009
Jamie Husband
tvJam and Jerusalem
2006
Kira's Dad
tvVital Signs
2006
Mr Woodley
tvHyperdrive
2006
Lallakkiss
movieThe Mandy Who Knew Too Much
Benefits Advisor
Writing10
movieThe Ballad of Wallis Island
2025
Screenplay
tvHere We Go
2022
Writer
movieVery Few Fish
2013
Writer
tvFresh Meat
2011
Writer
tvCowards
2009
Writer
Creator3
Production3
movieThe Ballad of Wallis Island
2025
Executive Producer
tvHere We Go
2022
Executive Producer
Bill's Included
Executive Producer