Romesh Ranganathan

Biography

Jonathan Romesh Ranganathan (born March 27, 1978) is a British actor, comedian, and presenter. His style of comedy is deadpan and often self-deprecating.

Career Overview

Romesh Ranganathan has 38 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Minions Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Weakest Link, Rob & Romesh Vs, Romesh's Look Back to the Future. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

38

Birth Date

1978-03-27 00:00:00

Birth Place

Crawley, West Sussex, England, UK

Known For

• 

  The Weakest Link
• 

  Rob & Romesh Vs
• 

  Romesh's Look Back to the Future
• 

  Just Another Immigrant: Romesh at the Greek
• 

  Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live
• 

  King Gary Pilot

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• Minions Collection (1 titles)
• Despicable Me (1 titles)
• Chicken Run (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Rob Beckett (1 collaborations)
• Danny Dyer (1 collaborations)
• Richard Osman (1 collaborations)
• Katherine Ryan (1 collaborations)
• Dani Dyer (1 collaborations)
• Rachel Johnson (1 collaborations)
• Chris Kamara (1 collaborations)
• Emily Nash (1 collaborations)
• Tom Davis (1 collaborations)
• Laura Checkley (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (36 credits)

  • Minions & Monsters

    Dr Nefario (voice) (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Have I Got a Bit More News for You

    - Episode 6 (2021) ... Self - Presenter actor actors

    - Episode 10 (2020) ... Self - Presenter actor actors

    - Episode 5 (2020) ... Self - Presenter actor actors

    - Episode 3 (2016) ... Self - Panellist actor actors

    - Have I Got a Bit More Election News for You (2015) ... Self - Panellist actor actors
    2026
  • LOL: Last One Laughing UK

    Self

    actor

    actors

    - Here Comes the Aeroplane (2026) ... Self actor actors

    - The Seagull and the Frankfurter (2026) ... Self actor actors

    - A Spare Thumb (2026) ... Self actor actors

    - 50 Ducks (2026) ... Self actor actors

    - Imagine the Paperwork (2026) ... Self actor actors
    2025
  • Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • The Celebrity Traitors

    - Episode 1 () ... Self - Contestant actor actors
    2025
  • Despicable Me 4

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Comic Relief 2024: Funny for Money

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Bluey Book Reads

    - Easter (2024) ... Reader actor actors
    2024
  • Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

    Nick (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Jon & Lucy's Party of the Year

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • The Weakest Link

    Self - Presenter

    actor

    actors

    - Episode 12 (2026) ... Self - Presenter actor actors

    - Episode 11 (2026) ... Self - Presenter actor actors

    - Episode 10 (2026) ... Self - Presenter actor actors

    - Episode 9 (2026) ... Self - Presenter actor actors

    - Episode 8 (2026) ... Self - Presenter actor actors
    2021
  • Sex: Unzipped

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Cinderella

    Romesh

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • King Gary Christmas Special

    Stuart Williams

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • The Big Night In

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Rob & Romesh Vs

    Self - Presenter

    actor

    actors

    - Winter Olympics Team GB (2) (2026) ... Self - Presenter actor actors

    - Winter Olympics Team GB (1) (2026) ... Self - Presenter actor actors

    - Shakespeare (2025) ... Self - Presenter actor actors

    - The Jungle (2025) ... Self - Presenter actor actors

    - Hip Hop (2025) ... Self - Presenter actor actors
    2019
  • King Gary Pilot

    Stuart Williams

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Romesh's Look Back to the Future

    Self - Host

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Aliens Love Underpants and...Panta Claus

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Just Another Immigrant: Romesh at the Greek

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Comic Relief: Red Nose Day

    Self - Presenter

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Taskmaster

    - The Last Supper (2015) ... Self actor actors

    - Little Denim Shorts (2015) ... Self actor actors

    - Down an Octave (2015) ... Self actor actors

    - The Poet and the Egg (2015) ... Self actor actors

    - The Pie Whisperer (2015) ... Self actor actors
    2015
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    - Jessica Chastain/Romesh Ranganathan/Scott Rogowsky (2018) ... Self - Comedian actor actors
    2015
  • Age of Cannibals

    Singh

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • The Last Leg

    - Episode 4 (2019) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 5: Re-United Kingdom (2017) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 8 (2015) ... Self actor actors
    2013
  • 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

    - Liza Tarbuck, Sarah Millican, Romesh Ranganathan, Phill Jupitus (2015) ... Self actor actors

    - Bill Bailey, Paul Foot, Sarah Millican, Rob Delaney, Romesh Ranganathan, Nina Conti (2015) ... Self actor actors

    - Romesh Ranganathan, Johnny Vegas, Josie Long (2015) ... Self actor actors
    2013
  • A League of Their Own

    Host

    actor

    actors

    - Dame Laura Kenny, Big Zuu & Tony Bellew (2025) ... Host actor actors

    - Harry Maguire, Jon Richardson & Tom Davis (2025) ... Host actor actors

    - Dan Burn, Patrice Evra & Maisie Adam (2025) ... Host actor actors

    - Chloe Kelly, Chris McCausland & Alex Brooker (2025) ... Host actor actors

    - Paddy Pimblett, Tom Davis & Josh Widdicombe (2025) ... Host actor actors
    2010
  • The Graham Norton Show

    - Episode 12 (2021) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 7 (2020) ... Self actor actors

    - Sandra Oh, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Oti Mabuse, Stanley Tucci (2020) ... Self actor actors
    2007
  • Would I Lie to You?

    - Jessica Hynes, Romesh Ranganathan, Wilfred Webster, Gina Yashere (2024) ... Self actor actors

    - Romesh Ranganathan, Martin Kemp, Mel Giedroyc and David Haye (2016) ... Self actor actors

    - Jack Dee, Romesh Ranganathan, Gaby Roslin, Tinchy Stryder (2015) ... Self actor actors
    2007
  • The One Show

    - 06/05/2025 (2025) ... Self actor actors

    - 10/01/2025 (2025) ... Self actor actors
    2006
  • 8 Out of 10 Cats

    - Episode 6 (2014) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 2 (2014) ... Self actor actors
    2005
  • Big Fat Quiz

    - The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2016 (2016) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
    2004
  • QI

    - Upside-Down (2024) ... Self actor actors

    - Picnics (2018) ... Self actor actors

    - O Christmas (2017) ... Self actor actors

    - Odds and Ends (2017) ... Self actor actors

    - Naming Names (2016) ... Self actor actors
    2003
  • Top Gear

    - Episode 2 (2020) ... Self actor actors
    2002
  • Have I Got News for You

    - Romesh Ranganathan, Jo Brand and Lemn Sissay (2021) ... Self - Host actor actors

    - Romesh Ranganathan, Grayson Perry, and Alice Levine (2020) ... Self - Host actor actors

    - Romesh Ranganathan, Maisie Adam, James O'Brien (2020) ... Self - Host actor actors

    - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Romesh Ranganathan, Eddie Izzard (2016) ... Self actor actors

    - Have I Got Election News For You (2015) ... Self actor actors
    1990

• writing (2 credits)

  • Just Another Immigrant: Romesh at the Greek

    writer

    writing
    2018
  • Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live

    writer

    writing
    2016