Ed Byrne

Biography

Edward Cathal Byrne is an Irish stand-up comedian, voice over artist and actor. He has presented television shows Uncut! Best Unseen Ads and Just for Laughs, and is a guest on television panel games. As an actor, he played the title character in the 2000 ITV adaptation of the pantomime Aladdin.

Career Overview

Ed Byrne has 43 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Signature works include Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert, Ed Byrne: Outside, Looking In, Ed Byrne: Roaring Forties. 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

43

Birth Date

1972-04-10 00:00:00

Birth Place

Swords, Dublin, Ireland

Known For

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  Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert
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  Ed Byrne: Outside, Looking In
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  Ed Byrne: Roaring Forties
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  Ed Byrne: Crowd Pleaser
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  Ed Byrne: Different Class
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  Ed Byrne: Pedantic & Whimsical

Credits

• actors (37 credits)

  • Have I Got a Bit More News for You

    - Episode 2 (2009) ... Self - Panellist actor actors

    - Episode 9 (2008) ... Self - Panellist actor actors

    - Episode 2 (2008) ... Self - Panellist actor actors

    - Episode 2 (2007) ... Self - Panellist actor actors
    2026
  • My Freaky Family

    Winchflat (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Creation Stories

    Alistair Campbell

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • The Weakest Link

    - Episode 2 (2023) ... Self - Participant actor actors
    2021
  • Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Ed Byrne: Outside, Looking In

    himself

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Pilgrimage: The Road to Santiago

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Life of a Mountain: A Year on Blencathra

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Richard Osman's House of Games

    - Week 6: Friday (2021) ... Self - Contestant actor actors

    - Week 6: Thursday (2021) ... Self - Contestant actor actors

    - Week 6: Wednesday (2021) ... Self - Contestant actor actors

    - Week 6: Tuesday (2021) ... Self - Contestant actor actors

    - Week 6: Monday (2021) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
    2017
  • Ed Byrne: Roaring Forties

    himself

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Stephen Fry's 100 Greatest Gadgets

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Ed Byrne: Crowd Pleaser

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Pointless Celebrities

    - Comedy Special (2025) ... Self - Contestant actor actors

    - Episode 2 (2011) ... Self actor actors
    2011
  • Dara Ó Briain: This Is the Show

    Self (Commentary & Drinking Game)

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Reunited

    Rob

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Round Ireland with a Fridge

    Dylan Daley

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Ed Byrne: Different Class

    himself

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Mock the Week - Too Hot For TV 2

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Best of The Panel

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Mock the Week: Too Hot for TV

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • I Could Never Be Your Woman

    Delivery Boy

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • The Graham Norton Show

    - Daniel Radcliffe, Isla Fisher, Baz Luhrmann, Ed Byrne, Wretch 32 (2013) ... Self actor actors

    - Johnny Depp, Ricky Gervais, Ed Byrne, Snow Patrol (2011) ... Self actor actors

    - Dame Helen Mirren, Emily Blunt, Ed Byrne, The Wanted (2011) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 11 (2009) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 1 (2009) ... Self actor actors
    2007
  • Would I Lie to You?

    - Miles Jupp, Heston Blumenthal OBE, Emilia Fox and Ed Byrne (2014) ... Self actor actors
    2007
  • Are You Ready for Love?

    Luke Dyson

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Ed Byrne: Pedantic & Whimsical

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The One Show

    - Ed Byrne (2011) ... Self - Interviewed Guest actor actors

    - August 14, 2009 (2009) ... Self actor actors
    2006
  • Zemanovaload

    John Davies

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • 8 Out of 10 Cats

    - Episode 2 (2006) ... Self actor actors
    2005
  • QI

    - Wet and Windy (2026) ... Self actor actors

    - Vocal (2024) ... Self actor actors

    - Theatrical! (2023) ... Self actor actors

    - Pathological (2019) ... Self actor actors
    2003
  • I Love Muppets

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Top Gear

    - Episode 4 (2018) ... Self actor actors
    2002
  • Richard & Judy

    - Series 9, Episode 11 (2008) ... Self actor actors
    2001
  • Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

    Aladdin

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Rat

    Rudolph

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Comic Act

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • So You Think You're Irish

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Have I Got News for You

    - David Mitchell, Grayson Perry, Ed Byrne (2009) ... Self actor actors

    - Jeremy Clarkson, Charles Kennedy, Ed Byrne (2008) ... Self actor actors

    - Julian Clary, Ed Byrne, Andrew Neil (2008) ... Self actor actors

    - Alexander Armstrong, Ed Byrne, Bob Marshall-Andrews (2007) ... Self actor actors
    1990

• writing (6 credits)

  • Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert

    writer

    writing
    2019
  • Ed Byrne: Outside, Looking In

    writer

    writing
    2018
  • Ed Byrne: Roaring Forties

    writer

    writing
    2016
  • Ed Byrne: Crowd Pleaser

    writer

    writing
    2011
  • Ed Byrne: Different Class

    writer

    writing
    2009
  • Ed Byrne: Pedantic & Whimsical

    writer

    writing
    2006