Larry Lamb

Biography

Lawrence Douglas "Larry" Lamb (born 10 October 1947) is an English actor and radio talk-show presenter. He played Archie Mitchell in the BBC televisionsoap EastEnders, Michael Shipman in the BBC television show Gavin & Staceyand Mischievous Marty in the cult sitcom Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

Career Overview

Larry Lamb has 60 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Rise of the Footsoldier Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Brighton, Two Minutes, Diamond Geezers and Gold Dealers. 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

60

Birth Date

1947-10-10 00:00:00

Birth Place

Edmonton, London, England, UK

Known For

• 

  Brighton
• 

  Two Minutes
• 

  Diamond Geezers and Gold Dealers
• 

  Gavin & Stacey
• 

  Carrying Dad
• 

  A Little Piece of Sunshine

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

• Rise of the Footsoldier Collection (2 titles)
• Superman Classic (2 titles)
• Superman Collection (2 titles)
• Essex Boys (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Lesley Sharp (1 collaborations)
• Phil Davis (1 collaborations)
• Marion Bailey (1 collaborations)
• Adjoa Andoh (1 collaborations)
• Jamie Bacon (1 collaborations)
• Christopher Sparkes (1 collaborations)
• Hana Stewart (1 collaborations)
• Phoebe Jones (1 collaborations)
• Charlie Quirke (1 collaborations)
• Lucio Veronesi (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (60 credits)

  • Brawler

    'King' Joe Rawlins

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • 3 of a Kind

    Lord Ralph Barrington-Smythe

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Art Detectives

    - Final Bid (2025) ... Ron Palmer actor actors

    - Noble Rot (2025) ... Ron Palmer actor actors

    - Dead & Buried (2025) ... Ron Palmer actor actors

    - Pictures at an Exhibition (2025) ... Ron Palmer actor actors
    2025
  • Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Hounded

    Gregory

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Me, Myself & Di

    Clifford

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Whitstable Pearl

    - Prisoners of the Past (2024) ... Dickie Masters actor actors
    2021
  • We Love Gavin and Stacey

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • National Theatre Live: Death of England: Michael

    (Additional Voice)

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas

    Mick Shipman

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Rise of the Footsoldier 4: Marbella

    Mr. Harris (archive footage) (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Brighton

    Derek

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Great in Britain: The Movie

    Ronnie

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Rise of the Footsoldier 3

    Mr. Harris

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • The Hatton Garden Job

    Brian Reader

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • The Briny

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Diamond Geezers and Gold Dealers

    Self - Narrator (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Two Minutes

    William

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Celebrity Juice

    - The Sweeetest Bits (2017) ... Self actor actors

    - Sarah Harding, George Lamb, Larry Lamb, Paloma Faith, Jimmy Carr (2017) ... Self actor actors
    2008
  • Gavin & Stacey

    Mick Shipman

    actor

    actors

    - Episode 6 (2010) ... Mick Shipman actor actors

    - Episode 5 (2009) ... Mick Shipman actor actors

    - Episode 4 (2009) ... Mick Shipman actor actors

    - Episode 3 (2009) ... Mick Shipman actor actors

    - Episode 2 (2009) ... Mick Shipman actor actors
    2007
  • Would I Lie to You?

    - Carol Vorderman, Larry Lamb, Jo Brand, Russell Howard (2009) ... Self actor actors
    2007
  • The One Show

    - 08/04/2025 (2025) ... Self actor actors
    2006
  • Deadlines

    Paul Baker

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • One of the Hollywood Ten

    Will Geer

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

    - Critter Console (2016) ... Self actor actors

    - Wicked Windmill (2016) ... Self actor actors

    - Hell or High Water (2016) ... Self actor actors

    - Hot Sc-Air Ballooning (2016) ... Self actor actors

    - Pick 'n' Critz (2016) ... Self actor actors
    2002
  • Spooks

    - The Cell (2006) ... Iain Kallis actor actors
    2002
  • Home Sweet Home

    Self (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Essex Boys

    Peter Chase

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Place Vendôme

    Christopher Makos

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • The Missing Postman

    Trevor Ramsay

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Midsomer Murders

    - Who Killed Cock Robin? (2001) ... Melvyn Stockard actor actors
    1997
  • Silent Witness

    - Body of Work (1) (2006) ... actor actors
    1996
  • Carrying Dad

    Frank

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Doggin' Around

    Ken

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • White Goods

    Jonnie Dow

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Fool's Gold: The Story Of The Brink's Mat Robbery

    Kenneth Noye

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • A Touch of Frost

    - Dead Male One (1995) ... Mike Ross actor actors
    1992
  • Broke

    Ron Bannister

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • A Little Piece of Sunshine

    Desmond Hannah

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Buster

    Bruce Reynolds

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Hearts of Fire

    Jack Rosner

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Harry's Kingdom

    Terry Stewart

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • The Devil's Disciple

    The Sergeant

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Ubac

    Larry

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Casualty

    - Everybody Hurts (1999) ... Father Peter Harker actor actors
    1986
  • Underworld

    Roy Bain

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Shadey

    Dick Darnley

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • EastEnders

    - 4774 (2013) ... Archie Mitchell actor actors

    - 4773 (2013) ... Archie Mitchell actor actors

    - 4772 (2013) ... Archie Mitchell actor actors

    - 4771 (2013) ... Archie Mitchell actor actors

    - 4770 (2) (2013) ... Archie Mitchell actor actors
    1985
  • Mon Ami Washington

    Ben Carlson

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • The Making of 'Superman II'

    Self / 2nd Miner (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Superman III

    2nd Miner

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Taggart

    - Fearful Lightning (1999) ... actor actors
    1983
  • A Gift of Tongues

    Albert

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Dead Man's Kit

    CPO Chalkey White

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Fox

    Joey Fox

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Minder

    - If Money Be the Food of Love, Play On (1984) ... Greg Collins actor actors
    1979
  • Superman

    1st Reporter

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • The Professionals

    - Wild Justice (1980) ... Jack Craine actor actors
    1977
  • Horse Latitudes

    actor

    actors
    1975