Russell Howard

Characters played by Russell Howard

Dan — A Gert Lush Christmas (2015)

Protagonist living in London who brings his girlfriend Lisa to his dysfunctional hometown family in Bristol for Christmas. Initially enthusiastic, he later regrets the introduction after Lisa flees, prompting his family to unite and repair the situation.

Career Overview

Russell Howard has 43 screen credits in a career dating back to 2004. Signature works include Russell Howard: Wonderbox, A Gert Lush Christmas, Russell Howard: Live at the London Palladium. 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: 1980-03-23
Birth Place: Bristol, England, UK

Known For

Frequent Collaborators

Hannah Britland (1 collaborations)
Neil Morrissey (1 collaborations)
Sophie Thompson (1 collaborations)
Douggie McMeekin (1 collaborations)
Kerry Howard (1 collaborations)
Felix Hayes (1 collaborations)
Greg Davies (1 collaborations)
Maggie O'Neill (1 collaborations)
Alun Cochrane (1 collaborations)
Sam Pamphilon (1 collaborations)

Credits

writing (8 credits)
- Russell Howard: Live at the London Palladium
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2025
- Russell Howard: Recalibrate
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2017
- A Gert Lush Christmas
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2015
- Russell Howard: Wonderbox
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2014
- Russell Howard: Right Here Right Now
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2011
- Russell Howard's Good News
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2010
- Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2009
- Russell Howard: Live
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2008
actors (33 credits)
- Russell Howard: Live at the London Palladium
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2025
- The Big Fat Quiz of Telly
  Self - Panelist
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- Until the Wheels Come Off
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks
  
  - Nile Rodgers, Russell Howard, Mae Muller (2022) ... Self - Panellist actor actors
  
  2021
- Zulu Comedy Galla 2019
  Komiker
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Touretteshero: Me, My Mouth and I
  Presenter
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
  
  - Louis Theroux, Jenny Eclair, Russell Howard, Ovie Soko (2020) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2018
- Russell Howard: Recalibrate
  Artist
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- Jeff Goldblum: Basic Bro
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- Sir Patrick Stewart: A Knight of Comedy
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- A Gert Lush Christmas
  Dan
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Taskmaster
  
  - He Was a Different Man (2018) ... Self actor actors
  
  - The Bubble Brothers (2018) ... Self actor actors
  
  - What Kind of Pictures? (2018) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Roadkill Doused in Syrup (2018) ... Self actor actors
  
  - We Met at Mealtimes (2018) ... Self actor actors
  
  2015
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
  
  - John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard (2022) ... Self actor actors
  
  2015
- Russell Howard: Wonderbox
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- Russell Howard Live: Unscripted and Unplanned
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- The Last Leg
  
  - Episode 4 (2018) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Episode 1 (2017) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Episode 8 (2016) ... Self actor actors
  
  2013
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
  
  - Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Nick Helm (2017) ... Self actor actors
  
  - David Mitchell, Cariad Lloyd, Russell Howard, Sam Simmons (2016) ... Self actor actors
  
  2013
- Russell Howard's Good News: The Best Of Series 2
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- Jon Richardson: A Little Bit OCD
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- Russell Howard: Right Here Right Now
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- Russell Howard's Good News
  Self - Presenter
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- Mock the Week - Too Hot For TV 3
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- A League of Their Own
  
  - Kyle Walker, Maisie Adam, Russell Howard & David Walliams (2022) ... actor actors
  
  2010
- Conan
  
  - The Gentile's Bar Mitzvah (2011) ... actor actors
  
  2010
- Mock the Week - Too Hot For TV 2
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies
  himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Russell Howard: Live
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Mock the Week: Too Hot for TV
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- The Graham Norton Show
  
  - Charlotte Church, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Russell Howard (2010) ... Self actor actors
  
  2007
- Would I Lie to You?
  
  - Carol Vorderman, Larry Lamb, Jo Brand, Russell Howard (2009) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Michael Buerk, Danny Baker, Russell Howard, Anton du Beke (2008) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Len Goodman, Russell Howard, Vic Reeves, Wendy Richard (2007) ... Self actor actors
  
  2007
- 8 Out of 10 Cats
  
  - Episode 11 (2008) ... Self actor actors
  
  2005
- Big Fat Quiz
  
  - The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2012 (2012) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  2004
production (1 credits)
- Russell Howard: Recalibrate
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2017
directing (1 credits)
- Russell Howard: Right Here Right Now
  director
  
  directing
  
  2011