John Bishop

Biography

John Joseph Bishop is an English comedian, footballer, presenter, and actor, known for his role as companion Dan Lewis in the long-running BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who.

Career Overview

John Bishop has 51 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Signature works include John Bishop 25 Tour: Live From Dublin, John Bishop: Back At It, John Bishop: Live From New York. 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

51

Birth Date

1966-11-30 00:00:00

Birth Place

Liverpool, England, UK

Known For

• 

  John Bishop 25 Tour: Live From Dublin
• 

  John Bishop: Back At It
• 

  John Bishop: Live From New York
• 

  John Bishop: Work in Progress - Live In Top Secret Comedy Club
• John Bishop: Life After Deaf Stand Up Show
• 

  John Bishop: Winging it Live

Credits

• actors (40 credits)

  • Have I Got a Bit More News for You

    - Episode 3 (2010) ... Self - Presenter actor actors

    - Episode 9 (2010) ... Self - Panellist actor actors
    2026
  • John Bishop 25 Tour: Live From Dublin

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • John Bishop: Back At It

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • John Bishop: Live From New York

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • John Bishop: Work in Progress - Live In Top Secret Comedy Club

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Code of Silence

    - Episode 5 (2025) ... Ray Brooks actor actors
    2025
  • Doctor Who: The Power of the Doctor

    Dan Lewis

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • John Bishop: Life After Deaf Stand Up Show

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Doctor Who: Legend of the Sea Devils

    Dan Lewis

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Doctor Who: Eve of the Daleks

    Dan Lewis

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Your Honor

    - Part Five (2021) ... Leland Monroe actor actors

    - Part Three (2020) ... Leland Monroe actor actors
    2020
  • John Bishop: Winging it Live

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Funny Cow

    Colin Pine

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer

    - Anneka Rice, John Bishop, Nadine Coyle, Ade Adepitan (2021) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2018
  • John Bishop's Gorilla Adventure

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Top Gear: From A-Z

    Self - Narrator (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • John Bishop's Christmas Show 2015

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • John Bishop: Supersonic Live

    John Bishop

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • John Bishop's Christmas Show 2014

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • One Rogue Reporter

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • The Last Leg

    - Episode 1 (2020) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 1 (2019) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 8 (2018) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 2 (2016) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 5 (2014) ... Self actor actors
    2013
  • Panto!

    Lewis Loud

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • John Bishop Live: Rollercoaster Tour

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Celebrity Juice: Too Juicy For TV!

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • John Bishop Live: The Sunshine Tour

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Route Irish

    Frankie

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • John Bishop Live: Elvis Has Left The Building

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • A League of Their Own

    - Series 5: Best Bits (2012) ... actor actors

    - Series 5: Unseen & Out-takes Vol. 2 (2012) ... actor actors

    - Series 5: Unseen & Out-takes Vol. 1 (2012) ... actor actors

    - Joe Hart and Claudia Winkleman (2012) ... actor actors

    - Graeme Souness, Gabby Logan and Kevin Bridges (2012) ... actor actors
    2010
  • Accused

    - Tina's Story (2012) ... Peter Cartwright actor actors

    - Stephen's Story (2012) ... Peter Cartwright actor actors
    2010
  • Sons of Anarchy

    - Una Venta (2011) ... Reggie actor actors
    2008
  • Celebrity Juice

    - Episode 7 (2008) ... Self actor actors
    2008
  • The Graham Norton Show

    - Episode 16 (2026) ... Self actor actors

    - Daniel Craig, Fleur East, Clive Myrie, Sir Ian McKellen, John Bishop and Charlie Puth (2022) ... Self actor actors

    - Felicity Jones, Tom Cruise, John Bishop, Wunmi Mosaku, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly and Years & Years (2021) ... Self actor actors

    - James McAvoy, John Bishop and Arctic Monkeys (2011) ... Self actor actors

    - Matthew Fox, John Bishop, Diane Kruger, Jessie J (2011) ... Self actor actors
    2007
  • Would I Lie to You?

    - John Bishop, Joanna Page, Patsy Palmer, Chris Addison (2010) ... Self actor actors
    2007
  • Skins

    - Katie (2010) ... Rob Fitch actor actors

    - Emily (2010) ... Rob Fitch actor actors

    - Katie and Emily (2009) ... Rob Fitch actor actors
    2007
  • Doctor Who

    Dan Lewis

    actor

    actors

    - The Vanquishers (2021) ... Dan Lewis actor actors

    - Survivors of the Flux (2021) ... Dan Lewis actor actors

    - Village of the Angels (2021) ... Dan Lewis actor actors

    - Once, Upon Time (2021) ... Dan Lewis actor actors

    - War of the Sontarans (2021) ... Dan Lewis actor actors
    2005
  • 8 Out of 10 Cats

    - Episode 6 (2010) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 3 (2010) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 2 (2008) ... Self actor actors
    2005
  • Johnny Vegas: Who's Ready for Ice Cream?

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • QI

    - Imbroglio (2011) ... Self actor actors
    2003
  • Top Gear

    - Episode 1 (2011) ... Self - Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car actor actors
    2002
  • Have I Got News for You

    - John Bishop, Andy Hamilton, Miles Jupp (2010) ... Self - Host actor actors

    - John Prescott, John Bishop, Penny Smith (2010) ... Self actor actors
    1990

• production (5 credits)

  • Is This Thing On?

    executive producer

    production
    2025
  • John Bishop: Back At It

    executive producer

    production
    2025
  • John Bishop: Live From New York

    executive producer

    production
    2025
  • Night Shift

    executive producer

    production
    2021
  • John Bishop's Gorilla Adventure

    executive producer

    production
    2015

• writing (6 credits)

  • Is This Thing On?

    story

    writing
    2025
  • John Bishop: Back At It

    writer

    writing
    2025
  • John Bishop: Live From New York

    writer

    writing
    2025
  • John Bishop: Supersonic Live

    writer

    writing
    2015
  • Panto!

    writer

    writing
    2012
  • John Bishop Live: Rollercoaster Tour

    writer

    writing
    2012