Thomas William Basden (born 30 November 1980) is an English actor, writer, comedian, and musician. He is best known for co-creating and starring in Plebs, which won the Royal Television Society award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2014.[1] He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Awards and is a member of the sketch group Cowards. He co-wrote and starred in the 2025 film The Ballad of Wallis Island.

Tom Basden

Acting Born November 30, 1980 Sutton, London, UK

Thomas William Basden (born 30 November 1980) is an English actor, writer, comedian, and musician. He is best known for co-creating and starring in Plebs, which won the Royal Television Society award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2014.[1] He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Awards and is a member of the sketch group Cowards. He co-wrote and starred in the 2025 film The Ballad of Wallis Island.

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The One Show

Self

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Self

Pointless Celebrities

Self - Contestant

Ghosts

Cartwright

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast

Seb

After Life

Matt

Ricky Gervais Alley Cats

Ponce (voice)

Plebs

Aurelius

Mandy

Benefits Advisor

Man vs Bee

Police Officer

Jam and Jerusalem

Kira's Dad

Derek

Autograph Expert