
Simon Farnaby
Biography
Simon Farnaby (born 2 April 1973) is an English actor, comedian and writer. He is best known for his work with the Them There collective, where he has written and starred in productions including Horrible Histories, Yonderland, and Ghosts.
Farnaby earned BAFTA nominations for his co-writing of Paddington 2, both for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best British Film. He was the winner of the 2023 Television BAFTA for memorable TV moments. In 2023, he co-wrote and appeared in Wonka, a film which serves as a prequel to the Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, exploring Willy Wonka's origins.
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Acting (24 movies)

Wonka
2023

The Phantom of the Open
2022

Bunny and the Bull
2009

Your Highness
2011

Blake's Junction 7
2004

All Stars
2013

Fat Slags
2004

Horrible Histories’ Big Prom Party
2011

Paddington
2014

Bill
2015

Richard III: The Unseen Story
2013

Richard III: The King in the Car Park
2013

Trafalgar Square
2004

Mindhorn
2016

The Golf War
2007

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
2016

The Yellow House
2007

Paddington 2
2017

Christopher Robin
2018

The Last Summer on Earth
2013

Burke & Hare
2010

An A to Z of Paddington
2024

Paddington in Peru
2024

Paddington Meets The Queen
2022
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Mindhorn | 2016 | Screenplay |
| Paddington 2 | 2017 | Screenplay |
| The Phantom of the Open | 2022 | Executive Producer |
| The Phantom of the Open | 2022 | Writer |
| The Phantom of the Open | 2022 | Screenplay |
| Wonka | 2023 | Screenplay |
| The Magic Faraway Tree | 2026 | Writer |
| Wonka 2 | 2027 | Writer |