James Howick (born 14 May 1979) is an English actor and writer. He is best known for his roles in television series such as Horrible Histories (2009-2013), Yonderland (2013-2016), Sex Education (2019-), Peep Show (2007β2012) and Ghosts (2019-). He also starred in films such as Hellboy (2004) and Bill (2015). Along with the five other members of the Horrible Histories starring cast, Howick is also the co-creator, -writer and -star of Yonderland, an eight-part family fantasy comedy series that premiered on SkyOne on 10 November 2013. He co-starred with the same troupe in Bill, a BBC-produced comedy film based loosely around the early life of William Shakespeare. Other prominent television roles include Gerard in Peep Show (2007β2012), Gerry in Danny Boyle's Babylon (2014) and Anthony in the revival of Reggie Perrin (2009β2010). In addition, he has been a regular guest star in various sketch comedies, including The Armstrong and Miller Show (2007β2010), and The Kevin Bishop Show...
Hellboy
2004
Bill
2015
Thomas & Friends: Journey Beyond Sodor
2017
Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
2024
What's Wrong?
2014
Horrible Historiesβ Big Prom Party
2011
Here We Go: Our New Yearβs Fireworks Fantasaganza
2025
Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas
2023
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House
2026
The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge
2015