Karl Theobald
Encyclopedia
Karl Theobald is an English
comedian
and actor
, best known as Dr. Martin Dear
in Channel 4
sitcom Green Wing
, and for his physical comedy style.
He is originally from Lowestoft
where he studied at The Denes High School
around 1985 and went to dance school at an early age. He graduated from the Drama Centre London in 2000, to work with Theatre de Complicite
.
Theobald is the one-time comedy partner of Russell Brand
; they formed a double act during the nineties called Theobald and Brand on Ice. This has been mentioned by Brand on his BBC radio
show and in his autobiography, My Booky Wook. A quote from Theobald was used among quotes from others in Brand's book:
As well as appearing in Green Wing, Theobald has written comedy for the television programmes The Sketch Show
and Smack the Pony
. He also appeared in the radio sitcom The Exterminating Angels.
In 2008, Theobald joined the cast of ITV
science fiction
series Primeval as Oliver Leek.
Theobald appeared in the 2010 film Get Him to the Greek
, alongside former partner Brand, playing his assistant.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
and actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, best known as Dr. Martin Dear
Martin Dear
Martin Dear is a character in the British sitcom Green Wing, played by Karl Theobald.- History :Martin is a house officer at East Hampton Hospital. His mother is human resources director Joanna Clore and his half-brother is Dr. Guy Secretan....
in Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
sitcom Green Wing
Green Wing
Green Wing is a British sitcom set in the fictional East Hampton Hospital. It was created by the same team behind the sketch show Smack the Pony, led by Victoria Pile, and stars Tamsin Greig, Stephen Mangan and Julian Rhind-Tutt....
, and for his physical comedy style.
He is originally from Lowestoft
Lowestoft
Lowestoft is a town in the English county of Suffolk. The town is on the North Sea coast and is the most easterly point of the United Kingdom. It is north-east of London, north-east of Ipswich and south-east of Norwich...
where he studied at The Denes High School
The Denes High School
The Denes High School is a High School located in the northern outskirts of Lowestoft, Suffolk, England.-Admissions:It has approximately 850 students aged 13 to 18 . It is also home to a sports training centre open to the public...
around 1985 and went to dance school at an early age. He graduated from the Drama Centre London in 2000, to work with Theatre de Complicite
Complicite
The British theatre company Complicite was founded in 1983 by Simon McBurney, Annabel Arden, and Marcello Magni. Its original name was Théâtre de Complicité. "The Company's inimitable style of visual and devised theatre [has] an emphasis on strong, corporeal, poetic and surrealist image supporting...
.
Theobald is the one-time comedy partner of Russell Brand
Russell Brand
Russell Edward Brand is an English comedian, actor, columnist, singer, author and radio/television presenter.Brand achieved mainstream fame in the UK in 2004 for his role as host of Big Brother spin-off, Big Brother's Big Mouth. His first major film role was in the 2007 film St Trinians...
; they formed a double act during the nineties called Theobald and Brand on Ice. This has been mentioned by Brand on his BBC radio
BBC Radio
BBC Radio is a service of the British Broadcasting Corporation which has operated in the United Kingdom under the terms of a Royal Charter since 1927. For a history of BBC radio prior to 1927 see British Broadcasting Company...
show and in his autobiography, My Booky Wook. A quote from Theobald was used among quotes from others in Brand's book:
As well as appearing in Green Wing, Theobald has written comedy for the television programmes The Sketch Show
The Sketch Show
The Sketch Show is a British television sketch comedy programme, featuring many leading British comedians. It aired on ITV between 2001 and 2003.A short-lived spinoff of the same title was produced in the United States.- Original line-up :...
and Smack the Pony
Smack the Pony
Smack the Pony is a British sketch comedy show that ran from 1999 until 2003 on Channel 4. Its title was intended to sound like a euphemism for female masturbation; the working title was Spot the Pony. The main performers and writers on the show were Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips...
. He also appeared in the radio sitcom The Exterminating Angels.
In 2008, Theobald joined the cast of ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
series Primeval as Oliver Leek.
Theobald appeared in the 2010 film Get Him to the Greek
Get Him to the Greek
Get Him to the Greek is a 2010 American comedy film written, produced, and directed by Nicholas Stoller and starring Jonah Hill and Russell Brand. The film was released on June 4, 2010. Get Him to the Greek is a spin-off sequel of Stoller's 2008 film Forgetting Sarah Marshall, reuniting director...
, alongside former partner Brand, playing his assistant.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | AD/BC: A Rock Opera | Sheperd | TV movie |
| Green Wing Green Wing Green Wing is a British sitcom set in the fictional East Hampton Hospital. It was created by the same team behind the sketch show Smack the Pony, led by Victoria Pile, and stars Tamsin Greig, Stephen Mangan and Julian Rhind-Tutt.... |
Dr. Martin Dear | TV series (18 episodes: 2004-2006) | |
| 2006 | The Truth The Truth (2006 film) The Truth is a darkly comic murder-mystery satirising new age therapy. It was directed by George Milton, co-written by Milton and Mark Tilton and produced by Julie-anne Edwards... |
Spud | |
| The Virgin Queen | Alsop | TV mini-series (1 episode: "Episode #1.4") | |
| 2007 | Moonmonkeys | TV movie | |
| Buying Porn | Jack | short | |
| Doc Martin Doc Martin Doc Martin is a British television comedy drama series starring Martin Clunes in the title role. It was created by Mark Crowdy, Craig Ferguson and Dominic Minghella. The show is filmed on location in the fishing village of Port Isaac, Cornwall, United Kingdom, with filming of most interior scenes... |
Anthony Oakwood | TV series (1 episode: "City Slickers") | |
| 2008 | Clive Hole | Tatum Wilkinson | TV movie |
| Primeval Primeval Primeval or primæval may refer to:* Primeval, a British science fiction television series.* Primeval , a 2007 film* Primeval , a score of music from the BBC TV series Doctor Who... |
Oliver Leek | TV series (7 episodes) | |
| 2009 | I Am Ruthie Segal, Hear Me Roar | short | |
| 2010 | Get Him to the Greek Get Him to the Greek Get Him to the Greek is a 2010 American comedy film written, produced, and directed by Nicholas Stoller and starring Jonah Hill and Russell Brand. The film was released on June 4, 2010. Get Him to the Greek is a spin-off sequel of Stoller's 2008 film Forgetting Sarah Marshall, reuniting director... |
Duffy Servant Dude | |
| Fable III Fable III Fable III is the third video game in the Fable series of action role-playing games . The game was developed by Lionhead Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios for Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360. The story focuses on the player character's struggle to overthrow the King of Albion by... |
Voice | video game | |
| 2011 | Twenty Twelve Twenty Twelve (TV series) Twenty Twelve is a BBC comedy series written and directed by John Morton. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Jessica Hynes and Amelia Bullmore, the programme is a spoof on-location documentary following the organisation of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London... |
Graham Hitchins | TV series |
| Rekindle | post-production |