Chris Hayward

Biography

Chris Hayward is a characterful writer/performer adept at charming and often disarming comedy-drama, while having a keen interest in sci fi, horror, and fantasy projects. His recent film, Brian and Charles won the Audience Award at London Sundance 2022 and was nominated for Outstanding British Film at the 2023 BAFTAs. As an actor, his credits include The It Crowd, King Gary, Pls Like, and Friday Night Dinner. Chris currently has projects in development with the BBC, and another with Rupert Majendie and Mr Box.

Known For

Johnny English Strikes Again

as G4S Security Guard

The IT Crowd

as Ben Genderson

Brian and Charles

as Charles

Friday Night Dinner

as Barman

A Touch of Cloth

as Frank Strang

Don't Hug Me I'm Scared

How TV Ruined Your Life

The IT Crowd Manual

as Ben Genderson

A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou

as Tired Graham

SOS: Save Our Skins

as Stephen