Years active 1980s – present Name David Schneider | Role Actor Education University of Oxford | |
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David Schneider (born 22 May 1963) is an English actor, comedian and director.
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Early life

Schneider was born in London, England. He was educated at the City of London School, an independent school for boys in the City of London, before going up to Exeter College, Oxford, where he studied modern languages, and studied for a DPhil in Yiddish Drama. During his time at university, Schneider performed a predominantly physical comedy act that contrasted with the trend towards stand-up comedy in live performance comedy in the 1980s. It was at this time that he met Armando Iannucci, who in 1991 recruited him for news-radio spoof On the Hour.
Career



Filmography
Actor
2014
Plebs (TV Series) as
Agorix
- The New Slave (2014) - Agorix
2013
Underdogs as
Chester (English version, voice)
2013
This Is Intercourse (Short) as
Henry's Dad
2012
The Pirates! Band of Misfits as
Scarlett Morgan (voice)
2012
Whitechapel (TV Series) as
Marcus Salter
- Episode #3.2 (2012) - Marcus Salter
- Episode #3.1 (2012) - Marcus Salter
2011
Arthur Christmas as
General (voice)
2011
Doctor Who: The Monthly Adventures (Podcast Series) as
Ernst Bratfisch
- The Silver Turk (2011) - Ernst Bratfisch (voice)
2011
My Family (TV Series) as
Solicitor
- A Decent Proposal (2011) - Solicitor
2011
Horrid Henry: The Movie as
Soggy Sid
2010
How Not to Live Your Life (TV Series) as
Derek
- Don's Angry Girlfriend (2010) - Derek
2010
Little Howard's Big Question (TV Series) as
Alan Monster
- How Can I Make a Monster? (2010) - Alan Monster
2010
The Infidel as
Monty
2009
Crazy Hands (Short) as
Spencer
2009
One Minute Wonders (TV Series) as
Blink (voice)
2008
Clive Hole (TV Movie) as
Clive Hole
2006
Uncle Max (TV Series) as
Uncle Max
- Uncle Max in the Wild West (2008) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Plays the Piano (2008) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Goes Swimming (2008) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max at Sports Day (2008) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max at the Supermarket (2008) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Bakes a Cake (2008) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max and the Broken Vase (2008) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Builds a Shed (2008) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Goes to a Wedding (2008) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max and the Wrestler (2008) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Goes to the Museum (2008) - Uncle Max
- Max Goes to the Opera (2008) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Plays Tennis (2008) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Walks the Dog (2006) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Goes to the Arcade (2006) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Runs a Race (2006) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Goes for a Pizza (2006) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Goes Flying (2006) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Buys Some Shoes (2006) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Goes Bowling (2006) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Goes to the Dentist (2006) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Goes Camping (2006) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Plays Golf (2006) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Goes to the Cinema (2006) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Looks After the Baby (2006) - Uncle Max
- Uncle Max Does the Washing (2006) - Uncle Max
2008
Hotel Babylon (TV Series) as
Dan Black
- Episode #3.7 (2008) - Dan Black
2006
Scoop as
Joe's Co-Passengers
2006
The Battersea Ripper
2005
The Ten Commandments (TV Mini Series) as
Tobia
- The Ten Commandments: Part 2 - The Laws of Man (2005) - Tobia
- The Ten Commandments: Part 1 - The Laws of God (2005) - Tobia
2005
Nathan Barley (TV Series) as
Man in porn film
- Episode #1.3 (2005) - Man in porn film
2004
Animated Tales of the World (TV Series) as
Stallholder / Guard
- The Shoemaker's Son (2004) - Stallholder / Guard (voice)
2004
Churchill: The Hollywood Years as
Goebels
2004
Fat Slags as
Tanner
2004
Shane (TV Series) as
Bazza
- Episode #1.7 (2004) - Bazza
- Episode #1.6 (2004) - Bazza
- Episode #1.5 (2004) - Bazza
- Episode #1.4 (2004) - Bazza
- Episode #1.3 (2004) - Bazza
- Episode #1.2 (2004) - Bazza
- Episode #1.1 (2004) - Bazza
2003
Cheeky as
Todd
2003
Blackball as
Young Buck Reporter
2002
Look Around You (TV Series) as
Man Outside Toilet
- Germs (2002) - Man Outside Toilet (uncredited)
2002
28 Days Later as
Scientist
2001
The Armando Iannucci Shows (TV Series) as
Tooth Fairy
- Mortality (2001) - Tooth Fairy (uncredited)
2001
A Knight's Tale as
Relic Seller
2000
If Looks Could Kill: The Power of Behaviour (Video short) as
Mr. Tanner
2000
The Canterbury Tales (TV Series)
- The Journey Back (2000) - (voice)
1995
The Boss (TV Series) as
Bradley Wilson
- Casablanca (2000) - Bradley Wilson
- Truly Bradley Deeply (2000) - Bradley Wilson
- There's Something About Geoffrey (2000) - Bradley Wilson
- Greyhound Day (2000) - Bradley Wilson
- Desperately Seeking Susan (2000) - Bradley Wilson
- Un homme et une femme (2000) - Bradley Wilson
- Bank Holiday (1997) - Bradley Wilson
- Insecurity (1997) - Bradley Wilson
- The Midas Touch (1997) - Bradley Wilson
- Upwardly Mobile (1997) - Bradley Wilson
- Health Matters (1997) - Bradley Wilson
- Sex, Lies and Videotape (1997) - Bradley Wilson
- Pilot (1995) - Bradley Wilson
2000
Gimme Gimme Gimme (TV Series) as
Neville
- Glad to Be Gay? (2000) - Neville
1999
You're Dead... as
Ian
1998
Comic Act
1998
The Tribe as
Man in Waiting Room
1997
I'm Alan Partridge (TV Series) as
Tony Hayers
- Towering Alan (1997) - Tony Hayers
- Basic Alan (1997) - Tony Hayers
- Alan Attraction (1997) - Tony Hayers
- A Room with an Alan (1997) - Tony Hayers
1997
The Saint as
Rat Club Comedian
1996
Kavanagh QC (TV Series) as
Martin Haslam
- A Stranger in the Family (1996) - Martin Haslam
1996
Mission: Impossible as
Train Engineer
1994
Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge (TV Series) as
Tony Hayers / Adrian Finch / Clown Leader / ...
- Knowing Me Knowing Yule with Alan Partridge (1995) - Tony Hayers
- Show 5 (1994) - Adrian Finch
- Show 4 (1994) - Clown Leader
- Show 3 (1994) - Clive Sealey
- Show 2 (1994) - Tony Le Mesmer
1995
Lloyds Bank Channel 4 Film Challenge (TV Series) as
Martin
- Life's a Bitch (1995) - Martin
1995
The Glam Metal Detectives (TV Series) as
Constable / The Beefeater / Lucifer / ...
- Never Never Land (1995) - The Beefeater / Constable (as Dave Schneider)
- The Abominable Drummer (1995) - Constable
- Splat (1995) - Lucifer
- One of Us Is a Robot (1995) - Old Peg Legs
1994
The Day Today (TV Series) as
Sylvester Stewart / Alex - The Bureau / Brant / ...
- Pilot (1994) - Kurt Rossiter
- Factgasm (1994) - Adam Neils / Anthony Parr - Managing Director / Sylvester Stewart
- News (1994) - Colin Akavito / Alex - The Bureau / Sylvester Stewart / -
- Stretchcast (1994) - Anton Sampson / Alex - The Bureau / Newsdancer / -
- Meganews (1994) - Alex - The Bureau / Brant / Sylvester Stuart / -
- Big Report (1994) - Sylvester Stewart / Backstreet Dentist / Teacher
- The First (1994) - Brant / Sylvester Stewart / Mr. Eddie / -
1994
Paris (TV Series) as
Butler
- La solitude (1994) - Butler
1994
Mr. Bean (TV Series) as
Judo Instructor
- Back to School Mr. Bean (1994) - Judo Instructor
1993
The Full Monty (TV Series)
- Episode #1.4 (1993)
- Episode #1.3 (1993)
- Episode #1.2 (1993)
- Episode #1.1 (1993)
1993
The Trial as
Kullich
1992
Fireworks Safety (TV Short) as
Ed Banger
1991
Screen Two (TV Series) as
Stamford Hill Cowboy
- Heading Home (1991) - Stamford Hill Cowboy
1990
Up to Something! (TV Series) as
Various roles
- Episode #1.7 (1990) - Various roles
- Episode #1.6 (1990) - Various roles
- Episode #1.5 (1990) - Various roles
- Episode #1.4 (1990) - Various roles
- Episode #1.3 (1990) - Various roles
- Episode #1.2 (1990) - Various roles
- Episode #1.1 (1990) - Various roles
Writer
2016
Josh (TV Series) (additional material - 12 episodes)
- Stood Up and Sat Down (2017) - (additional material)
- Friends & Rivals (2017) - (additional material)
- The Old Lady & The Swan (2017) - (additional material)
- Bicycles & Babies (2017) - (additional material)
- Fame & Fortune (2017) - (additional material)
- Rope Swings & Roundabouts (2017) - (additional material)
- Close-up and Long Shot (2016) - (additional material)
- Planks & Pranks (2016) - (additional material)
- Sex & Politics (2016) - (additional material)
- Cut & Dried (2016) - (additional material)
- Share & Share Alike (2016) - (additional material)
- Bed & Breakfast (2016) - (additional material)
2017
The Death of Stalin (written by)
2013
Fit (TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.2 (2013) - (written by)
2006
Uncle Max (TV Series) (written by - 26 episodes)
- Uncle Max in the Wild West (2008) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Plays the Piano (2008) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Goes Swimming (2008) - (written by)
- Uncle Max at Sports Day (2008) - (written by)
- Uncle Max at the Supermarket (2008) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Bakes a Cake (2008) - (written by)
- Uncle Max and the Broken Vase (2008) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Builds a Shed (2008) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Goes to a Wedding (2008) - (written by)
- Uncle Max and the Wrestler (2008) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Goes to the Museum (2008) - (written by)
- Max Goes to the Opera (2008) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Plays Tennis (2008) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Walks the Dog (2006) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Goes to the Arcade (2006) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Runs a Race (2006) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Goes for a Pizza (2006) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Goes Flying (2006) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Buys Some Shoes (2006) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Goes Bowling (2006) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Goes to the Dentist (2006) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Goes Camping (2006) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Plays Golf (2006) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Goes to the Cinema (2006) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Looks After the Baby (2006) - (written by)
- Uncle Max Does the Washing (2006) - (written by)
2003
More Great Comedy Moments (Video) (written by: "Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge")
2001
All the Queen's Men (screenplay)
2001
The Armando Iannucci Shows (TV Series) (additional material - 1 episode)
- Twats (2001) - (additional material)
1995
The Saturday Night Armistice (TV Series)
1994
The Day Today (TV Series) (written by - 7 episodes)
- Pilot (1994) - (written by)
- Factgasm (1994) - (written by)
- News (1994) - (written by)
- Stretchcast (1994) - (written by)
- Meganews (1994) - (written by)
- Big Report (1994) - (written by)
- The First (1994) - (written by)
1994
Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge (TV Series) (additional material - 2 episodes)
- Show 5 (1994) - (additional material)
- Show 4 (1994) - (additional material)
1990
Up to Something! (TV Series)
Director
2020
Avenue 5 (TV Series) (3 episodes)
- I Love Judging People (2022)
- Is It a Good Dot? (2022)
- This Is Physically Hurting Me (2020)
2015
Josh (TV Series) (18 episodes)
- Stood Up and Sat Down (2017)
- Friends & Rivals (2017)
- The Old Lady & The Swan (2017)
- Bicycles & Babies (2017)
- Fame & Fortune (2017)
- Rope Swings & Roundabouts (2017)
- Close-up and Long Shot (2016)
- Planks & Pranks (2016)
- Sex & Politics (2016)
- Cut & Dried (2016)
- Share & Share Alike (2016)
- Bed & Breakfast (2016)
- Suited and Booted (2015)
- Homme and Away (2015)
- Teabag and No Sympathy (2015)
- Wedding and Waiting (2015)
- Mum & Dad (2015)
- Swimming & Kissing (2015)
2014
BBC Comedy Feeds (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Josh (2014)
2001
The Armando Iannucci Shows (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Communcation (2001)
Script Department
2012
Operation Ouch (TV Series documentary) (additional scripts - 13 episodes)
- What Is an Allergy? (2012) - (additional scripts)
- The World's Stretchiest Skin (2012) - (additional scripts)
- What a Stink?! (2012) - (additional scripts)
- Your Bones Are Alive (2012) - (additional scripts)
- Bruised or Broken? (2012) - (additional scripts)
- Don't Be Sick in the Sky! (2012) - (additional scripts)
- Your Connected Body (2012) - (additional scripts)
- The Coolest Feet in Town (2012) - (additional scripts)
- Secret Lifesavers (2012) - (additional scripts)
- Your Brilliant Brain (2012) - (additional scripts)
- Marvellous Muscles (2012) - (additional scripts)
Producer
2001
The Armando Iannucci Shows (TV Series) (producer)
Miscellaneous
2001
The Armando Iannucci Shows (TV Series) (programme consultant - 1 episode)
- Twats (2001) - (programme consultant)
Thanks
2012
BBC Comedy Feeds (TV Series) (with thanks to - 1 episode)
- People Just Do Nothing (2012) - (with thanks to)
Self
2021
Jo Brand's Classic Comedy Sketches (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- The 80s (2021) - Self
- The 70s (2021) - Self
2018
The Death of Stalin: Dictators, Murderers and Comrades... Oh My! (Video documentary short) as
Self
2017
Alan Partridge: Why, When, Where, How and Whom? (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2016
The New Man (Documentary)
2013
Pointless Celebrities (TV Series) as
Self - Contestant
- Special #3 (2016) - Self - Contestant
- Comic Relief Special (2013) - Self - Contestant
2016
The Story of... The Day the Clown Cried (TV Movie documentary) as
Self - Presenter
2015
Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Actor & Director / Tony Hayers
- Episode #1.2 (2015) - Self - Actor & Director / Tony Hayers
- Episode #1.1 (2015) - Self - Actor & Director / Tony Hayers
2015
20 Moments That Rocked the 00s (TV Movie documentary) as
Self - Actor and Comedian
2015
30 Greatest Disaster Movies (TV Movie documentary) as
Self - Actor, 28 Days Later
2015
20 Moments That Rocked Comedy (TV Movie documentary) as
Self - Comedian
2014
TV's Nastiest Villains (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2014
Top 40 Ultimate Action Movies (TV Movie documentary) as
Self - Comedian & Action Star
2014
Sky News: Sunrise (TV Series) as
Self - Newspaper Reviewer
- Episode dated 15 March 2014 (2014) - Self - Newspaper Reviewer
2014
Newsnight (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 25 February 2014 (2014) - Self (uncredited)
2013
Greatest Stand Up Comedians (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2013
Twit of the Year (TV Special) as
Self
2013
The 50 Funniest Moments of 2013 (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2013
Football Focus (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #13.14 (2013) - Self
2012
The 50 Funniest Moments of 2012 (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2009
Late Review (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 14 December 2012 (2012) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 28 October 2011 (2011) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 1 April 2011 (2011) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 10 December 2010 (2010) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 11 December 2009 (2009) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 7 August 2009 (2009) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 9 January 2009 (2009) - Self - Panelist
2012
Jews at Ten (TV Series) as
Self
2012
Britain's Funniest Comedy Characters (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2011
Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2011
The British Comedy Awards 2011 (TV Special) as
Self
2011
Sitcom Does... (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self
- Christmas (2011) - Self
- Friendship (2011) - Self
- Romance (2011) - Self
- Families (2011) - Self
2011
This Week (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 7 April 2011 (2011) - Self
2011
Channel 4 News (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 6 February 2011 (2011) - Self
2011
The 50 Funniest Moments of 2010 (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2010
Most Annoying People 2010 (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2010
Greatest Christmas TV Moments (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2010
Big Brother's Little Brother (TV Series) as
Self - Guest Panelist
- Episode dated 29 January 2010 (2010) - Self - Guest Panelist
- Episode dated 20 January 2010 (2010) - Self - Guest Panelist
- Episode dated 8 January 2010 (2010) - Self - Guest Panelist
2009
Most Annoying People 2009 (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2009
Big Brother's Efourum (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #6.15 (2009) - Self
2008
The Greatest Christmas Comedy Moments (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2008
50 Ways to Leave Your TV Lover (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2008
50 Greatest Comedy Catchphrases (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2007
Greatest Ever 80s Movies (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2007
The Comedy Christmas (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2007
The Most Annoying People of 2007 (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self
- 50-1 (2007) - Self
- 100-51 (2007) - Self
2007
The World's Greatest Comedy Characters (TV Special documentary) as
Self
2007
CBBC eXtra (TV Series documentary) as
Comedian 3
- The Science of Comedy (2007) - Comedian 3
2006
Is Benny Hill Still Funny? (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2006
Greatest Ever Comedy Movies (TV Special) as
Self
2006
Greatest Ever Blockbuster Movies (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2006
TV's 50 Greatest Stars (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2006
The Story of Light Entertainment (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self
- Impressionists (2006) - Self
2006
Britain's Funniest Comedy Characters (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2006
Dick and Dom in da Bungalow (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #5.53 (2006) - Self
- Episode #5.43 (2006) - Self
2006
The Ultimate Sitcom (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2005
Greatest TV Comedy Moments (TV Movie documentary) as
Self / Tony Hayers
2005
The Most Outrageous TV Moments Ever (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2004
The 100 Greatest Christmas Moments (TV Special documentary) as
Self
2004
The Wright Stuff (TV Series) as
Guest Panelist
- Episode dated 22 July 2004 (2004) - Guest Panelist
2004
Britain's Best Sitcom (TV Series) as
Self
- The Live Final (2004) - Self
1997
The Saturday Night Armistice (TV Series) as
Self
- The Election Night Armistice (1997) - Self
Archive Footage
2008
The Comedy Map of Britain (TV Series documentary) as
Tony Hayers
- Episode #2.5 (2008) - Tony Hayers (uncredited)
2003
More Great Comedy Moments (Video) as
Adrian Finch
References
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