Tom Basden
Thomas William Basden (born 30 November 1980) is an English actor, writer, comedian, and musician. He is best known for co-creating and starring in Plebs, which won the Royal Television Society award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2014.[1] He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Awards and is a member of the sketch group Cowards. He co-wrote and starred in the 2025 film The Ballad of Wallis Island.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1980-11-30 · Sutton, London, UK
Known for
- After Life (2019) — Matt
- Man vs Bee (2022) — Police Officer
- David Brent: Life on the Road (2016) — Dan
- Ghosts (2019) — Cartwright
- Derek (2013) — Autograph Expert
- The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025) — Herb McGwyer
- Fresh Meat (2011) — Writer
- The Wrong Mans (2013) — Noel
- Plebs (2013) — Aurelius
- How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (2026) — Seb
- Ricky Gervais Alley Cats (2026) — Ponce (voice)
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) — Self
- Mandy (2020) — Benefits Advisor
- W1A (2014) — Dan Shepherd
- Here We Go (2022) — Robin Hankey
- Hyperdrive (2006) — Lallakkiss