Dan Skinner
Actor
Agent
Assistant
Biography
An actor-comedian, Dan is best known for his alias Angelos Epithemiou, whom he first debuted as a permanent member Shooting Stars (BBC), before taking him on a series of British comedy panel shows and his own TV special that earned Dan a Comedy Award for Best Newcomer.
Further TV credits include Brassic (Sky TV), Beyond Paradise, Live At The Moth Club (Dave), The Witchfinder, This Time With Alan Partridge and Eastenders (BBC), Sex Education and The Crown S3 (Netflix). An established stage actor, Dan also starred in the lead role of Dinny in The Walworth Farce by Enda Walsh at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant last year.
A versatile actor, Skinner has starred in comedy and dramas alike; notably as the lead in the critically-acclaimed Notes On Blindness, which was nominated for three BAFTAs including Best British Film. He also earned great reviews as the lead in the BBC series The Kennedys opposite Katherine Parkinson and House of Fools with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. He has also landed starring roles in independent and cult-classics feature films including Prevenge, Swallows And Amazons and High-Rise.
As a creative, Dan co-created, wrote and performed the award-winning Brian and Rodger, soon to come to BBC Radio 4.
His most recent work sees him in crime drama The Hunt For Raoul Moat (ITV) and Series 2 of Beyond Paradise (BBC). Dan is soon to be seen as ‘Chris’ in the upcoming series First Day On Earth for HBO and the BBC. He is due to guest star in Series 14 of Father Brown.
Credits
Television
| Production | Character | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sister Boniface S4 | Walk North | Ian Barber | BBC Studios |
| Big Boys S3 | Leonard the Bingo Caller | Ian Barber | BBC Studios |
| Dodger | Maurice | Rhys Thomas | BBC |
| Austin | Geoffrey | Northern Pictures Production Pty Ltd | |
| Eastenders | Builder Dave | Various | BBC |
| Beyond Paradise Series 2 | Adam | Sandy Johnson | BBC |
| Still Up | Clyde | John Addis | Apple TV+ |
| Litvinenko | James Cairns | Jim Field Smith | ITV Studios |
| Live at the Moth Club | Trippy | Rupert Majendie | UKTV |
| Brassic Series 5 | Phil Brilliance | Various | Calamity Films |
| The Hunt for Raoul Moat | PC David Rathband | Gareth Bryn | ITV |
| Murder, They Hope Season 2 | Devon | Ed Bye and Adam Jenkins | Gold |
| The Witchfinder | Beekeeper | Neil and Rob Gibbons | BBC |
| Surge | Theo | Aneil Karia | Rooks Nest Entertainment |
| This Time with Alan Partridge | Clive | Neil & Rob Gibbons | BBC |
| Cold Call | Aubrey | Gareth Tunley | Channel 5 |
| The Crown | Alastair Burnet | Various | Left Bank Pictures |
| The Cockfields | Ian | Steve Bendelack | UKTV Gold |
| Fox and Hare | Fox | Mascha Halberstad | Doghouse Films |
| The Murders at White House Farm | Michael Fielder | Paul Whittington | New Pictures |
| Sex Education | Coach | Various | Netflix |
| Tracey Breaks the News (Series 2) | Various | Various | BBC |
| Stuck (Pilot) | Knopfler | Nick Wood | Hat Trick Productions |
| Tracey Breaks the News | Various | Dominic Brigstocke | BBC |
| Giddy Up Gunty | Gulch | Various | Sky / Objective |
| Little Boy Blue | Det Chief Supt Brian McNeill | Paul Whittington | ITV |
| Tracey Ullman's Show Series 2 | Various | Dominic Brigstocke | BBC |
| Drunk History - series 2 | Duke of Wellington | Tom McKay | Tiger Aspect Productions |
| House of Fools - Series 2 | Bosh | Various | BBC |
| The Kennedy's | Tony | Christine Gernon | BBC |
| House of Fools | Bosh | Various | BBC |
| Not Going Out | Greg | Nick Wood | Avalon |
| Yonderland | Peter | Steve Connelly | WTTV |
| Stag | Duncan Galloway | Jim Field Smith | BBC |
| The Wrong Mans | DI Ireland | Jim Field-Smith | BBC |
| It's Kevin | Various | Al Campbell | BBC |
| Chickens | Harold | Ben Palmer | Big Talk Productions |
| William & Sinclair | Sinclair | Dave Lambert | Babycow |
| Privado | Mitch | Jim Hosking | Warp Films |
| Ministry of Curious Stuff 2 | Captain Length-Width | Jeanette Goulbourn | BBC |
| Spy - Series 2 | Bicycle Shop Owner | Ben Taylor | Hattrick Productions |
| Ministry of Curious Stuff | Captain Length-Width | Jeanette Goulbourn | BBC |
| Armstrong & Miller | Various | Ben Kellett | BBC2 |
| Reggie Perrin | Chauffeur | Dominic Brigstocke | BBC/ Objective |
| Mongrels | Reporter | Adam Miller | BBC3 |
| Katy Brand Show 3 | Various | Adam Miller | World's End/ITV2 |
| Home Time | Mad Gary | Chris Gernon | Baby Cow/BBC2 |
| Armstrong & Miller II | Various | Ben Kellett | Hattrick Productions |
| Headcases | Various Voice-over | Henry Naylor | ITV Productions |
| Pinky & Perky | Voice | Cyril Adam | Lupus Films |
| The Best of Katy Brand | Various | Adam Miller | ITV/Worlds End Productions |
| Armstrong & Miller | Various | Dominic Brigestocke | Hattrick Productions |
| Dogface | Various | Paul King | E4 |
| Seven Second Delay | Ray | Phil John | ITV1 |
| Mike Bassett: Manager | Tonka | Martin Dennis | ITV1 |
| Coupling | Husband | Martin Dennis | Hartswood / BBC |
| My Family | Helmut / Spencer | Dewi Humphries | DLT / BBC1 |
| The Office Christmas Specials | Dave | Ricky Gervais / Stephen Merchant | BBC1 |
| Haunted London | Gambler | Tania Cockeron | BBC |
| Victorian Empire | Butler | Mike Adams | Brooke Lapping |
Stage
| Production | Character | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Government Inspector | Governor Swashprattle | Patrick Myles | Marylebone Theatre |
| The Walworth Farce | Dinny | Nicky Allpress | Southwark Playhouse Elephant |
| Brian and Roger: A Highly Offensive Play | Roger | David Babani | Menier Chocolate Factory |
| Dutch Elm Conservatoire | Various Sketches | John Hoggarth | Soho Theatre / Latchmere Theatre |
| The Warp | Various Sketches | Ken Campbell | Wol Wontok |
Short Film
| Production | Character | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lost Dog | Jim | Paul and Simon Wade | A Glass Of Milk Productions |
| Diane From Accounts | Michael | Emily Seale-Jones | Sky |
| Tweaks | Berry | Jasper Warry | Hello Deer Productions |
| First One Away | Paul | Zak Harney | Panikz Productions |
| Pressure | Neal | Tamas Fekete | NFTS |
| Over to Me | Richard Keith | Noah Stratton-Twine | Cedar Roost |
Film
| Production | Character | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timestalker | Officer / Priest | Alice Lowe | Western Edge Pictures |
| Burial | Captain Admiral Ilyasov | Ben Parker | Forest Grave Films Ltd. |
| The Toll | Desk Sergeant Simon | Ryan Hooper | Western Edge Pictures |
| Horrible Histories | Chief-of-Army | Dominic Brigstocke | Citrus Films, Altitude Films and BBC Films |
| The Ghoul | Jim | Gareth Tunley | Ghoul Film |
| The Spy Who Dumped Me | Pretentious Man | Susanna Fogel | Lionsgate |
| Pre-venge | Zabek | Alice Lowe | Pre-Venge Limited |
| Notes on Blindness | John Hull | Peter Middleton & James Spinney | Archer's Mark |
| Swallows and Amazons | Zukin | Philippa Lowthorpe | BBC Films |
| Nothing Like This | Charlie | Amit Gupta | Canary Wharf Films |
| High Rise | Simmonds | Jeremy Thomas/Hanway, Ben Wheatley | Film4 |
| World of Wrestling | Fitness Finlay | Ben Gregor | Knucklehead |
| Ant Muzak | Neil X | Ben Gregor | Channel Com |
| Cass | Comic | Jon Baird | Logie Pictures |
Agent
Associate Agent
Joshua Baumring-Gledhill
JBGledhill@unitedagents.co.ukAssistant
Charlie Schanschieff
cschanschieff@unitedagents.co.ukBiography
Dan is an actor, comedian and writer best known for his character Angelos Epithemiou and as one half of Brian and Roger. Dan began his career in experimental and ensemble comedy, forming the sketch troupe The Benders with Stephen Evans and Neil Edmond.
Dan is perhaps best known for his cult comedy persona Angelos Epithemiou, first introduced on Shooting Stars before the character went on to have several more live performances and television appearances.
Beyond character comedy, Skinner has built an extensive acting portfolio across British TV, making appearances in iconic sitcoms such as My Family, Coupling, and The Office Christmas specials, to roles in Yonderland, The Armstrong & Miller Show, Reggie Perrin, The Wrong Mans, House of Fools, and Friday Night Dinner. More recent credits include roles in Tracey Ullman’s Show, Cold Call, and Not Going Out.
Dan is also co-creator of the comedy podcast Brian and Roger, celebrated for its improvised style and character-driven humour.
Credits
Podcast
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Isy and Dan's Great Escapes 2025 |
GWR/Think Publishing |
Co-Host |
Film
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Born to be Great 2023 |
Film One Media |
Writer |
Theatre
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angelos Epithemiou: Live at the O2 | Soho Theatre |
As Angelos |
| Angelos and Barry: A Matter of Life and Death | Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2018 |
Writer |
| Classic Entertainment: Mr Winchester | Pleasance Courtyard / Phil McIntyre Promotions | |
| Dutch Elm Conservatoire | Soho Theatre / Latchmere Theatre | |
| The Dutch Elm Conservatoire |
Edinburgh |
|
| The Benders |
Creator/Performer |
|
| The Warp | Wol Wontok |
Performer |
Television
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dave-vent Calendar | Strawberry Blond TV |
As Angelos |
| Britain's Favourite | Daisy Beck Productions |
As Angelos |
| Pointless Celebrities | Endemol |
As Angelos |
| Celebrity Come Dine With Me | ITV |
As Angelos |
| William & Sinclair | Baby Cow Productions / Sky |
Co-Writer/Performer |
| Them From That Thing | Channel 4/Zeppotron |
Director: Charlie Brooker |
| Dave's One Night Stand | Dave Channel |
As Angelos |
| Lucky Sexy Winners | Channel 4/Pett Productions | |
| School of Comedy | Leftbank Pictures/E4 |
Sketch writer |
| The Angelos Epithemiou Show | Channel 4/Pett Productions |
Writer/Performer |
| Comedy Showcase: The Angelos Neil Epithemiou Show | Channel 4/Pett Productions |
Writer/Performer |
| Shooting Stars 2010 | BBC2 |
Performer |
| Shooting Stars | World's End/ITV2 |
Performer |
| Movie Mash | Worlds End / Comedy Lab C4 |
Co-writer |
| Katy Brand Show 3 | World's End/ITV2 |
Sketch writer |
| Dutch Elm Pilot | ITV |
Co-writer |
| The Warp | Wol Wontok |
Sketch writer |
| The Benders |
Writer |
|
| Velvet Soup | BBC Scotland |
Sketch writer |
| Revolver | BBC Scotland |
Sketch writer |
| Dogface | E4 |
Sketch writer |
In Development
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gutted | Yellow Door Productions |
Writer |
Other
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angelos Moving on | Pett Productions/BBC Comedy Extra |
Performer |
Radio
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gus Murdoch Sacred Cow | BBC Radio |
Sketch writer |
| Play and Record | BBC Radio |
Sketch writer |
| The Secret Diary of the World | BBC Radio |
Writer |
Agent
Associate Agent
Joshua Baumring-Gledhill
JBGledhill@unitedagents.co.ukAssistant
Charlie Schanschieff
cschanschieff@unitedagents.co.ukBiography
Dan is an actor, comedian and writer best known for his character Angelos Epithemiou and as one half of Brian and Roger. Dan began his career in experimental and ensemble comedy, forming the sketch troupe The Benders with Stephen Evans and Neil Edmond.
Dan is perhaps best known for his cult comedy persona Angelos Epithemiou, first introduced on Shooting Stars before the character went on to have several more live performances and television appearances.
Beyond character comedy, Skinner has built an extensive acting portfolio across British TV, making appearances in iconic sitcoms such as My Family, Coupling, and The Office Christmas specials, to roles in Yonderland, The Armstrong & Miller Show, Reggie Perrin, The Wrong Mans, House of Fools, and Friday Night Dinner. More recent credits include roles in Tracey Ullman’s Show, Cold Call, and Not Going Out.
Dan is also co-creator of the comedy podcast Brian and Roger, celebrated for its improvised style and character-driven humour.
