Jim Piddock

Jim Piddock

CountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
GenderMale
BirthdayApr. 8, 1956
BiographyJim Piddock (born 8 April 1956 in Rochester, Kent) is an English actor, writer, producer, and author whose career spans over four decades. After training at Drama Studio London and graduating from King’s College, London, he began on stage in the UK before relocating to the United States in his early twenties. He made his U.S. theatrical debut in the one-man show The Boy’s Own Story in San Francisco, winning critical praise, and soon moved to Broadway, appearing in productions including Present Laughter, Noises Off, The Knack, and Design for Living.

Transitioning into television and film, Piddock has collected a wide-ranging résumé. He has appeared in ensemble comedies by Christopher Guest, such as Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and For Your Consideration. Piddock has also worked on numerous major studio films such as Lethal Weapon 2, Independence Day, The Prestige, Austin Powers in Goldmember, and The Five-Year Engagement. On television, his credits include guest roles on Friends, ER, Lost, Modern Family, Mom, Castle, Law & Order: LA, among many others.

In addition to acting, Piddock is a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to video games (notably Major Zero in Metal Gear Solid 3) and animated series. He made his first major writing breakthrough in the 1990s, selling a spec screenplay, and went on to write and produce films such as The Tooth Fairy and A Different Loyalty. He also co-created the HBO/BBC series Family Tree with Christopher Guest. In 2022, he published his memoir, Caught With My Pants Down and Other Tales from a Life in Hollywood, offering a witty and insightful look at his journey in show business.

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