Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, writer, comedian |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 27/08/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Reece Shearsmith
Shearsmith is among the guests on the Halloween special of Last One Laughing, hosted by Jimmy Carr, which was set to premiere on 23 October 2026. The special features a lineup of comedians including Jack Dee, Daisy May Cooper and Phil Wang. Its final episode was scheduled for 30 October 2026.
Shearsmith was announced as a guest King Herod in the rotating-cast production of Jesus Christ Superstar at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. He takes the role for a week from 9 to 14 November 2026, taking over from Rob Brydon, during the show's season running from 16 October 2026 to 9 January 2027.
Inside No. 9: The Complete Collection, a limited edition Blu-ray box set of all 55 episodes, was announced for release on 16 November 2026. It includes new bonus features from co-creators and stars Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton.
Shearsmith announced his first book, Things I Took From the Dark: The Museum Of Me, a memoir built around the macabre and spooky artefacts he has collected. He also drew nearly 50 illustrations for it. The book was published by Quercus on 8 October 2026, and he planned readings around Halloween.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Reeson Wayne Shearsmith |
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| Summary | English actor, comedian and writer, best known as a member of the comedy group The League of Gentlemen alongside Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss and Jeremy Dyson. He co-created and starred in the sitcom Psychoville and the anthology series Inside No. 9 with Pemberton. In 2026 he released the memoir Things I Took From the Dark, for which he also drew the illustrations, and he is scheduled to play King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. |
| Years Active | 1995-present |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'6½" (1.69 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Bretton Hall College | BA (Hons) in Theatre Arts (Drama) |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Jane Shearsmith (married 2001) |
Relationships & More
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Family
| Spouse | Jane Shearsmith |
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Career
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| Books | Things I Took From the Dark: The Museum Of Me (2026, illustrated memoir) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played the Narrator in The Rocky Horror Show at the New Theatre, Hull | |
| 2. The character Pauline in The League of Gentlemen was based on a real restart officer he had while claiming unemployment benefit | |
| 3. Is a member of the Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena (ASSAP) | |
| 4. Appeared in Edgar Wright's Spaced (as Dexter) and Shaun of the Dead (as Mark) |
