"I get it out in the work."
Steve Pemberton is an English writer and actor. He was born in Lancashire in 1967.Pemberton is best known for co-creating and starring in three cult comedy series for the BBC:
- The League of Gentlemen (1999–2002)
- Psychoville (2009–2011)
- Inside No. 9 (2014–2024)
- Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright (2025-2026)
Since the 90s, he has appeared in a wide variety of TV shows, films and plays, both comedic and non-comedic. From 2007–15, he starred in the ITV sitcom Benidorm, and in 2024 he was a contestant on Taskmaster.
Other TV roles include:
- Whitechapel (2009–13) as Ed Buchan
- Happy Valley (2014) as Kevin Weatherill
- Good Omens (2019) as Mr Glozier
- Killing Eve (2020) as Paul
- Alma's Not Normal (2024) as Uncle Dickie
Tropes associated with his work:
- As Himself: Plays fictionalised versions of himself in two episodes of Inside No. 9, in the stage adaptation Stage/Fright, in The League of Gentlemen’s Apocalypse, and in one episode of Meet The Richardsons.
- Author Appeal
- Like his creative partner Reece Shearsmith, has an interest in horror and the macabre, which is very frequently reflected in their work.
- Loves cryptic crosswords, as is very obvious from the Inside No. 9 episode The Riddle of the Sphinx. He also memorably incorporated this passion into an episode of Taskmaster.
- Horror Comedy: What he is best known for, along with the other members of the League.