Dave Johns

Dave Johns is an actor, stand up comedian and talented improviser who played the lead role in Ken Loach's feature film 'I, Daniel Blake' which won the 2016 Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival. He is a regular guest with the Comedy Store Players on their improv show in London's West End.

He had toured with Johnny Vegas and Sean Lock and has performed at the Montreal, Kilkenny, Melbourne, Edinburgh and Adelaide comedy festivals. He has appeared on The West End stage in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest', starring Christian Slater, has co-written the stage adaption of Stephen King's 'The Shawshank Redemption' and has appeared on TV comedy panel shows 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks' and '8 Out Of 10 Cats'. - IMDb Mini Biography By: DAA Management

Dave Johns is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 23 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Turtles (2024), Blithe Spirit (2020), Fisherman's Friends (2019), The Keeper (2018), I, Daniel Blake (2016), Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach (2016), Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996), 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005). The recorded credits span 1991 to 2026, including 14 movies and 9 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.