Jim Howick

James Howick (born 14 May 1979) is an English actor and writer. He is best known for his roles in television series such as Horrible Histories (2009-2013), Yonderland (2013-2016), Sex Education (2019-), Peep Show (2007–2012) and Ghosts (2019-). He also starred in films such as Hellboy (2004) and Bill (2015).

Along with the five other members of the Horrible Histories starring cast, Howick is also the co-creator, -writer and -star of Yonderland, an eight-part family fantasy comedy series that premiered on SkyOne on 10 November 2013. He co-starred with the same troupe in Bill, a BBC-produced comedy film based loosely around the early life of William Shakespeare.

Other prominent television roles include Gerard in Peep Show (2007–2012), Gerry in Danny Boyle's Babylon (2014) and Anthony in the revival of Reggie Perrin (2009–2010). In addition, he has been a regular guest star in various sketch comedies, including The Armstrong and Miller Show (2007–2010), and The Kevin Bishop Show (2008–2009). In 2017, he played Aaron Mayford in the ITV thriller Broadchurch. In 2019, Howick starred in the Netflix original series Sex Education as Mr Hendricks. Howick is the co-creator, co-writer and co-star of the BBC One sitcom Ghosts which was first broadcasted in 2019. In film, Howick played Cpl. Matlin in the Guillermo del Toro adaptation of Hellboy.

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Jim Howick is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 32 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Ghosts: The Possession of Button House (2026), Austin (2024), Ghosts (2019), Thomas & Friends: Journey Beyond Sodor (2017), Yonderland (2013), Horrible Histories’ Big Prom Party (2011), Horrible Histories (2009), Peep Show (2003). The recorded credits span 2003 to 2026, including 5 movies and 27 TV shows.

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