Tom Basden
Acting
Biography
Thomas William Basden (born 30 November 1980) is an English actor, writer, comedian, and musician. He is best known for co-creating and starring in Plebs, which won the Royal Television Society award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2014.[1] He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Awards and is a member of the sketch group Cowards. He co-wrote and starred in the 2025 film The Ballad of Wallis Island.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Tom Basden
Filmography
Acting (13)
2025
The Ballad of Wallis Islandas Herb McGwyer
7.3
2023
2022
Plebs: Soldiers of Romeas Aurelius
6.3
2022
Venice at Dawnas Stephen
2016
6.1
2014
Anthonyas Anthony
4.0
2012
Games On: Tentas Paul
2010
The Boot Saleas The Hunk
8.0
2010
Dark Relicas Robert
3.9
2009
Brave Young Menas Jamie Husband
2.0
2007
The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Islandas Herb McGwyer
6.0
—
The Mandy Who Knew Too Muchas Benefits Advisor
Production & Directing (10)
2025
7.3
2025
The Ballad of Wallis IslandExecutive Producer
7.3
2025
The Ballad of Wallis IslandScreenplay
7.3
2022
Plebs: Soldiers of RomeWriter
6.3
2013
Very Few FishWriter
2009
Brave Young MenWriter
2.0
6.0