
Tom Basden
Nov 30, 1980 (44 years old) in Sutton, London, UK
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.
Known For

Ghosts
Cartwright

Plebs
Aurelius

After Life
Matt

Jam and Jerusalem
Kira's Dad

The Ballad of Wallis Island
Herb McGwyer

Hyperdrive
Lallakkiss

Women on the Verge
Daniel

Mandy
Jason

W1A
Dan Shepherd
Credits
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Herb McGwyer★ 7.1
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Aurelius★ 6.2
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Venice at Dawn 2022Stephen★ NR
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Man Vs Bee 2022Police Officer★ 7.2
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Here We Go 2022Robin Hankey★ 6.9
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The Last Bus 2022Mr. Short★ 6.7
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Mandy 2020Jason★ 7.5
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Ghosts 2019Cartwright★ 7.9
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After Life 2019Matt★ 7.9
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Women on the Verge 2018Daniel★ 6
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Quacks 2017John Sutton★ 7.4
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Dan★ 6.1
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Anthony 2014Anthony★ 4
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W1A 2014Dan Shepherd★ 7.8
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The Wrong Mans 2013Noel★ 7.3
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Plebs 2013Aurelius★ 7.3
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Derek 2013Autograph Expert★ 7.5
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Games On: Tent 2012Paul★ NR
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The Boot Sale 2010The Hunk★ 8
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Dark Relic 2010Robert★ 3.4
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Brave Young Men 2009Jamie Husband★ 2
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Cowards 2009★ 7
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Herb McGwyer★ 6
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Jam and Jerusalem 2006Kira's Dad★ 7
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Hyperdrive 2006Lallakkiss★ 6.5
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Self★ 7